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Maple Creek Course

Maple Creek Country Club

Indianapolis, IN, USA
Joe Schaffer
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Bryan Tweed
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+7
18 holesPar 726,623 yds72.7/141

About this course

Maple Creek Country Club, nestled in the east side of Indianapolis, is a testament to enduring Midwestern golf tradition, where understated excellence defines the experience. A haven from the city's bustle, its rolling landscape feels a world apart. Originally designed in the late 1960s, the course exhibits a parkland style, characterized by mature trees lining gently undulating fairways. Bunkers are strategically placed to punish errant shots, and subtle elevation changes add both visual interest and strategic complexity. The course plays fair but rewards thoughtful approaches and a deft touch around the greens. Its subtle challenges are often masked by the peaceful setting. While Maple Creek hasn't hosted major championships, its legacy resides in a strong and active membership drawn from the local community. The club is renowned locally for its convivial atmosphere and dedication to the amateur game. This is further supported by a food and beverage selection that has grown the club's reputation through the years, where its selection of locally sources fish has been the source of numerous bets on the course. Maple Creek's charm comes from its dedication to fostering the spirit of the game and its place as a quiet refuge for its members.

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.

3762

Best in World

3519

Best in USA

60

Best in IN

Quick facts

Location
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1961
Holes
18
Designer
Pete Dye
Par
72
Length
6,623 yards
Difficulty
72.7/141
Course Vaults score
6.1

Getting there

Most arrivals to Maple Creek Country Club begin at Indianapolis International Airport, a clean and efficient gateway just twenty minutes southwest of the city center. From there, the drive northeast traces the gentle arc of the city's suburban expansion - past tree-lined boulevards and quiet residential enclaves - before slipping into the established neighborhoods of Indianapolis's northeast side, where Maple Creek has held quiet court since 1956. The approach is understated, befitting a club that has long prized discretion over fanfare, with the final turn revealing manicured grounds that feel worlds removed from the interstate hum you left behind less than half an hour prior.

FAQ

Common questions about Maple Creek

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Maple Creek has a Course Vaults score of 6.1 out of 10 based on 12 logged golfers.

Maple Creek was designed by Pete Dye.

Yes. Maple Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Maple Creek is 72.

Maple Creek plays 6,623 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Maple Creek is 141.

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