
Indian Creek Course
Indian Creek Country Club


About this course
Indian Creek is a sanctuary of manicured fairways and closely-guarded privacy, a testament to golf's capacity to exist as both sporting challenge and social refuge. Set along Biscayne Bay, just north of South Beach, the course occupies its own island, accessible only by bridge, immediately establishing an aura of exclusivity. Originally designed by William Flynn during golf's Golden Age, Indian Creek presents a classic parkland layout with subtly contoured greens and fairways framed by mature trees, offering a strategic test rather than brute length. The course favors shot-makers who can navigate the doglegs and position their approaches to attack well-defended pin placements. Members favor to play fast, and bets run high at this club. The back nine is known to be the most scenic and difficult, with water coming into play on several holes. While Indian Creek has not hosted major professional championships, its understated prestige has made it a coveted destination for discerning golfers and luminaries seeking respite from the South Florida bustle. The membership roster reads like a who’s who of industry titans and celebrities, lending the club an air of quiet power and understated elegance. It's understood that new members are encouraged to support charities of the islands choosing. Beyond the golf, Indian Creek is renowned for its culinary offerings, with the club's seafood dishes being a particular highlight. The island's singular setting and discerning clientele combine to create an atmosphere that is uniquely Indian Creek, where golf is not just a game, but a lifestyle.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in FL
Quick facts
- Location
- Indian Creek Village, FL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1926
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- William S. Flynn
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,662 yards
- Difficulty
- 71/131
- Course Vaults score
- 8.3
Getting there
Most arrivals to Indian Creek Country Club begin at Miami International Airport, a twenty-minute drive north across Biscayne Bay. For members arriving by private jet, Opa-locka Executive Airport and Miami-Opa Locka Executive provide discreet access just inland, while many choose to arrive directly by yacht or helicopter to this singular 300-acre island enclave. The approach is deliberately understated - a guarded causeway crossing turquoise water, a quiet turn past manicured estates, and arrival at one of the most exclusive and fiercely private clubs in the world, where the golf course wraps around the entire perimeter of Indian Creek Village like a emerald moat.

FAQ
Common questions about Indian Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Indian Creek has a Course Vaults score of 8.3 out of 10 based on 18 logged golfers.
Indian Creek was designed by William S. Flynn.
Indian Creek is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Indian Creek is 72.
Indian Creek plays 6,662 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Indian Creek is 131.



