What are the Worst Golf Courses in Each State (Indiana)?

Tameka Woods

Here’s a take on three golf courses in Indiana that have earned a reputation (by some) as being among the tougher outings—whether due to condition, pace of play or value. Fair warning: calling them the “worst” is subjective, and many would argue differently—but the critiques are real and worth noting if you’re teeing off in the Hoosier State.

1. Tameka Woods Golf Course (Trafalgar, IN)

On paper, a public 18-hole course just south of Indianapolis might sound like a convenient local choice. But multiple recent reviews of Tameka Woods reveal a slew of complaints. One golfer called it “the worst shape we’ve ever seen!” — pointing to fairways “FULL of HUGE dandelions” and grass so tall that balls were effectively lost. (GolfPass)

Others indicted the greens: “bare patches on the BROWN greens.” Value for money? Not good: one reviewer said, “They should be ashamed charging $45.” (GolfPass)

In the magazine world of golf-travel listings, Tameka Woods would earn a “proceed with caution” flag. If you go, bring tolerance for irregular maintenance and go in with modest expectations.

Ironwood

2. The Valley/The Lakes at Ironwood Golf Club (Fishers, IN)

This one comes with a different kind of criticism: not simply torn up turf, but logistical frustration. A reviewer on GolfPass stated that the greens “are bumpier than an average course’s fairways and are burnt to a crisp.” (GolfPass)

More frustrating: the pace of play. According to the same reviewer, they were “let 1-2 golfers out at a time, so the back-up is insane. My round of 9 holes took over 2.5 hours.” (GolfPass)

In the magazine-format rating section you might see The Valley/The Lakes described as offering “fair layout, poor value, and poor conditions.” If your time is limited, this one has warning signs for patience and preparedness.

The Trophy Club

3. The Trophy Club (Lebanon, IN)

The Trophy Club brings a more mixed bag of experiences—some golfers love it, others less so, making it a quirky entry in this “unfavorable but not terrible” category. One commenter called it “the worst run golf course in Indiana. I had an outing booked 3 weeks in advance … they cancelled my reservation one week before.” (TrustReviewers)

Another cited condition issues: “At $65 I felt it was a little over priced for the condition of the course. … the sand traps were like hitting off asphalt. The greens were very, very fast and not true.” (TrustReviewers)

Hence, in our magazine critique this might read: a course with potential, but inconsistent management and course condition make it a gamble. If you’re going to play, maybe book for a weekday, check recent reviews, and watch for hidden fees.

Final Word

We’ll be clear: Indiana has many excellent golf courses, and any “worst” list is inherently subjective. What these three share is consistent chatter about maintenance issues, pace of play, or value mismatches. For the traveling golfer or local looking for a good round, they might be ones to either steer clear of—or approach with lowered expectations.