Buffer Park Golf Course

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Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 36 | 3433 yards | 36.6 | 131 |
Blue | 36 | 3156 yards | 35.2 | 122 |
White | 36 | 2825 yards | 33.5 | 115 |
Silver (W) | 36 | 2500 yards | 34.8 | 117 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
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Black M: 73.2/131 | 533 | 177 | 429 | 355 | 429 | 175 | 510 | 445 | 380 | 3433 | 6866 |
Blue M: 70.4/122 | 505 | 139 | 390 | 332 | 391 | 160 | 478 | 409 | 352 | 3156 | 6312 |
White M: 67.0/115 | 462 | 100 | 360 | 300 | 338 | 135 | 440 | 363 | 327 | 2825 | 5650 |
Silver W: 69.6/117 | 410 | 85 | 318 | 285 | 268 | 119 | 425 | 323 | 267 | 2500 | 5000 |
Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 11 | ||
Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by hottabascosauce on 10/18/2019
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Photo submitted by hottabascosauce on 10/18/2019
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Tee view on the par 4 fifth Photo submitted by Brookscm72 on 07/15/2018
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Green on the par 5 seventh Photo submitted by Brookscm72 on 07/15/2018
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Par 4 eighth hole Photo submitted by Brookscm72 on 07/15/2018
Deserves 4.8 rating
It’s rare to see a 9 hole course with such a high rating - ok, you never see a 9 hole course rated this high. Buffer Park deserves it. Just a gem of a course tucked away in central Indianapolis. Regulation length, in fact can play pretty long from the tips. Course conditions were superb with delightful hole layouts. Just a pleasure to play. Oh, did I mention price? I think they charged me only $25 to walk 18. While there is no driving range, it is an excellent place to work on putting, with an ample practice green to get good work in. Greens in excellent shape. Definitely play if you get a chance. As good a golf value as you will find anywhere
One of my favorites.
Buffer park has become on of my favorite courses in Indy to play. It is the perfect mix of challenging and gives the golfer the opportunity to score. The club house has some of the best staff I have experienced. Conditions were in top notch shape. The bunkers are nice and fluffy.
Terrific 9 hole course
One of the better public courses in Indianapolis, to bad it’s only 9 holes. Course has several scenic holes, the par 3 over water is terrific. The finishing hole is great as well.
Great 9 Hole Track
Buffer Park is about all you can ask from a 9 hole track. Solid layout with water in play throughout, narrow fairways, sand, and other problems should you spray. Fairways are fairly narrow but well kept as are the tee boxes. Rough was in good shape too, and was at a good length for a mix of jumper and clunker shots coming out of them. A couple greens had some damage spots, and they all ran noticeably slower than the putting green but were smooth.
Friendly staff in the club house, which is a nice size but pretty bare bones inside. Easily the second best course I've played inside I-465 (Indianapolis - Brickyard is in its own league and the city munis are a significant step down from this). Worth the drive from downtown or the area if you're local or on your way to the airport as a getaway round.
Glad to see they are making it through the pandemic
Glad to see this diamond in the rough is still here. It's a great little course. Changing from whites to blues really changes how this course plays. Absolutely love it. Glad they are still here!
Fantastic 9-hole Course
Buffer Park seems like a well-kept secret in the Indy golf community. It's a well-maintained, beautiful course that's worth the price to play every time.
Best Kept 9 Hole Course
Absolutely love this course. Can play 9 holes in 1:30 so it perfect for a quick game after work. Switching between the Blue and White tees changes a lot of how some of the obstacles come into play. Very well kept, slight issues with the irrigation system so some of the fairways are always wet. The staff is wonderful. I play here at least once a week.
Very nice course and affordable!
I played here on oct 9th.The staff are very friendly and helpful and the condition of the course was spectacular! I would definitely recommend this course to friends and family and I will definitely be playing here again soon!
Hidden 9 hole Gem
This is a great 9 hole course. Have played it several times now and enjoy it each time I play it. The course is in great condition and is priced right as well. The staff is friendly and makes you feel like a valued customer. Definitely worth playing and I highly recommend this course.
Great place to play game of Golf
Course in great shape like very much playing this place
I can't believe I've been missing out!
Buffer Park is a 9 hole course essentially hidden on the south west side of Indianapolis just inside the 465 loop. It is the best 9 hole course I have ever played, and rumor has it to be one of the best 9 hole courses in the country. The layout is a perfect mix of challenging and good opportunities to make birdie. I liked all 9 of the holes, but the sixth hole is a gorgeous par 3. There was some water damage around the course and the greens were a bit pocked up or this would be a five star course. I will be back sooner than later!
Quite possibly the best 9hole course you'll play
Played Friday afternoon - it was a little hot, but ample sunshine and a little breezy.
This course is almost always in perfect shape; they spend their money wisely and it's a reliable way to part with your money. Tees, fairways, rough are all fully grassed. Bunkers were in great shape, greens were solid as well. There are a few strategic bunkers to get you thinking off the tee. I like the routing, the site was formerly landfill and they use some elevation changes to keep it interesting. I think they blend challenges with some easier holes well.
The par 5 opener sports a massive fairway, which helps you ease into your round. Most of the landing areas are pretty generous: the par 4 fourth is a short, gettable hole so fire away. The fifth can be a tester off the tee, but don't let the tee box point you in the wrong direction. No matter which tees you're playing, I think you should go up the back tees on the par 3 sixth; from there the holes is one of the best short holes in the Indy area. The last two home holes are a great tests; have fun getting your approach to the back of nine's green when the flag is there. Par on this one feels great.
For the money, you can't get much better. The consistency in conditions makes this a great and reliable way to spend time on the course, usually under 2 hours.
Great Place
First time at this course ever and the attendant at the front desk allowed me to use 4 irons 3 hybrids and a wedge and used balls without question. Carts are best around. REALLY BUSY on a Saturday and still was not pushed or pushing at all!!! The course is the best 9 hole course I have ever played!! it's hard enough to challenge a low/mid handicap player but to allow a high handicap enjoy there day. WIDE FAIRWAYS 2nd/3rd cuts are excellent greens are perfect and smooth. And the view is something else. WILL be my weekly course for a while. Only issue I had was there wasn't many commodities they have every ball and nice used balls but as of second hand clubs for sale as most courses have wasn't too many and they didn't have the price as the pro wasn't there!
Great 9hole gem
Great 9hole gem where you would not expect a golf course to be. Great staff. Great value. Beautiful challenging course. Highly recommend.
Great Find
I have lived in indy for 10 years and I had never heard of this course. I played earlier today and I was amazed. The course is a nice setup and it is in fantastic shape. I have played the majority of the top tier courses in the region this summer and this course is in better shape than all of them. It's a 9 hole course, but if it were 18, it would be in the GCI, Trophy, Fort class. I was very impressed and it was a great deal for the $
Very well maintained course.
BP is always green and lush. I've played most of the courses in central Indiana and BP is one of the most enjoyable. It's not a difficult course but challenging enough to be interesting. People are always pleasantly surprised the first time they play this course. Not a country club setting but a very well maintained course.
Plush nine hole course
This golf course is always in pristine condition. Plush, challenging, great layout. highly RECOMMEDNDED. Best nine hole course you will play. Compares to the upper end 18 hole courses like Prairie View, Purgatory etc..