
East Course
Knollwood Country Club

About this course
Knollwood Country Club's East Course is located in Granger, a suburban community in northern Indiana near South Bend. Designed by Ernie Schrock, a regional architect active in the Midwest during the mid-to-late twentieth century, the course reflects the practical design sensibilities common to private clubs in this area during that era. The layout serves a membership-focused club where golf is part of a broader family and social experience typical of suburban country clubs in the region. The course occupies relatively gentle terrain characteristic of northern Indiana, where glacial activity created modest rolling topography interspersed with natural drainage corridors. The routing likely incorporates mature tree-lined fairways and strategic bunkering that rewards accurate play over distance. Schrock's designs generally emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to engage accomplished players, a balance appropriate for a private club setting. Knollwood operates as a traditional country club with facilities that extend beyond golf to include dining and social amenities. The presence of multiple nines or courses at the property—indicated by the "East" designation—suggests the club has evolved to accommodate a substantial membership. The course serves as a regular venue for member competitions and likely hosts regional amateur events, fitting its role within Indiana's golf community. The northern Indiana location places it within a golf corridor that includes South Bend and nearby communities where country club golf has deep roots in local recreational culture.
Quick facts
- Location
- Granger, IN, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1976
- Designer
- Ernie Schrock
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,945 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.3/131
Getting there
Knollwood Country Club sits just south of South Bend, accessible via South Bend Regional Airport (SBN), a straightforward ninety-minute drive from Chicago's O'Hare (ORD) for those routing through the Midwest's primary hub. The final approach winds through the rolling farmland and residential corridors of northern Indiana, a landscape that shifts from interstate efficiency to tree-lined country roads as you draw near Granger. Private aviation finds its closest convenience at South Bend Regional, which accommodates business jets and offers a discrete alternative to commercial terminals. The club's arrival marks the transition from the broader Michiana region into an enclave of manicured grounds and championship golf, where the understated elegance of the clubhouse emerges amid mature oaks and maples - a quiet sanctuary removed from the bustle of the interstate corridor.

FAQ
Common questions about East at Knollwood Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
East was designed by Ernie Schrock.
East at Knollwood Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at East is 72.
East plays 6,945 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at East is 131.
East is a 18-hole course.




