Crooked Stick Golf Club
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,270yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1964
- Access
- Private
- Design
- Modern
History
Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana, Pete Dye and Alice Dye's 1964 original design in the Indianapolis suburbs, is the course that put Dye on the map as a major championship designer. Its memorable 1991 PGA Championship — John Daly's wildcard entry and shocking wire-to-wire victory as an unknown qualifier — is one of the most improbable stories in major championship history. The course's tree-lined fairways, water hazards, and dramatic finishing stretch demonstrate the strategic complexity Dye had already mastered before his later landmark designs.
Signature Hole
18th hole, par 4, 464 yards — a long demanding finisher over a pond where John Daly made his legendary birdie to seal the 1991 PGA Championship
Notable Tournaments
- 1991 PGA Championship
- 1993 U.S. Women's Open
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crooked Stick Golf Club public or private?
Crooked Stick Golf Club is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.
Who designed Crooked Stick Golf Club?
Crooked Stick Golf Club was designed by Pete Dye & Alice Dye and opened in 1964.
Where does Crooked Stick Golf Club rank among the top golf courses in America?
Crooked Stick Golf Club ranks #93 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Crooked Stick Golf Club?
The signature hole at Crooked Stick Golf Club is the 18th hole, par 4, 464 yards — a long demanding finisher over a pond where John Daly made his legendary birdie to seal the 1991 PGA Championship.