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Plan Your Bloomington Golf Trip in 60 Seconds

Indiana University's new Pfau course meets a great college-town scene

Bloomington pairs the acclaimed Pfau Course — Indiana University's Steve Smyers-redesigned championship test that now hosts NCAA and national events — with the energy of a Big Ten college town. Limestone-quarry scenery, a walkable downtown bar scene, and Lake Monroe at the door.

4
courses
Spring, Summer, Fall
best season
IND
60 min drive
50–200k
town size
The rota

Courses

The Pfau Course at Indiana UniversityPremiumTOURNAMENT HOST

Steve Smyers's 2020 redesign — a 7,700-yard championship test that hosts NCAA regionals, open to public play

$60–$110
Par 71 · 7,715 yds
parkland · walkable
Eagle Pointe Golf ResortSolidBEST VALUE

Resort course on Lake Monroe with lodging on site — a self-contained stay-and-play option

$45–$80
Par 72 · 6,612 yds
parkland
Cascades Golf CourseSolidBEST VALUE

Scenic, walkable city muni tucked in a wooded valley — a fun, affordable value round

$30–$55
Par 71 · 6,398 yds
parkland · walkable
Bloomington Country ClubSolidLOCALS' FAVORITE

Classic tree-lined semi-private layout for an outing round to fill the week

$50–$90
Par 71 · 6,470 yds
parkland
Base camp

Where to Stay

houseSleeps 8–16

$200–$500 /night

Homes near campus and downtown Bloomington — walkable to the bar scene

full kitchendeckgrillgame roomfire pit
lakehouseSleeps 8–14

$250–$600 /night

Lake Monroe homes south of town — Indiana's largest lake at your door

lake accessdockdeckgrillfire pit
The table

Dining

Janko's Little Zagreb

$$$
steakhouse

Bloomington's legendary Croatian steakhouse — the group's big-night institution

The Tap

$$
brewpub

Massive beer hall on Kirkwood with 40+ taps and a big group room

FARMbloomington

$$$
farm-to-table

Downtown farm-to-table for a nicer smaller-group meal

Nick's English Hut

$$
casual

The iconic IU bar-and-grill since 1927 — burgers, Sink the Biz, and required college-town atmosphere

After the round

Nightlife

Nick's English Hut

Late night
sports bar

The definitive IU bar on Kirkwood — play Sink the Biz and soak in the history

Kilroy's on Kirkwood

Late night
sports bar

Loud, crowded Kirkwood Avenue staple — peak college-town energy

Upland Brewing Co.

brewpub

Indiana's flagship craft brewery with a big taproom and patio

Off days

Activities

Lake Monroe boat rental & charter

boat rentalhalf day$40–$100/pp

Indiana's largest lake — rent a pontoon for a rest-day cruise with a cooler aboard

Oliver Winery tour & tasting

winery2-3 hours$30–$70/pp

Indiana's largest winery just north of town — scenic grounds and group tastings

Hoosier National Forest hiking & ziplines

ziplinehalf day$50–$110/pp

Trails, limestone caves, and canopy zipline tours in the nearby Hoosier National Forest

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