The Donald Ross Course at French Lick Resort and Casino - Newly Restored to its Original Design
Test your game on the newly restored Donald Ross Course at French Lick Resort and Casino. Originally constructed in 1917 by world-renowned architect Donald Ross, the legendary course has been home to many regional and national tournaments including the 1924 PGA Championship. Ross is revered for his links-type courses with deep green-side bunkers and severely undulating greens. The course has experienced an incredible $4.6 million transformation in collaboration with the Donald Ross Society.
Course Restoration Highlights:
The Return of 35 Original Bunkers All featuring the Ross trademark flat bottoms and deep, gnarly faces.
Greens Expansion to their Original Shapes Size has increase 25% - 30% and return them to their vintage square or rectangular shapes.
The Addition of Medal Tees The course now plays to 7,000 yards. The new length coupled with the original Par 70 will test even the game’s best players.
Ross Tees - 6,500 Yards
Regulation Tees - 6,000 Yards
Forward Tees - 5,400 Yards
Additional Native Area Doubling of the current native area to 60 acres, increasing the penalty for an errant shot.
New 7-foot Wide cart Paths & Extensive Irrigation System.
Pete Dye at French Lick Resort and Casino
Coming in 2009, a new 18-hole championship golf course designed by Pete Dye offering breathtaking vistas of the rolling hills of Southern Indiana. Donald Ross and Pete Dye at the same resort will make for an historic combination.
Donald Ross 2008 Golf Package $155 - $270
Golf buddies, pack your clubs! This package includes an overnight stay at French Lick Springs Hotel, 18-holes of golf at the 1917-designed Donald Ross Course at French Lick and Casino, and a $25 dining credit – all for two people!*
Double Occupancy only / price per person
April - September only
Sunday-Thursday: $155
April - September only
Friday-Saturday: $249
Tom Bendelow Nine & Dine Golf Package $130 - $185
Nine holes per person per night with cart, $25 dining credit and if you're wanting more, add on an additional $20 and play an extra nine - all for two people!*
Double Occupancy only / price per person
April - September only Sunday-Thursday: $130
Friday-Saturday: $185
Tune-Up Golf Package $119 - $149
Nine holes per person per night with cart, breakfast at The Grand Colonnade Buffet, bucket of balls and swing analysis to see if you're still on par*
Double Occupancy only / price per person
February - April only
Weekday: $119
Weekend: $149
French Lick Resort Golf Academy Learn. Play. Enjoy.
Kicking off in the spring of 2009!
The goal of the French Lick Resort Golf Academy is to teach, promote and enjoy the game of golf with our students. The academy is headed by a staff of PGA Professionals who help people play better golf as well as learn to appreciate and enjoy the game.
New Beginnings Spring-Tune Up Package:
* Three-day and three-night golf experience
o Sessions available Sunday through Tuesday or Wednesday through Friday
* Instruction covering all aspects of the swing, including short game
* Daily instruction from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, followed by course sessions in the afternoon
* Unlimited golf for The Donald Ross Course and The Valley Links
* All sessions accompanied by video swing analysis
* 4-to-1 instructor-to-student ratio
Dining
French Lick Resort and Casino offers an array of eateries, providing everything from fine cuisine and gourmet coffees, to the timeless delights of our ice cream parlors.
French Lick Springs Hotel 1875: Steakhouse - Located adjacent to the main lobby, the resort's signature dining venue featuring steaks, desserts, and wines. (Reservations required)
The Power Plant – You'll find plenty of appetizers, salads, burgers and sandwiches to temp your taste buds and assorted libations.
Grand Colonnade Buffet - Buffet style dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Food stations featuring Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Southern and much more.
Pluto's Pizzeria - Located in Pluto's Alley offering a variety of house made calzones, stromboni sandwiches and pizzas served whole or by the slice.
Scoops Coffee and Creamery – Savor your favorite treats as you relax on our front porch rockers. Enjoy a specialty coffee or an array of treats including ice creams, cookies and pastries.
Spring #8 - For a delightful poolside snack and your favorite libations.
The Donald Ross Course at French Lick Resort and Casino
Hagen's - Clubhouse dining with an expansive menu from soups to salads to Southern Fried Chicken. Enjoy dinner with fabulous views of the Donald Ross Course year-round.
French Lick Casino
Diamond Jim's Trattoria - Bistro dining adjacent to the casino floor offering an expansive menu of American favorites from Eggs Benedict to T-Bone Steaks.
Nosh - For a quick snack without leaving the gaming floor enjoy salads, sandwiches, pizzas, specialty wraps and delicious desserts.
Casino Lounge Entertainment - Featuring live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings with regularly scheduled musical performances.
West Baden Springs Hotel
Sinclairs - The hotel's signature dining venue featuring exquisite gourmet dinner cuisine. (Reservations required)
Cafe' at Sinclairs - Enjoy fine fare for breakfast or lunch Ballard's Lounge- Enjoy cocktails and light fare while basking in the glorious domed atrium.
Xanadu - Serving your favorite hot and cold items in a cup or on a cone.
Sprudel's - For a delightful poolside snack and your favorite libations.