Golf Digest for Women,50 Best Courses for Women

Purgatory has made the prestigious list of top 50 courses for women by the magazine Golf For Women for two years in a row 2003 and 2004. We are the only course in Indiana that made the list.

“GFW's list of the 50 Best Courses for Women is dedicated to the idea that all golfers are not created equal. And that's why we look for courses that offer excellent opportunities for golfers of all skill levels to enjoy their round (read: multiple tee offerings with multiple women's ratings). Every year, Golf For Women invites a panel of prominent women in the golf industry to nominate their favorite public access courses, taking into account the entire golf experience from the quality of the course to the aesthetics and amenities. Our experts include golf course architects, top amateur players, travel writers and members of the Golf Digest Ranking Panel.

This is what they had to say about Purgatory:

“It seems as if there's more sand than grass here, but the 125 or so bunkers give more visual punch (outlining the fairways and defining the greens) than punishment. Still, straight shooters will be rewarded; there are safe routes to every green, plus six sets of tees to choose from. One of the co-owners (a woman) made sure the forward tees were built with the same loving care as the back, with the perfect one-degree fall and smart positioning. FYI: The course boasts one of the shortest sets of tees (4,562) and the longest (7,754) in Indiana. A woman's touch is also evident in the pro shop, which carries five lines of women's clubs, plus Lilly Pulitzer and Ralph Lauren apparel.”

We also made their Best of the Best list, under the category Best Value (under $70)

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