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Otter Creek Golf Club Course

Otter Creek Golf Club

Columbus, IN, USA
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27 holesPar 10810,804 yds37.8/137

About this course

Otter Creek Golf Club's East Course represents a collaborative design effort spanning multiple generations of golf architecture. Robert Trent Jones Sr. laid out the original course in the 1960s, bringing his signature strategic design philosophy to the rolling terrain of southern Indiana. His son Rees Jones later contributed refinements to the layout, while Greg Muirhead has been involved in subsequent updates and modifications that have kept the course current with modern playing standards. The course occupies gently rolling farmland characteristic of the Columbus area, with mature tree-lined fairways and water features that come into play on several holes. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes, creating variety in shot requirements and visual interest throughout the round. Jones Sr.'s design principles remain evident in the strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward thoughtful course management over pure distance. Columbus, located about 45 miles south of Indianapolis, has a notable architectural heritage beyond golf, and Otter Creek serves as a recreational centerpiece for the community. The course offers a traditional parkland experience with the kind of strategic design elements that defined American golf architecture in the mid-to-late twentieth century. The involvement of multiple architects across different eras has resulted in a layout that balances classic design concepts with contemporary playability, providing a test suitable for a range of skill levels while maintaining the strategic integrity of the original Jones design.

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.

2295

Best in World

2077

Best in USA

37

Best in IN

Quick facts

Location
Columbus, IN, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1995
Holes
27
Par
108
Length
10,804 yards
Difficulty
37.8/137
Course Vaults score
7.3

Getting there

Most visitors to Otter Creek Golf Club arrive through Indianapolis International Airport, roughly an hour's drive south along Interstate 65 through the gently rolling farmland of central Indiana. The exit into Columbus marks a transition from rural highway into a town renowned for its modernist architecture, and the club itself lies just minutes east of the city center, tucked into wooded terrain along the banks of its namesake creek. The approach is understated and quintessentially Midwestern - no grand gates or sweeping vistas, just a quiet turn off the main road into a landscape that feels both secluded and surprisingly close to town, where the hum of everyday life gives way to the stillness of mature hardwoods and water.

FAQ

Common questions about Otter Creek Golf Club

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

Otter Creek Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 44 logged golfers.

Otter Creek Golf Club was designed by Rees Jones, Robert Trent Jones Sr., and Greg Muirhead.

Yes. Otter Creek Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Otter Creek Golf Club is 108.

Otter Creek Golf Club plays 10,804 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Otter Creek Golf Club is 137.

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