Course Review: Indigo Creek Offers Quality, Value

The course rewards players capable of managing the layout with a hybrid or a three wood and it has only one par four that is as long as 380 yards from the white tees. An intelligent drive leaves players with good approach angles into greens that are firm and fair.

While leaving the driver in the bag is the percentage play, for those with accuracy and a touch of bravado, Indigo Creek offers tremendous risk-reward challenges throughout.

“I’ve played it three times (and) I’ve really enjoyed (it),” said John Ellison, who lives in upstate New York on the banks of Lake Erie. “The greens are true, the fairways are a challenge with the water and undulation … but it’s not impossible. It’s perfect for me.”

Ellison’s sentiments are shared by many as Indigo Creek is one of the South Strand’s most popular courses.

“Pleasantly surprised,” Sawyer said of the reaction of first time visitors. “(They say they) didn’t know a lot about it before (they) got here. We always get some kudos on customer service and our greens are always really good.”

The par 3 11th is the course’s signature hole, requiring a carry over water into a green flanked by one of Indigo’s 78 bunkers on the left and otherwise surrounded by mounding. The 11th

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