Course Review Studebaker Golf Course – South Bend, IN
By Michael Zavor
Studebaker Golf Course is located in South Bend, Indiana. It was established in 1919 making it the city’s oldest course. The course is a 9-hole layout. It is a par 29 measuring 1,898 yards featuring bluegrass/fescue and bent grass greens.
Play begins and finishes with par fours while the rest are par threes. Water comes into play on the 165 yard fifth hole. There are few bunkers and the course is relatively flat. Signature holes include numbers four and seven. Hole four measures 192 yards and features a blind green which is elevated and difficult to reach with one shot. At 244 yards hole seven is challenging to make a par three.
Facilities include a chipping area and putting green. The clubhouse has snacks and beverages. The real attraction of the course are the low prices. Greens fees for 9 holes are $8 and $4 for an additional 9 holes. An electric cart is prices at $5 and $2 for a pull cart. The season spans from March 15 – November 30 weather permitting.
I found the greens to be in decent shape, the fairways on the other hand could not be distinguished from the rough. Don’t go to this course expecting it to be in immaculate condition. Overall it is a good course for the price. The time it takes to play nine holes walking is minimal. It is excellent place to go for kids, beginners, and those want to work on their short game. Studebaker is a good course for what it is; a low cost, quick way to improve your short game.