Walnut Creek at Walnut Creek Golf Course in Marion, Indiana, USA | GolfPass
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6907 yards
Slope 121
Rating 72.1

Course Details

Year Built 1970
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/23
Architect Randy Ballinger (1970)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
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1.4
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Rude Owner

The owner is extremely rude. The owner accused me of using a wood on the range on a windy day when all I used were irons. He came to the range and stated he picked up 20 balls past the net since I was at the range, but he walked past the guy that was using his driver to come and accuse me but didn't say anything to the other guy. I will no longer support this local course until they get a new owner

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Friendliness Poor
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Reviews 197
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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3.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Target Golf

Club Run could be in the dictionary under "target golf". Some of the holes are tight almost to the point of goofy with either small and/or tight fairways or small sections of greens to hit. With everything playing hard and running since we've had no rain recently, it made hitting proper targets very difficult.

You really have to play this course likely several times to figure out where to go and where to miss. Be prepared to punch out from behind trees or hack out of tall grass a lot if you are a little off your game. Lots of very tight doglegs so it's very easy to find yourself blocked out, even from 50-60 yards out if you miss the windows (to be fair some of them could be trimmed back and opened up a little more). If you routine birdie #14, I'd like to shake your hand - probably the tightest and toughest short par-5 I've ever played.

Like it's sister course it's in decent shape, and has a few greens that will get you if you're in the wrong spot. But this course starts and ends with the tee shot - if you miss the right spot, you will struggle to score. Personally, I think Walnut Creek is the better option of the two in terms of layout (I'm not a big fan of target golf to this extreme), but Club Run is nothing if not unique, and it's worth a go if you find yourself there.

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 197
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
Top 50 Contributor
Indy Advisor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Classic Country Course

Walnut Creek has a classic design and is in nice shape. Like most courses, it's playing firm and fast right now. It's tree-lined throughout, so if you spray off the tee you're probably punching out. Some of the tees are a bit warn out, and there are some patchy spots.

You need to play it a few times to figure your way around and where to miss. Some of the doglegs can be tight and water can sneak up on you here and there. At least 4-5 greens run away from you on approach from front-to-back, though some of the others you have to stay below the hole or you'll be lucky to 2-putt. Some elevation change as well. Very friendly staff in the clubhouse and we got around as a twosome in about 2:30. It's a bit out of the way from Fort Wayne or Indy, but if you're traveling between the two it's worth a stop. It is the better of the two choices there (Club Run being the other).

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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