The Links Golf Club

The Links Golf Club sits in New Palestine, a small town east of Indianapolis in central Indiana. Designed by Charles Maddox, the course occupies gently rolling farmland characteristic of the region, where the terrain provides modest elevation changes and open vistas across the property. The layout reflects a straightforward approach to golf course architecture, routing holes through a landscape that transitions between open corridors and areas framed by mature trees. The course name suggests a links-inspired design philosophy, though the inland Indiana setting naturally differs from coastal linksland. Maddox likely incorporated elements such as wide fairways, strategic bunkering, and an emphasis on ground game options where the property allowed. The relatively flat to gently undulating topography typical of this part of Indiana would have influenced the routing and green complexes, with design interest coming from hazard placement and green contours rather than dramatic elevation change. The Links serves the New Palestine community and the broader Indianapolis eastern suburbs as an accessible daily-fee or semi-private facility. Courses in this region typically cater to a range of golfers, from local residents to visitors traveling through central Indiana. The setting offers a quiet, rural atmosphere removed from urban density, with the course integrated into the agricultural and residential patterns common to Hancock County.