
Timbergate Course
Timbergate Golf Club




About this course
Timbergate Golf Club sits in Edinburgh, Indiana, a small town roughly forty miles south of Indianapolis in the rolling terrain of Johnson County. The course was designed by Clyde Johnston in collaboration with professional golfer Fuzzy Zoeller, who won the 1979 Masters and 1984 U.S. Open. Johnston, a North Carolina-based architect, has built courses primarily across the Midwest and Southeast, often working with modest budgets to create playable layouts for daily-fee and semi-private facilities. Zoeller's involvement brought a player's perspective to the design process, though Johnston handled the technical routing and construction details. The course occupies land that transitions between open farmland and wooded corridors, typical of south-central Indiana's agricultural landscape. The routing incorporates natural elevation changes and mature trees that frame fairways and define strategic options from the tee. Water features appear on several holes, adding both visual interest and hazard considerations. The design emphasizes accessibility for recreational golfers while providing enough length and challenge from the back tees to test better players. Timbergate operates as a public facility serving both local members and visiting golfers. The club offers standard amenities including a clubhouse with dining and event space. The course reflects the practical design philosophy common to many Johnston projects: straightforward hole concepts, manageable maintenance requirements, and routing that balances challenge with playability for a broad range of skill levels.
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
- Edinburgh, IN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1999
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Clyde Johnston, Fuzzy Zoeller
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,965 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.3/130
- Course Vaults score
- 6.4
Getting there
# Getting There
Timbergate Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside southeast of Indianapolis, accessible via Indianapolis International Airport (IND), approximately ninety minutes' drive to the northeast through Indiana's pastoral landscape. The route transitions from the urban periphery into gently undulating terrain dotted with farmland and tree-lined country roads, a gradual shift that signals entry into the club's quiet, secluded setting near Edinburgh. Private aviation options are available through nearby regional facilities, though the drive from IND remains the most direct passage for most visitors. The final miles wind through wooded approaches that frame Timbergate's manicured grounds, offering a serene arrival befitting a club designed to blend seamlessly into its natural Hoosier setting.

FAQ
Common questions about Timbergate
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Timbergate has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.
Timbergate was designed by Clyde Johnston and Fuzzy Zoeller.
Yes. Timbergate is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Timbergate is 72.
Timbergate plays 6,965 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Timbergate is 130.



