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Hardest Golf Courses in St Joseph County, Indiana

The 10 most challenging golf courses in St Joseph County, Indiana, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in St Joseph County

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1
Blackthorn Golf Club
Black tees · 7,136 yds · Rating 74.6 · Par 72South Bend
144
2
Robin Hood Golf Club
White tees · 6,581 yds · Rating 73.1 · Par 72South Bend
138
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Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame
Championship tees · 7,020 yds · Rating 74.6 · Par 71Notre Dame
137
4
Warren Golf Course
White tees · 6,331 yds · Rating 74.8 · Par 70Notre Dame
137
5
South Bend Country Club
Blue-7 tees · 6,576 yds · Rating 72.9 · Par 72South Bend
135
6
Knollwood Country Club - West Course
Black tees · 6,625 yds · Rating 72.6 · Par 72Granger
134
7
Knollwood Country Club - East Course
Black tees · 6,945 yds · Rating 73.9 · Par 72Granger
131
8
Elbel Golf Course
Middle (Blue) tees · 6,109 yds · Rating 75.0 · Par 72South Bend
130
9
Morris Park Country Club
Green tees · 5,871 yds · Rating 74.3 · Par 72South Bend
130
10
Erskine Golf Course
White tees · 5,940 yds · Rating 67.9 · Par 70South Bend
116

St Joseph County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in St Joseph County, Indiana?

Blackthorn Golf Club in South Bend is currently the hardest golf course in St Joseph County based on slope (slope rating 144).

How many ranked golf courses are in St Joseph County, Indiana?

18 golf courses in St Joseph County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 10 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 St Joseph 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.