
Indian Hills Course
Indian Hills Country Club





About this course
Indian Hills Country Club sits in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where it has served as a private club since the early 20th century. The original course was designed by William Langford, a Chicago-based architect known for his work throughout the Midwest during the 1920s and 1930s. Langford's designs typically emphasized strategic bunkering and greens that rewarded thoughtful approach play, characteristics that often reflected the influence of his partnership with Theodore Moreau. The course has undergone significant renovations over the decades to modernize its infrastructure and adapt to evolving standards of play. Bob Cupp, a prominent architect who worked extensively on course redesigns during the latter part of the 20th century, contributed updates that likely addressed length, conditioning, and hazard placement. More recently, David Johnson has been involved in further refinements, continuing the evolution of the layout while respecting the property's established character. The routing takes advantage of the rolling terrain common to south-central Kentucky, where elevation changes and natural contours provide variety in shot-making demands. As a private club in a mid-sized Southern city, Indian Hills serves as a social and recreational hub for its membership, hosting club championships and regional amateur events. The course reflects the tradition of American country club golf, where successive generations of architects have layered their contributions onto an original design framework that dates back nearly a century.
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 KY
Quick facts
- Location
- Bowling Green, KY, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1956
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- William Langford, Bob Cupp, David Johnson
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,676 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.8/131
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
The journey to Indian Hills Country Club begins at Nashville International Airport (BNA), approximately ninety minutes south of Bowling Green, or alternatively at Louisville International (SDF), roughly an hour to the north - both gateways offering straightforward access to south-central Kentucky. The drive from Nashville traces a gentle northward arc through rolling bluegrass country, while the Louisville route descends through pastoral farmland dotted with white-rail fencing and thoroughbred estates. As you approach Bowling Green, the landscape softens into the verdant terrain surrounding Warren County, and the final miles wind through tree-lined approaches that signal arrival at Indian Hills Country Club, a sanctuary of refined golf and Southern hospitality nestled in the heart of Kentucky's most storied equestrian region.

FAQ
Common questions about Indian Hills
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Indian Hills has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Indian Hills was designed by William Langford, Bob Cupp, and David Johnson.
Indian Hills is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Indian Hills is 71.
Indian Hills plays 6,676 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Indian Hills is 131.



