Purgatory Golf Club
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Purgatory Golf Club is a public, links-style 18-hole course in Noblesville, Indiana, designed by Ron Kern and opened in 2000. It plays to par 72 and 7,754 yards from the back tees (78.1 rating, 142 slope), with more than 130 bunkers filled with white crushed limestone and tall fescue rough. The par-3 17th, known as Hells Half Acre, is the signature hole, an island green ringed by sand. Six sets of tees keep it playable for a range of games.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Ron Kern
- Opened 2000
Course strategy
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Purgatory Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
328
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
394
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
142
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
408
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
489
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
372
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
156
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
423
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
519
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
396
yds ·White
A demanding par 4 where the left-hand bunker needs to be avoided; the green is guarded by bunkers and swales and has a severe pitch.
Hole 11
328
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
170
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
528
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
430
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
378
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
384
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
120
yds ·White
Hells Half Acre is a par 3 that plays from about 90 to 180 yards to a large island green surrounded by bunkers, so club selection and wind matter more than power.
Hole 18
457
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Purgatory | Black | Blue | White | Green | Yellow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 18 | 373 | 361 | 332 | 328 | 260 | 206 |
| 2 | 4 | 8 | 462 | 442 | 409 | 394 | 338 | 295 |
| 3 | 3 | 16 | 197 | 173 | 156 | 142 | 109 | 91 |
| 4 | 4 | 2 | 473 | 445 | 421 | 408 | 380 | 292 |
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 551 | 533 | 508 | 489 | 454 | 367 |
| 6 | 4 | 10 | 434 | 417 | 395 | 372 | 313 | 241 |
| 7 | 3 | 12 | 231 | 212 | 183 | 156 | 136 | 96 |
| 8 | 4 | 4 | 487 | 481 | 455 | 423 | 338 | 336 |
| 9 | 5 | 14 | 579 | 561 | 544 | 519 | 450 | 372 |
| Out | 36 | 3,787 | 3,625 | 3,403 | 3,231 | 2,778 | 2,296 | |
| 10 | 4 | 7 | 473 | 449 | 424 | 396 | 339 | 289 |
| 11 | 4 | 15 | 406 | 390 | 356 | 328 | 291 | 251 |
| 12 | 3 | 11 | 235 | 202 | 184 | 170 | 120 | 89 |
| 13 | 5 | 5 | 741 | 590 | 558 | 528 | 490 | 357 |
| 14 | 4 | 3 | 469 | 454 | 436 | 430 | 331 | 250 |
| 15 | 4 | 9 | 453 | 434 | 397 | 378 | 326 | 298 |
| 16 | 4 | 1 | 474 | 441 | 409 | 384 | 380 | 293 |
| 17 | 3 | 17 | 173 | 159 | 145 | 120 | 115 | 54 |
| 18 | 5 | 13 | 543 | 524 | 484 | 457 | 417 | 385 |
| In | 36 | 3,967 | 3,643 | 3,393 | 3,191 | 2,809 | 2,266 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,754 | 7,268 | 6,796 | 6,422 | 5,587 | 4,562 | |
| Rating / Slope | 78.1 / 142 | 76.1 / 137 | 73.8 / 131 | 72.0 / 128 | 68.5 / 121 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | — | 73.4 / 126 | 66.9 / 115 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Choose your tees honestly; the course offers six sets, down to forward tees near 4,500 yards.
- Expect heavy bunkering and tall fescue rough off the fairways.
- Proper golf attire is required.
- Warm up on the driving range or putting green before your round.
Dress code
Proper golf attire is required.
Carts & walking
Golf carts are available and are equipped with GPS units that show distances to bunkers.
Practice facilities
The club has a driving range, a putting green and a pitching and chipping area, and a teaching professional is on staff.
Quick answers
Purgatory Golf Club at a glance
Is Purgatory Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. Purgatory Golf Club is a public course.
How many holes does Purgatory Golf Club have, and what's the par?
Purgatory Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,562 to 7,754 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to Purgatory Golf Club?
Yes. This guide covers Purgatory Golf Club hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed Purgatory Golf Club?
Purgatory Golf Club was designed by Ron Kern and opened in 2000.
What's the dress code at Purgatory Golf Club?
Proper golf attire is required.
What are the cart and walking rules at Purgatory Golf Club?
Golf carts are available and are equipped with GPS units that show distances to bunkers.
What practice facilities does Purgatory Golf Club have?
The club has a driving range, a putting green and a pitching and chipping area, and a teaching professional is on staff.
How do you book a tee time at Purgatory Golf Club?
Call the course at (317) 776-4653.
Where is Purgatory Golf Club?
Purgatory Golf Club is at 12160 E 216th St, Noblesville, IN 46060.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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