Our Comments

A well designed course for those of limited walking capability. Cart paths near the greens and tees are quite close and, with 2 exceptions, at the same level.

Mounds surrounding fairways tend to feed balls to the middle. Greens are heavily protected and, with fast greens, demand high shots to be on in regulation.

An excellent course that has a very loyal following in the area. Worth the drive from Indy.

The management has an excellent rapport with its customers.

We think this is Tim Liddy's first course after leaving Pete Dye's tutelage and the undulating greens have the Dye trademark - easy to read breaks completely wrong.

One other noted feature is the long carries needed to reach fairways from the Black, Gold, and even White tees. You'll need to reach 180+yds a few times to find short grass. Sometimes shortness will put you in a valley but rarely in water or reeds.

8/24/04 - A bit damp after Friday's rains but no places weren't playable. The greens were dry, quick, and smooth.

9/1/02 - In good shape after a dry, dry summer. Green speed varies.

4/5/01 - Rolling Meadows likes to keep their greens fast. Unfortunately the grass is not always in smooth enough to support the speed. Slower speed putts can go offline in the last few inches.

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8/9/03 - Great course. Fairways in good condition considering all the rain. Greens had been recently aerated. I would rate it right up there with Martinsville for the most bang for the buck. Caution, don't bring any short hitters, there are a lot of 150 to 180 yard carries to reach the fairways. The only issue I had is with the tee areas. It's worth the drive. - Dan H.

3/10/03 - They added another pond between 11 and 12 in an old creek/waste area. Doesn't come into play on 11, the par three; but it defends the right side of the fairway on number 12. This is a par 4 some people can reach so the water is definitely in play. I had a 2 on this hole once, with witness, but it is not easy. Blind tee shot. - Nick McCammon

7/26/02 - You won't find a better staff anywhere. The course is in good shape this year. The fairways are like hitting off carpet but, the green have experienced some problems due to the large amount of rain in the area. I have been told they are really coming back in since I last played. This one is really worth a visit. - Steve Hanson

4/22/02 - Great course. Just a note about the 5 water holes. If you are long on #2 you're in the water, if you are left and short on #3, yes in the water again. #4 Tee off over water and 2 ponds down entire left fairway and on one side of green. #9 tee off over water, don't top the ball here. #12 water on the right, #14 tee over water and water on left of fairway. #16 has water all the way around par 5 on the left and it is a dog leg left. Beside and behind green. #17 par 3 over a lake. It is not really an island green, just a wide green on the other side, not too deep and with high mounds behind. Nice hole. On #18 there is now water on the right but hard to reach unless your tee shot is short. So I count 9 water holes. But not to hard to keep the balls fairly dry. You can hit driver on just about every par 4 and 5. It really has about everything except the Dye all trap fairway. Dries out pretty fast. - Nick McCammon

4/28/01 - I am a student at IU, and the people here are wonderful. This course allows for a very enjoyable round. You can make your round more difficult by playing the black tees. I played in the P.A.T. at Rolling Meadows. Didn´t pass, but am still going to keep coming back. - Troy

9/2/99 - Greens in good condition and watered a LOT! Fairways are struggling but green. Rough is gone for all intents and purposes. Great people!

The above posting was after a solid month of dry, hot conditions. - Ed.

Club Sponsors

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Owen County State Bank
Alggod Chevy, Olds, Pontiac
Hardesty Construction
Patriot Inn

Owner's Comments

Rolling Meadows is one of Indiana's premier public courses featuring Bentgrass greens, tees and fairways, white sand bunkers, three lakes and five ponds. We have large greens averaging over 8,500 square feet. Other features of our course include a lighted driving range, bar, banquet room, beverage cart and 52 NEW Club Car golf carts that are enclosed and heated for our cold weather players.  Yes, we are open year round offering Indiana golf at its finest all year long.