Harrison Hills Country Club - Golf courses, Attica, IN

Harrison Hills Country Club - Golf courses, Attica, IN

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[Aug 29, 2012]
Dave
Shoots in the 70s

Wife and I played the course today. It was fun and challenging. Course in very good condition. Would recommend to anyone to play the course.

Customer Service

Staff was very friendly.

OVERALL
RATING
4
VALUE
RATING
4
[May 06, 2010]
Chuckie
Shoots in the 90s

I've been trying to fit this course in our schedule for the last several years and finally got to play it. It is one of those secret gems in Hoosierland. I'd recommend this course even if it's out of the way(we detoured from Indianapolis to play this course, about 75 miles). The entire course was in great condition, the staff went out of their way, and everyone we met throughout the day were friendly. Our group rated this a 9 out of 10. We'll certainly be back before the year is out. This is a course I could play every day. THe par 3's were some of the best we ever played in the 10 years playing together.

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OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Oct 10, 2009]
JGriffinGCA
Shoots in the 80s

Harrison Hills doesn’t get nearly the attention it deserves, which is probably just fine with those who do know about this western Indiana gem. It is comprised of 7-1/2 holes retained from the original 1924 William Langford 9-hole layout combined with 10-1/2 holes added in 1995 by Tim Liddy. The new holes generally occupy flatter land with a prairie links flavor while the original holes are routed over more rolling terrain in a traditional parkland setting. It is fair to characterize Liddy’s style as a muted version of Langford’s, so while the look and feel of the new holes is a reasonable fit with the originals, Liddy’s features are much less dramatic. The new holes are respectable, and there are even several very good holes among them (most notably the par 5 #5, the par 4 #9 – especially the green, and the par 3 #12). But let’s face it, the real reason for playing Harrison Hills is the Langford holes. All of the visually stunning Langford features are here: shockingly deep grass-faced bunkers and hollows, audacious fortress greens with bold internal contours, and massive earthen berms intruding into the line of play. It all combines to serve up the thrills one expects from a Langford course – the deceptive tee shot on #2, the gotta-see-them-to-believe-them bunkers at #15, the chocolate-drop mounds guarding #16 green, and the roller coaster fairway on #18, to highlight but a few. The only noticeable sign of the course’s age is that some of the putting surfaces have shrunk over the years, with many of the more daring hole locations near the bunkers now lost in a fairway or rough cut. Late-summer conditions were very good, if not a little too soft and green even after a recent dry spell; firm turf would delightfully enhance Langford’s contours. Good service in the charming clubhouse was provided by the friendly staff, and pace of play was brisk, no doubt aided by light volume. Simply put, Harrison Hills is an outstanding value, well worth the easy drive from Indianapolis, and a must-see for anyone interested in classic golf course architecture.

Customer Service

The very friendly staff took time to answer questions about the course's history.

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OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
[Oct 15, 2003]
JimmyB
Shoots in the 80s

Best value for your money in the the area. You better know how to get out of a bunker, because these greenside bunkers are deep. I'm talking Mammoth Cave deep. Greens are always in great shape, as this hidden gem doesn't get the foot traffic you would expect. You'll find uneven lies in many of the fairways to test your skill at approach, and you better be straight, our you'll end up in one of those bunkers metioned above. My favorite finishing hole of all, a par 5 that you can reach in two if you catch the downslope at about 245 out or so, but it will be a blind shot to the green, and depending on your luck, it will be either from a downhill or uphill lie. Great view of the clubhouse coming up the fairway. Staff is always friendly. Pace is terrific. By myself I can usually get a round in in about 3 hours, and that is taking my time. Best green complex is #15, a short par 4, but bunkers on each side that sit a good 15' below the green. There is also a big 4-5' swale that divides the green into lower front section and higher back section. Good luck if the flag is in front and you are putting from the upper shelf. You'll most likely be chipping back on the green from the front. Go play this course if you are in the area.

Customer Service

Fantastic.

OVERALL
RATING
5
VALUE
RATING
5
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