Prairie View Golf Club
Carmel, Indiana
A Robert Trent Jones Jr. design in Carmel, Prairie View offers championship-caliber public golf through rolling central Indiana terrain. The layout features prairie grasses, strategic wetland hazards, and RTJ Jr.'s bold bunkering style on a property that provides a surprisingly varied topographic experience.
History & Heritage
Prairie View is the only Robert Trent Jones Jr. design in Indiana, laid across 206 acres along the banks of the White River in Hamilton County north of Indianapolis. The front nine plays through open prairie terrain; the back nine moves into tighter wooded and wetland areas along the river.
Frequently ranked among the best public courses in Indiana. The suburban Carmel location is remarkably accessible despite feeling remote and natural on the course.
Signature Holes
A notable risk-reward par hole along the White River bend. The river-adjacent holes provide both beauty and peril — the defining feature of the back nine.
What to Expect
Par 72, 7,073 yards (slope 138). Open prairie front nine vs. tight wooded/wetland back nine along the White River — two distinct experiences. Holes play in all directions so wind management matters.
Public at $35-65 in Carmel.
Playing Tips
The front nine is the scoring side — take advantage before the back nine tightens.
Expect run-out on open prairie holes and more target golf on the river holes.
Highlights
- ✓ Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship design
- ✓ Rolling prairie and wetland terrain
- ✓ Championship golf at public pricing in Carmel
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it the only RTJ Jr. in Indiana?
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