Golf Guide: South Bend – IN

Rich in tradition. Rich in history. As you look out at the meandering banks of the St. Joseph River, close your eyes and you can almost imagine the fur traders and Native American people who first inhabited this community more than 175 years ago and the visionaries and entrepreneurs who later left their mark on the very fabric of this community, located in northern Indiana.

A golden glow illuminates here. The University of Notre Dame, famous for its storied football program and the mystique of its 1,250-acre campus, anchors this community.

Soon however, you’ll discover there is a whole lot more to this community! World-class attractions, culture and arts, eclectic dining, sports and recreation. Plan your next meeting, sporting event, reunion or getaway right here. Big city amenities. Small town charm. Great places to eat, sleep, shop and explore.

South Bend features 20+ courses in the area.  Just three miles from the heart of town is the Robin Hood Golf Course wich geatures 3, 041 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35.  This course opened in 1954.

Erskine Park Golf Course is an 18 hole course featuring 6,098 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 70.  The course rating is 68.5 an is has a slope rating of 120.  This course opened in 1925.

Studebaker Golf Course opened in 1919 and is a 9 hole course.  It features 1,898 yards of gold from the longest tees for a par 29.

Bowlers Golf Course is another 9 hole course for your enjoyment.  This course was opened in 1963 with 1,886 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 31.

Morris Park Golf Course is an 18 hole regulation length course that is a Private Non-Equity course with a par 70/6,549 yard bent grass course.

South Bend Golf Course is another 18 hole, regulation length Private Equity course.  Par 71/6,476 yards.

Blackthron Golf Course features 7,105 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par 72.  It is a Bent grass course opened in 1994.

Elbel Park Course is an 18 hole regulation length course, municipal, with a par 72/6,700 yards.

You could go to the Notre Dane Golf Course and shoot this 9 hole which features 3,211 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35.  This course was built in 1929.

There are other courses within a close range of South Bend for you to enjoy so come on over and enjoy the beauty and the hospitality of the community.

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