Marsh at Sand Creek Country Club

Sand Creek Country Club's Marsh Course occupies a distinctive landscape in northwest Indiana, where the terrain reflects the wetland and prairie character common to the region's glacial geography. Ken Killian and Dick Nugent, both Chicago-area architects known for their work across the Midwest, designed the course to work with rather than against the natural hydrology of the site. The routing incorporates native marsh areas and water features that define playing corridors and create strategic interest on approach shots.

The design emphasizes position off the tee, as players must navigate around or over wetland areas that frame many holes. Killian and Nugent's approach typically favored playability for members while maintaining enough challenge to reward thoughtful course management. The Marsh Course reflects this philosophy, offering multiple tee options and strategic choices that accommodate different skill levels without sacrificing the integrity of the design.

Sand Creek Country Club serves the Chesterton community in Porter County, situated between the Indiana Dunes National Park to the north and the agricultural lands to the south. The club maintains a family-oriented membership culture typical of regional country clubs in smaller Midwestern cities. The Marsh Course provides a contrast to more traditional parkland layouts, with its open vistas and naturalized wetland areas creating a different visual and strategic experience than heavily tree-lined courses common elsewhere in Indiana.