EAGLE CREEK GOLF CLUB - SYCAMORE COURSE (317-297-3366)
Indiana Golf Course Review 9/24/06
Eagle Creek Golf Club is a 36-hole facility with designs provided by legendary architects Pete Dye and Tim Liddy. The Pines Course is a 6976 par 72 layout, while the Sycamore measures 6646 yards and plays to a par 71 with a top slope of 137. Located adjacent to one of the largest metropolitan parks in the country and just a short distance from downtown Indianapolis, the topography incorporates a rolling terrain with woods and water hazards that provide a natural habitat for deer, otters, beavers and other native wildlife.
As the official course for the Indianapolis Colts, Eagle Creek provides three sets of tees on each layout, and prides itself on being recognized as a women and youth-friendly golf facility. Rated 3 1/2 stars by Golf Digest Places to Play, both courses present wonderful walking layouts, with tee boxes located short distances from the green complexes. Dye's signature railroad tie sand bunkers are included in both layouts. On property is a relatively new Conference Center and Banquet Room which can seat up to 240 people. The clubhouse features a pro shop plus restaurant/lounge, and practice facilities include over 2 acres of grass tee areas with13 hitting mats open year round, and with seasonal lighting for night practice during peak season. The Golf Academy is run by two-time Indiana Senior Player of the year Steve Jones.
On course 150 yard stakes are located on the fairways on all par fours and fives, and sprinkler heads are measured to the center of the green. Pin placement information is provided for on each scorecard. An appreciated amenity in the form of weather covers is standard on all golf carts.
SYCAMORE COURSE
The Sycamore Course has three sets of tee boxes that play to distances and slopes measuring 6646 yards/137 slope, 6033 yards/129 slope and 4816 yards with a slope of 125 from the forward tees. As the slope ratings indicate, golfers will find a fair challenge from whichever tee they choose.
The fairways present a nice mix of tree lined and open rolling fairways, some with significant elevation changes. The green complexes are medium is size and mild in undulation, but generally slope from back to front or from side to side. Collection areas and swales can be found greenside, but there is often ample room for recoveries. The finishing holes are quite strong , as the 17th presents a gorgeous view of the valley, and the 18th demands an approach that reaches a green flanked by a winding creek.
Though shorter, the Sycamore layout is the more challenging of the two courses on property. With many creek crossings, golfers will find quite a few approaches over water hazards. A good mid iron and short game is necessary to score well on the Sycamore. For more info, visit our page for the course, with direct link to their website by clicking here.
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