Indiana · Midwest

French Lick golf trips

A Pete Dye ridge-top beast and a restored Donald Ross classic.

Plan a French Lick trip

Best months: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Ideal trip: 2–3 nights
Price level: $$ · Moderate
Walking: Mostly cart golf
Fly into: Louisville (SDF) — ~75 min

Best golf courses in French Lick

Courses that travelling groups can play. Access rules change — we confirm every tee time.

Pete Dye Course
Resort / public
Ridge-top championship golf with 40-mile views and serious difficulty.
Donald Ross Course
Resort / public
A 1917 Ross design that has hosted the PGA Championship.

When to go golfing in French Lick

Spring and fall are prime; summer is warm and humid.

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Prime Shoulder / value Off-season Not recommended

Prime season: May, June, September, October
Best value: April, July, August, November
Avoid: December, January, February

How much does a French Lick golf trip cost?

Typical per-person estimates for 3 nights with one round a day, before airfare. Your proposal is quoted for your exact dates and courses.

Value

$600–$1,050

3 rounds · per person

Premium

$1,150–$2,100

3 rounds · per person

Luxury

$2,300–$4,150

3 rounds · per person

Where to stay

West Baden Springs Hotel
French Lick Springs Hotel

Off the course

West Baden's historic domed atrium
French Lick Casino

Getting there

Louisville (SDF) — ~75 min
Indianapolis (IND) — ~2 hr

French Lick golf trip questions

Is French Lick worth a golf trip?

Yes for a 2–3 night drive-in trip. The Pete Dye Course is one of the Midwest's toughest public tests, and the historic hotels make it feel special.

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Have a trip in mind? We'll build it around your group.

Tell us where, when and how much golf. We design a day-by-day itinerary with tee times, lodging and a clear per-person price.

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