The Trophy Club

The Trophy Club in Lebanon, Indiana, opened in 1997 as a daily-fee facility designed by Tim Liddy, a regional architect known for his work across the Midwest. The course sits in the rolling farmland north of Indianapolis, where the relatively flat central Indiana terrain has been shaped to create strategic interest through earthwork, water features, and bunkering. Liddy's routing takes advantage of the property's natural drainage patterns and incorporates several ponds and wetland areas that come into play on multiple holes. The layout presents a straightforward test of golf with a mix of risk-reward opportunities and forced carries over water. The design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge for competitive golfers. Several holes feature elevated greens and tee boxes that provide views across the surrounding agricultural landscape. The bunkering style is traditional, with sand hazards positioned to penalize wayward drives and protect green complexes. The Trophy Club operates as an accessible public course serving the Lebanon community and golfers from the greater Indianapolis area. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse with dining options typical of daily-fee operations in the region. The course has hosted local amateur events and qualifiers over the years, contributing to competitive golf in central Indiana. Its conditioning and maintenance standards reflect the expectations of a mid-market public facility in the Midwest golf scene.