
Chestnut Hills Course
Chestnut Hills Golf Club



About this course
Chestnut Hills Golf Club sits in the rolling terrain of northeast Indiana, just outside Fort Wayne. The course opened in 1962 and was designed by William Diddel, a regional architect whose work appears across the Midwest. Diddel routed the layout over gently undulating land typical of the glaciated plains of this part of Indiana, incorporating mature hardwood trees—including the chestnuts that give the club its name—into the playing corridors and using natural elevation changes to create visual interest and strategic variety. The course measures around 6,800 yards from the back tees and features tree-lined fairways that demand accuracy off the tee. Water comes into play on several holes, and the greens are moderately sized with subtle contours that reward local knowledge. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural topography, with holes playing across gentle ridges and through wooded sections that provide a parkland character distinct from the flatter agricultural landscape of the surrounding region. Chestnut Hills functions as a traditional private club serving the Fort Wayne community. The membership includes local families and business professionals, and the club maintains facilities for both golf and social activities. The course hosts regular member competitions and has served as a venue for regional amateur events over the decades, contributing to the competitive golf scene in northeast Indiana.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in IN
Quick facts
- Location
- Fort Wayne, IN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1995
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,012 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.8/133
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
The journey to Chestnut Hills Golf Club begins at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), a straightforward thirty-minute drive southwest through the rolling terrain of northeastern Indiana's lake country. The route traces quiet county roads that wind past farmland and wooded parcels, gradually narrowing as you approach the club's secluded grounds on the outskirts of the city. For those arriving by private aircraft, Fort Wayne's general aviation facilities offer convenient access without the formality of a major hub. The final miles unfold through a landscape of mature hardwoods and manicured grounds, delivering you to a club that embodies the understated elegance of the American heartland.

FAQ
Common questions about Chestnut Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Chestnut Hills has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 9 logged golfers.
Yes. Chestnut Hills is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Chestnut Hills is 72.
Chestnut Hills plays 7,012 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Chestnut Hills is 133.
Chestnut Hills is a 18-hole course.



