The Pfau Course Ranked 13th-Best Value in the Country by GOLF Magazine
8/12/2021 3:00:00 PM | Men's Golf, Women's Golf
Bloomington, Indiana – Looking for a good value? According to GOLF Magazine, they don't get much better than The Pfau Course at Indiana University.
Indiana University's new home golf course was ranked No. 13 on GOLF'S Top 100 Value Courses in the United States list, which was released earlier this week. To be considered for GOLF Magazine's list, standard green fees need to be $150 or less. The Pfau Course at Indiana University is significantly below that threshold, with general public rates ranging from $80-$95, and IU student rates start as low as $25.
The Pfau Course was one of only two Big Ten courses to make the list, along with the University of Wisconsin's University Ridge at No. 83.
In its write-up on The Pfau Course, GOLF Magazine noted its affordability, playability, and ability to challenge the elite golfers.
"A bright spot for Midwest golfers last year came in the form of this course opening on IU's Bloomington campus. Rave reviews quickly followed for a design that features tree-lined fairways on the more secluded front side and a wide-open feel on the back. Named for a major donor to the project, the course can extend to a meaty 7,908 yards (leave that for the college team!), but every green, save the 18th, accepts run-up shots. There are nearly 150 bunkers — the sharp dogleg-right 14th, the shortest par-4 on the course, has 10 alone on the right side of fairway — but architect Steve Smyers gives you a respite on the sand-free par-4 5th and 6th."
This is just the latest accolade for The Pfau Course at Indiana University, which has been open since the spring of 2020. Golf Week ranks it as the fourth-best college campus golf course in the country; Golf Digest ranked it as the third-best new golf course in the country in 2020; and GOLF Magazine ranked it as the 85th best course that you can play in 2021.
Indiana University's new home golf course was ranked No. 13 on GOLF'S Top 100 Value Courses in the United States list, which was released earlier this week. To be considered for GOLF Magazine's list, standard green fees need to be $150 or less. The Pfau Course at Indiana University is significantly below that threshold, with general public rates ranging from $80-$95, and IU student rates start as low as $25.
The Pfau Course was one of only two Big Ten courses to make the list, along with the University of Wisconsin's University Ridge at No. 83.
In its write-up on The Pfau Course, GOLF Magazine noted its affordability, playability, and ability to challenge the elite golfers.
"A bright spot for Midwest golfers last year came in the form of this course opening on IU's Bloomington campus. Rave reviews quickly followed for a design that features tree-lined fairways on the more secluded front side and a wide-open feel on the back. Named for a major donor to the project, the course can extend to a meaty 7,908 yards (leave that for the college team!), but every green, save the 18th, accepts run-up shots. There are nearly 150 bunkers — the sharp dogleg-right 14th, the shortest par-4 on the course, has 10 alone on the right side of fairway — but architect Steve Smyers gives you a respite on the sand-free par-4 5th and 6th."
This is just the latest accolade for The Pfau Course at Indiana University, which has been open since the spring of 2020. Golf Week ranks it as the fourth-best college campus golf course in the country; Golf Digest ranked it as the third-best new golf course in the country in 2020; and GOLF Magazine ranked it as the 85th best course that you can play in 2021.
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