
Pleasant Run Course
Pleasant Run Golf Course





About this course
Pleasant Run Golf Course operates as a municipal facility on the northeast side of Indianapolis, serving the city's public golf community since the mid-twentieth century. The course occupies relatively flat terrain characteristic of central Indiana, with mature tree-lined fairways that define playing corridors and provide the primary strategic challenge. Several holes incorporate water features, and the layout makes use of the property's natural drainage patterns that give the course its name. The design reflects the straightforward, accessible approach common to American municipal courses from its era, emphasizing playability for golfers of varying abilities while maintaining enough length and hazard placement to test more accomplished players. Greens are typically modest in size with gentle contours, and the bunkering scheme focuses on protecting approaches rather than creating dramatic visual features. The tree canopy becomes particularly significant in shaping shot values, rewarding accuracy off the tee and requiring course management on several dogleg holes. As a city-owned facility, Pleasant Run serves a diverse membership base and welcomes daily-fee play, functioning as an important recreational resource for Indianapolis residents. The course maintains a casual, welcoming atmosphere typical of municipal golf, with a clubhouse offering basic amenities and food service. Its location within the city limits makes it a convenient option for urban golfers seeking an affordable round without extensive travel.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in IN
Quick facts
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1922
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,910 yards
- Difficulty
- 68/122
- Course Vaults score
- 6.5
Getting there
Pleasant Run Golf Course sits just minutes from downtown Indianapolis, accessible via Indianapolis International Airport (IND), which welcomes direct flights from major hubs across North America and serves as the primary gateway for visitors to the region. The drive from IND to the course typically takes twenty to thirty minutes, threading through the urban landscape before opening into the verdant corridors of Indianapolis's east side, where tree-lined residential neighborhoods give way to the manicured grounds of this cherished local institution. For those piloting private aircraft, Indianapolis Executive Airport (MDS) offers a closer alternative, situated mere minutes from the course and providing the discretion and convenience that discerning travelers prefer. The final approach to Pleasant Run unfolds along quiet suburban roads, arriving at a course that has anchored the Indianapolis golfing community for generations - a destination defined not by remote seclusion, but by the genuine warmth of a club woven into the fabric of its city.

FAQ
Common questions about Pleasant Run
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Pleasant Run has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 15 logged golfers.
Yes. Pleasant Run is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Pleasant Run is 71.
Pleasant Run plays 5,910 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Pleasant Run is 122.
Pleasant Run is a 18-hole course.



