Lowest Slope (Public)

Easiest Golf Courses in Marion County, Indiana

The 17 most beginner-friendly public golf courses in Marion County, Indiana, ranked by lowest slope rating. Ideal for high-handicap golfers and new players.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Hillcrest Country Club Family Tee · 3,230 yds · Rating 58.2 · Par 73Indianapolis	Indianapolis	73	92
2	Saddlebrook Golf Course Red tees · 3,325 yds · Rating 61.5 · Par 71Indianapolis	Indianapolis	71	98
3	South Grove Golf Course Red tees · 4,735 yds · Rating 63.0 · Par 70Indianapolis	Indianapolis	70	99
4	Smock Golf Course Red tees · 4,447 yds · Rating 62.1 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	101
5	Pleasant Run Golf Club Gold tees · 4,069 yds · Rating 61.6 · Par 71Indianapolis	Indianapolis	71	102
6	Southern Dunes Golf Course Sliver tees · 4,583 yds · Rating 62.7 · Par 70Indianapolis	Indianapolis	70	104
7	Sycamore Course Red tees · 4,816 yds · Rating 63.6 · Par 71Indianapolis	Indianapolis	71	105
8	Sarah Shank Golf Course Gold tees · 4,912 yds · Rating 63.6 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	105
9	Winding River Golf Course Green tees · 5,146 yds · Rating 64.5 · Par 71Indianapolis	Indianapolis	71	106
10	Morning Star Golf Course YELLOW tees · 5,333 yds · Rating 65.1 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	109
11	Eagle Creek Golf Club Senior/Green tees · 5,915 yds · Rating 68.1 · Par 71Indianapolis	Indianapolis	71	112
12	Highland Country Club Burgundy tees · 5,226 yds · Rating 64.8 · Par 70Indianapolis	Indianapolis	70	113
13	Maple Creek Golf and Country Club Sliver tees · 4,610 yds · Rating 63.5 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	117
14	Coffin Golf Course Red tees · 5,063 yds · Rating 64.6 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	117
15	Woodstock Club Black/Green tees · 5,198 yds · Rating 65.3 · Par 70Indianapolis	Indianapolis	70	122
16	The Fort Golf Course Green tees · 5,408 yds · Rating 66.9 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	123
17	Brickyard Crossing Golf Course Red tees · 5,038 yds · Rating 64.9 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	125

Marion County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the easiest golf course in Marion County, Indiana?

Hillcrest Country Club in Indianapolis is currently the easiest golf course in Marion County based on slope (slope rating 92).

How many ranked golf courses are in Marion County, Indiana?

42 golf courses in Marion County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 17 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the lowest USGA slope rating from each course's tee sets. Only public and municipal courses are included to ensure access. Slope ranges from 55 to 155 with 113 as average; lower is more forgiving.

Can I book a tee time at these Marion County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.