Coyote Crossing Golf Course

Coyote Crossing opened in 2000 as a daily-fee facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, designed by Hale Irwin, the three-time U.S. Open champion who transitioned to course architecture after his playing career. The course occupies rolling farmland near Purdue University and reflects Irwin's preference for strategic design that rewards accuracy and course management over pure length. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes uncommon in much of the surrounding Indiana landscape, and the property includes wooded areas, open meadows, and several water features that come into play on multiple holes. The layout presents a variety of hole types and asks players to shape shots around doglegs and navigate well-placed hazards. Bunkers are positioned to challenge both tee shots and approaches, and the greens feature enough contour to make putting a meaningful part of scoring. The course serves both the local community and visitors to the Lafayette area, including Purdue alumni and families, and it has hosted regional amateur events and collegiate competitions over the years. Coyote Crossing operates as a public course with a relaxed, accessible atmosphere typical of Midwestern daily-fee golf. The facility includes a practice range and a clubhouse with casual dining options. The course provides a solid test for better players while remaining playable for higher handicappers from the appropriate tees, fitting Irwin's stated design philosophy of creating courses that accommodate a range of skill levels without sacrificing strategic interest.