West/East at Old Oakland Golf Club
Indianapolis, Indiana
About This Course
West/East at Old Oakland Golf Club, Indianapolis, Indiana: A Challenging and Enjoyable Golfing Experience
Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, the West/East course at Old Oakland Golf Club offers a challenging and enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. Designed by Charles & William Maddox in 1964 and later renovated by Ron Kern in 2017, this private club features 18 holes with a par of 72. With a length of 7004 yards from the back tees and a slope rating of 135, the course provides ample opportunities to test your skills. The layout showcases diverse hole designs that will keep you engaged throughout your round. From long fairways to strategic bunkering, there is something here to challenge every golfer's game. Amenities such as a driving range, pitching/chipping area, and putting green are available for practice sessions before or after your round. Whether you are an experienced player looking for a new challenge or just starting out on your golf journey, West/East at Old Oakland Golf Club has something to offer everyone.
Player Reviews: A Mixed Bag of Opinions
The player reviews for West/East at Old Oakland Golf Club in Indianapolis, Indiana are generally positive, but there are some areas where the course could improve. One reviewer describes the course as having "doglegs everywhere" and mentions that if you enjoy dogleg holes, this is the course for you. The layout of the course receives mixed reviews, with some finding it average while others appreciate its character on the par 5's.
In terms of conditions, one reviewer notes that the course could have used a tighter mow on some tees but praises the super firm and fast greens. They also mention that the sand was excellent to play from. Staff friendliness receives high marks as several reviewers describe them as "excellent". Overall, players recommend bringing your A-game due to tight out-of-bounds areas, woods, water hazards, and other challenges if you happen to spray shots.
While no specific quotes were available regarding amenities or pace of play, based on overall ratings and comments received about value and difficulty being rated average/moderate respectively suggests these aspects are satisfactory without standing out positively or negatively.
The Links Cards' Thoughts on Value: A Solid Choice for Golfers Seeking Enjoyment
West/East at Old Oakland Golf Club in Indianapolis, Indiana offers a solid value for golfers looking for an enjoyable round. This private course, designed by Charles & William Maddox and Ron Kern, has been around since 1964. According to player reviews, the course features "doglegs everywhere," making it a great choice for those who enjoy challenging dogleg holes. The layout of the course receives mixed reviews, with some finding it average while others appreciate its character on the par 5's.
In terms of conditions, reviewers note that while some tees could have used a tighter mow, the super firm and fast greens are excellent to putt on. The sand is also praised as being top-notch. Staff friendliness receives high marks with multiple reviewers describing them as "excellent." However, no specific comments were available regarding amenities or pace of play.
Overall, the player reviews suggest that West/East at Old Oakland Golf Club provides an enjoyable golfing experience with challenging holes surrounded by mature trees. It may benefit from improvements in certain areas such as tee conditions but still offers good value overall.
Scorecard
| Tees | Yardage | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,004 | 72 | 74.7 | 135 |
| Black/Silver | 6,778 | 72 | 73.6 | 134 |
| Silver | 6,686 | 72 | 73.2 | 132 |
| Silver/White | 6,457 | 72 | 72 | 130 |
| White | 6,310 | 72 | 71.2 | 129 |