Highest Slope Rating

Hardest Golf Courses in Marion County, Indiana

The 19 most challenging golf courses in Marion County, Indiana, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

Hardest Easiest Longest

#	Course	City	Par	Slope
1	Brickyard Crossing Golf Course Gold tees · 7,180 yds · Rating 75.1 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	149
2	The Fort Golf Course Blue/White tees · 6,478 yds · Rating 77.6 · Par 71Indianapolis	Indianapolis	71	149
3	Morningstar Golf Club GOLD tees · 7,018 yds · Rating 74.9 · Par 73 · Semi_privateIndianapolis	Indianapolis	73	141
4	Maple Creek Golf and Country Club Blue tees · 6,593 yds · Rating 72.7 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	141
5	Coffin Golf Course White tees · 6,016 yds · Rating 75.9 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	141
6	Eagle Creek Golf Club White tees · 6,297 yds · Rating 77.0 · Par 73Indianapolis	Indianapolis	73	137
7	Highland Country Club Black tees · 6,566 yds · Rating 77.9 · Par 70Indianapolis	Indianapolis	70	134
8	Sycamore Course Blue tees · 6,646 yds · Rating 71.9 · Par 71Indianapolis	Indianapolis	71	132
9	Hillcrest Country Club White tees · 6,228 yds · Rating 75.6 · Par 73Indianapolis	Indianapolis	73	131
10	Southern Dunes Golf Course Gold tees · 6,571 yds · Rating 72.1 · Par 70Indianapolis	Indianapolis	70	129
11	Indian Lake Country Club White/Blue - Men tees · 6,113 yds · Rating 69.0 · Par 71 · PrivateIndianapolis	Indianapolis	71	128
12	Pleasant Run Golf Club Blue tees · 5,910 yds · Rating 68.7 · Par 71Indianapolis	Indianapolis	71	128
13	Woodstock Club Blue/White tees · 6,174 yds · Rating 70.3 · Par 70Indianapolis	Indianapolis	70	127
14	Smock Golf Course Blue tees · 6,837 yds · Rating 72.7 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	126
15	Winding River Golf Course White tees · 6,238 yds · Rating 74.8 · Par 71Indianapolis	Indianapolis	71	126
16	Saddlebrook Golf Course Blue tees · 6,038 yds · Rating 70.1 · Par 71Indianapolis	Indianapolis	71	126
17	Morning Star Golf Course BLUE tees · 6,499 yds · Rating 70.8 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	123
18	Sarah Shank Golf Course Blue tees · 6,483 yds · Rating 71.0 · Par 72Indianapolis	Indianapolis	72	122
19	South Grove Golf Course White tees · 5,771 yds · Rating 72.8 · Par 70Indianapolis	Indianapolis	70	119

Marion County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

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

Brickyard Crossing Golf Course in Indianapolis is currently the hardest golf course in Marion County based on slope (slope rating 149).

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 19 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

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.