Wolf Run Golf Club
Zionsville, Indiana
A Steve Burns design north of Indianapolis in Zionsville, Wolf Run offers semi-private access to a challenging layout through wooded ravines and natural creek corridors. The course features well-defended greens, strategic water hazards, and mature hardwood forest that creates an intimate, parkland atmosphere.
History & Heritage
Wolf Run Golf Club was carved through 215 acres of heavily wooded terrain with deep ravines in Zionsville, northwest of Indianapolis. It earned a reputation as one of Indiana\'s most dramatic and challenging layouts with a slope of 148 and rating of 75.8.
IMPORTANT: Wolf Run permanently closed in 2017-2018. The Town of Zionsville purchased the 215-acre property and is converting it into the Carpenter Nature Preserve, with trails and facilities expected by late 2025-2026. The course is no longer playable.
The dramatic ravine topography that made it compelling golf now serves as a natural area for the community.
Signature Holes
One of multiple holes requiring carries over steep, wooded gorges creating visually intimidating tee shots. (Note: This course is permanently closed as of 2017-2018.)
What to Expect
NOTE: Wolf Run is permanently closed and being converted to the Carpenter Nature Preserve. The course is no longer playable.
When open, it featured dramatic ravine crossings through heavily wooded terrain with a slope of 148 — one of the most challenging layouts in Indiana.
Playing Tips
This course is permanently closed. For similar challenging golf near Indianapolis, consider The Fort Golf Resort (Pete Dye) or Crooked Stick (if you can get a member invitation).
Highlights
- ✓ Wooded ravine and creek corridor routing
- ✓ Semi-private access north of Indianapolis
- ✓ Intimate parkland atmosphere in Zionsville
Frequently Asked Questions
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