This small town packs a mighty big punch, because on top of being the hometown of basketball legend Larry Bird, this is a must-see trip for any golf enthusiast. Before you arrive at this Midwestern gem, here’s 3 key things to know for your trip:
Play with the resort’s female head pro.
If you’re thinking about a girlfriends’ golf getaway, this is the experience that takes things to the next level.
The resort’s “A Day on the Links with Lori” package includes one hour of instruction and nine holes on the course with Lori Atsedes — former LPGA professional, “The Big Break” show contestant, and current head professional at The Donald Ross Course at French Lick. Even if Ross’ radically contoured greens trip you up, Lori is guaranteed to keep you laughing and loving life on the course. It’s the perfect way to experience French Lick Resort’s award-winning courses, and rub elbows with one of the most magnetic personalities of the women’s game.
Unwind on the new short course.
If you’ve never had the short course experience before, this will be some of the most fun you’ve ever had playing golf.
The resort’s brand-new Sand Creek Course at French Lick Resort is set to open in fall 2024, providing a completely new way to enjoy the game. Holes on this short course range between 35 and 90 yards, and you’ll be able to play nine holes in about 75 minutes. Piped-in music on course and a nearby food truck make for a laid-back atmosphere. Oh, and don’t forget to bring your pickleball gear for a game on the courts right next to Sand Creek.
Play Indiana’s #1 and #2 rated courses
Did you know this is the only golf destination to feature courses by Donald Ross and Pete Dye together at the same property?
While the Ross Course maintains nearly all the classic elements of its original design from 1917, Pete Dye’s modern masterpiece is nothing short of breathtaking. Built on a dramatic elevation point, this jaw-dropper features 40-mile panoramic views and plays 8,100 yards from the tips. A challenge, certainly, though Pete’s wife Alice had an influence on the course design and ensured the layout is friendly for women who love the game, too.
French Lick’s Dye and Ross courses have been named #1 and #2 in Indiana for 14 consecutive years in Golfweek’s “Best You Can Play” rankings. And if you don’t have time to play these courses in 2024, no worries. Bookings are already being accepted for 2025 at this golfer’s paradise.
Book a golf experience today: frenchlick.com/golf
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