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Golf at Highland

Highland Golf and Country Club is, first and foremost, a golf club. Since its founding in 1919, the game has been at the heart of Highland’s identity, bringing generations of members together through friendly competition, lifelong learning, and a shared love of the course. From its earliest days, Highland has been known for its beautiful setting, welcoming spirit, and deep respect for the traditions of the game.

Legendary Golf

Golf has always been at the heart of Highland Golf and Country Club. From its earliest days at Riverside Park to the opening of its present course in 1922, Highland built a reputation as one of Indianapolis’s premier places to play. Designed by renowned Scottish golf architect Willie Park Jr., the course was praised for its beauty, thoughtful design, and challenging play, establishing a tradition that has endured for generations.

Highland has also played an important role in competitive golf. Over the years, the club has hosted major tournaments and exhibitions featuring many of the game’s greatest players, including Walter Hagen, Gene Sarazen, Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Babe Zaharias, and others. Its course has challenged champions while also serving as the setting for club championships, member events, junior golf, women’s golf, and countless friendly rounds among Highland families and friends.

Beyond competition, golf at Highland has always been about camaraderie. Generations of members have gathered on the course to enjoy time with friends and family, creating traditions and memories that extend far beyond the scorecard. From longstanding tournaments to casual weekend rounds, the game has remained an important part of the friendships and sense of community that define the club.

Today, golf at Highland remains both competitive and social. Members enjoy a course steeped in history, supported by strong golf programming, professional instruction, and the year-round opportunities offered through the Highland Golf Academy. Whether playing in a tournament, practicing, or simply enjoying a round with friends, golf continues to be one of the traditions that defines the Highland experience.

The Mike Petrie Golf Academy

The Mike Petrie Golf Academy was created to give Highland Golf and Country Club a distinctive, year-round golf experience. The idea grew from the club’s desire to provide members with an indoor practice facility while also creating an amenity that would set Highland apart from other clubs in Indianapolis. Completed in 2017, the Academy was designed with input from Highland’s golf professionals and club leadership to support instruction, practice, and player development throughout the year.

A key part of the Academy’s development was Highland’s relationship with Butler University. The club had already hosted Butler golf activities and provided practice privileges, making the partnership a natural fit. Butler entered into a long-term agreement with Highland, helping support the facility while giving its golf program access to an exceptional training environment.

The Academy also reflects Highland’s broader commitment to growing the game. Through the Highland Golf Academy Foundation, the club has supported programs that introduce golf to young people and veterans, including partnerships with First Tee and PGA HOPE. In this way, the Academy serves not only Highland members and competitive golfers, but also the wider community, extending the club’s tradition of golf through education, access, and service.

Preserving Highland’s Rich Golf Legacy

Today, Highland’s Golf Committee and Green Committee remain committed to honoring the club’s long and distinguished golf tradition while continually looking for ways to improve the member experience. Their work helps ensure that the course reflects the standards generations of Highland golfers have come to value, from overall course conditions and daily setup to the thoughtful care and attention that shape each round. By balancing tradition with ongoing improvement, these committees help preserve the character of Highland’s golf experience while preparing it for the future.

That same commitment extends well beyond the course itself. Member tournaments, junior golf, instruction, and everyday opportunities to play all contribute to a program designed to bring people together through the game. Whether members are competing, learning, practicing, or simply enjoying a round with friends and family, Highland’s golf program remains centered on a simple idea: creating meaningful experiences and enjoying this great game together.

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