07.19.2023

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39º | Cloudy | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 8:06 a.m. | Sunset 5:33 p.m.

⛳ The fore-1-1 on where to golf in Indy

Where to golf around Indy

View of the pagoda at Brickyard Crossing golf course

We recommend getting in the racing spirit by visiting Brickyard Crossing in May. | Photo by @scecina_golf

In the US, golf season typically starts as early as March or April + swings until October or November.

Since it’s summer and you may have more free time on your hands, we’re sharing some golf courses to tee up around Indianapolis — if you can stand the heat.

Brickyard Crossing | 4400 W. 16th St. | If you’re a golfer + a race fan, you have to practice your swing at this classic course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with views of the Pagoda. It’s an 18 hole, 72 par golf course with nine holes inside the famous track — there’s even a pro shop and restaurant on the grounds.

Coffin Golf Course | 2401 Cold Spring Rd. | This course was redesigned in 1995 + offers 18 holes in a tree-lined setting along the White River. It hosts Riverside Golf Academy, which is a PGA-recognized practice range. The academy has indoor and outdoor practice facilities, plus a lighted par-3 golf course.

View of tree-lined golf course in Indianapolis — Coffin Golf Course has a unique layout along a river with some elevation changes.
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Photo by @samwoodruff86

The Fort Golf Resort | 6002 N. Post Rd. | This golf course is located in Fort Harrison State Park + sits on a 1,700-acre complex that is unusually hilly for central Indiana. The Fort offers rolling terrain and breathtaking views, earning it recognition as the No. 1 golf course layout in the US by GolfPass in 2018.

Pleasant Run Golf Course | 601 N. Arlington Ave. | Pleasant Run has a good layout and is a great example of an older city course. It has some interesting holes, gently rolling terrain, tree-lined fairways, and a creek that makes this course a city favorite. Fun fact: This course was designed by world renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills.

Events

Wednesday, July 19

Indy Shorts Film Festival | Wednesday, July 19-Sunday, July 23 | Times vary | Various locations | $12+ | Join in the short film fun with 165+ short films curated into 29 themed programs showing at Living Room Theaters, Newfields, and virtually.

Thursday, July 20

Children’s Garden Tour at Coxhall Gardens | Thursday, July 20 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Coxhall Gardens, 11677 Towne Rd., Carmel | Free | Take a tour of the Children’s Garden at Coxhall Gardens and discover the inspiration behind this magical little spot.
Oppenheimer: The IMAX Experience in 15/70mm | Thursday, July 20-Wednesday, Aug. 9 | Times vary | Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. | $20 | Don’t miss the story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in developing the atomic bomb on the state’s largest screen.

Friday, July 21

uPaint Summer Camp – Cookie Crazy | Friday, July 21 | 1-2:30 p.m. | uPaint Pottery Studio, 3113 W. Smith Valley Rd., Ste. D, Greenwood | $32 | Sign your kids up for this class where they’ll paint an animal mug with a special spot to store cookies — it also includes a snack.

Saturday, July 22

Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Festival | Saturday, July 22 | 5-10 p.m. | Sturm Esplanade, 435 Sturm Ave., Indianapolis | $15 | Stop by this family-friendly event featuring wine vendors, cheesemakers, great food, crafts, and music — Tickets include samples for five wine or cheese vendors.

Sunday, July 23

moe. | Sunday, July 23 | 7 p.m. | Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Rd., Indianapolis | $22-$35 | Don’t miss this iconic jam band at the enchanting Holliday Park, presented by Forty5 and The Vogue.*

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News Notes

Development

Local economic development group Midtown Indianapolis Inc. is in the early stages of transforming two corners of 42nd Street and College Ave. Plans include an apartment building with first-floor retail space + a multi-use building that would house nonprofit Kids Dance Outreach. (IBJ)

Community

The next Indy 500 is still more than 300 days away, but applications are already open for next year’s 500 Festival + Indianapolis 500 Education Program. The education program takes place during the spring of the 2023-2024 school year and is free for all Indiana fourth grade classrooms. Learn more. (WISH)

Hoosier

A Center Grove graduate is making a splash globally. Liam Price won a silver medal at the World Games in Germany + is training five days a week for the Special Olympics. Liam is 21 years old and has autism, but the pool became the great equalizer. (WTHR)

Watch

ABC’s “The Bachelor” series announced a spin-off show, “The Golden Bachelor” — and its first star is 71-year-old retiree Gerry Turner from Indiana. According to his show bio, he lives on a lake in Indiana + enjoys hosting barbecues and playing pickleball. The show debuts in the fall. (IndyStar)

Biz

“Mom and pop” shops are on top

Indy businesses make Yelp’s inaugural list of “mom and pop” shops

North Mass Boulder has created a community, hosting events that are open to everyone. | Photo by Sydney W. via Yelp

“Mom and pop” shops are the small, family-owned, independent businesses that make up some of Indy’s greatest gems — and a new national list is proving this to be true.

Yelp and Entrepreneur announced their first-ever list of America’s favorite mom-and-pop shops across the country + two Indianapolis businesses made the list:

The Botanical Bar | 1103 N. College Ave. | This plant shop offers a curated selection of high-quality houseplants, along with uniquely designed lifestyle and wellness products made by people of color + women-owned businesses.
North Mass Boulder | 1411 Roosevelt Ave. | This rock climbing gym — which features a yoga and fitness studio, Top Out Cafe, and co-working space — also made the list, recognized by many Yelpers for fostering a strong sense of community.

The list highlights 150 businesses across the country in 10 different business categories on Yelp that best represent what it means to be an independently-owned and operated business in 2023. Cheers to these two businesses for representing Indy.

Have a favorite local “mom and pop” shop? Give them a shoutout.

Shop

Shop

Make sure your child’s wardrobe is upgraded this school year with Ducks & Drakes, a clothing company with tall kids at the heart of its designs.

Active

Contemplating an e-bike purchase? Upway — the No. 1 certified e-bike provider — sells top-quality electric bikes up to 60% cheaper than retail.

Eat

Slice and serve your favorite meats + cheeses on this sleek yet durable maple wood cutting board. Bonus: It’s preconditioned with beeswax, linseed, and lemon oil.

Travel

Don’t get stuck paying those pesky airline fees with a bag that exceeds the weight limit. Use this portable luggage scale to save time + money.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Nicole Hernandez

From the editor

If you’re not a golfing pro (neither am I), check out Back 9 for a fun, laid-back environment to practice your swing. You can eat, drink, listen to live music, and tee up to some state-of-the-art driving range technology. Reserve a bay.

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