Nowhere else in the world can you play courses designed by Pete Dye and Donald Ross together at one resort. The rolling hills of southern Indiana provide a beautiful yet challenging experience with two championship courses, plus the 9-hole Valley Links Course.
Rates & PackagesSketched on a napkin and carved into history by Hall of Fame architect Pete Dye, this course hosted the Senior PGA Championship in 2015. Senior PGA champion Colin Montgomerie called it "one of the iconic courses" in America and one that golfers all over the world will want to play. This championship golf course on one of Indiana's most dramatic elevation points has narrow, immaculate fairways and rugged, intense terrain. The Pete Dye Course has gained national acclaim for its 40-mile panoramic views of the southern Indiana countryside, three man-made lakes, "volcano" bunkers and a variety of elevation changes. A robust 8,100 yards from the professional tees punctuate Dye's signature sting from vista to vista.
USGA RatingsCourse FlyoverThe golf shop at The Pete Dye Course carries the finest in men's and women's golf apparel, headwear and accessories. Check out selections from Peter Millar, johnnie-O and other popular brands. The Pete Dye golf shop also carries PRG accessories as well as club covers with the famous Pete Dye Course sketch on a napkin.
Contact The Pete Dye Golf Shop: (812) 936-8062
Built in 1928, The Mansion at The Pete Dye Course captures the essence of the Roaring Twenties. The mansion was built by Thomas Taggart, the former owner of French Lick Springs Hotel, for his son Thomas D. Taggart and his family.
Savor a sandwich and cocktail while overlooking the breathtaking course carved into the hills of southern Indiana by legendary course designer Pete Dye. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. Exclusively for golfers with a tee time at The Pete Dye Course.
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Or relax and let us get you to the course! French Lick Resort shuttles run from both hotels to the three golf courses, casino, stables and all around the property.
MapGolf was an important part of the history of both French Lick Springs and West Baden Springs Hotels. When the two historic hotels joined to form French Lick Resort, it was obvious golf would continue to play an integral role in the success of the property.
The Cook Group, owners of the resort since 2005, set out to establish a historical and a world-class golf destination. To do this, an expansion of the existing golf operation was a must. After considering several well-known golf course architects, they decided Indiana's own legend, Pete Dye, was the designer for the job. Considered by many as the world's top modern-day architect, Dye walked the proposed Mt. Airie site and concluded there was no way to build a golf course on that land. The slopes were too severe and the terrain too rugged. Thankfully, he changed his mind — and the rest is sketched on a napkin and carved into history.
Discover all the challenges and opportunities Dye experienced while he built his course on one of Indiana's most dramatic elevation points, and hear him explain why this course is special and memorable for those who play it.
The Donald Ross Course allows golfers to step back in time and experience the game the way it was meant to be played. Built in 1917, this award-winning course designed by renowned architect Donald Ross maintains nearly all the classic elements of its original design. Among the trademark Ross features are 80 deep-faced bunkers that can challenge even the expert. The severely undulating greens were, and still are, some of the most radically shaped and contoured in golf. A 2006 restoration ensured the integrity of this classic layout remained intact. This par-70 course has been rated the No. 2 public course in Indiana by Golfweek every year since 2011. The course will close for the season Sunday, November 26.
USGA RatingsCourse FlyoverThe golf shop at The Donald Ross Course at French Lick is located at Hagen’s Club House and carries the finest in name-brand golf apparel and equipment. Find men’s apparel from William Murray, Straight Down, Puma and FootJoy. Hagen's golf shop also carries a full line of apparel from preferred brands in women's golf.
Contact The Donald Ross Golf Shop: (812) 936-5523
Enjoy clubhouse dining with a panoramic view of the spectacular Donald Ross Course at French Lick. Hagen’s features a diverse menu including steaks, seafood, salads, burgers, and of course, Hagen's signature BBQ ribs. The restaurant is named for legendary golfer Walter Hagen, who won the 1924 PGA Championship at this course.
From French Lick Springs Hotel Main Entrance
From West Baden Springs Hotel Main Entrance
Or relax and let us get you to the course! French Lick Resort shuttles run from both hotels to the three golf courses, casino, stables and all around the property.
MapIt was 1917 when golfers played with hickory sticks, Bobby Jones was a young amateur in the sport, and renowned designer Donald Ross had created a stunning new course in Indiana.
"The Hill Course," as it was originally known, was designed by Donald James Ross in 1917. Just seven years later in 1924, the course hosted the PGA Championship won by Walter Hagen. He beat Englishman James Barnes on the 36th and final hole of the two-round t
