Public Play · Northwest Indiana
Beechwood Golf CourseLa Porte
La Porte's city-owned William Diddel course from the early 1930s, open to the public.
Par
72
Yardage
6,637
Rating · Slope
72.1 · 122
Holes
18
Green Fee
$31–$41
The Course
About Beechwood Golf Course
Owned by the City of La Porte, Beechwood is a public 18-hole course in Northwest Indiana. Its traditional layout leans on tree lines, ponds, a creek and tricky greens rather than raw length: 6,637 yards from the Blue tees, rated 72.1 with a 122 slope. Walking is allowed, golf attire and soft spikes are required, and the season carries leagues and events. The course keeps Central time.
History
Beechwood Golf Course — History
Beechwood was built in the early 1930s to a design by William Diddel and given to the City of La Porte by the Fox family, according to the course. It remains a city-owned municipal course, and its season calendar includes the La Porte City Golf Tournament along with men's, women's, senior and couples leagues.
Design
Beechwood Golf Course — Design
The course calls its layout traditional and says it uses every club in the bag. Its hole notes describe the tools: tree-lined corridors, out-of-bounds down the left on the 5th, 6th and 7th, ponds at the 4th, 7th, 8th and 16th, deep grass bunkers on the 10th, and demanding greens at the 2nd, 16th and 17th that make the short game count.
What Sets It Apart
Why Play Beechwood Golf Course
It is an early-1930s course still owned by the city, and its 225-yard 8th, played over a pond to an elevated green, is the hole the course calls perhaps its most picturesque.
The Round
The Journey at Beechwood Golf Course
I.
The Opening
The 422-yard 1st is long and narrow and needs two good shots. The 325-yard 2nd is a birdie chance if the sloping green is found. The 120-yard 3rd is a wedge where being between clubs hurts. The 410-yard 4th, the No. 1 handicap, plays from an elevated tee with water left and trees right, the 5th has out-of-bounds all down the left, and the 463-yard par-5 6th rewards a long drive.
II.
The Middle
The 420-yard 7th favors a fade around a large tree, with out-of-bounds left, a pond right and a creek behind the green. The 225-yard 8th, the longest par 3, carries a pond to an elevated green. The 552-yard 9th asks for three placed shots. The 448-yard 10th is tree-lined with deep grass bunkers, the 351-yard 11th starts a scoring stretch, and the 373-yard 12th rewards a draw around the corner.
III.
The Finish
A large tree guards the corner of the 426-yard 13th, and the 500-yard 14th is a par 5 with a relatively flat green. The 160-yard 15th has bunkers either side and a collection area behind. A pond runs along the left of the 354-yard 16th, whose green is among the hardest on the course. The course calls the 518-yard 17th its most difficult hole, and a 173-yard par 3 closes the round.
How to Play It
Beechwood Golf Course — Playing Strategy
Beginner / High Handicap
With a rating close to par from the Blue tees, Beechwood is a fair place to keep a card, and the White tees take off about 300 yards. Aim for the middle of the green on the short 3rd and 15th, and on the 5th, 6th and 7th keep the ball away from the out-of-bounds on the left.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
The 11th to the 14th are the course's own suggested place to make up ground: a short par 4, a 373-yard dogleg that suits a draw, and a 500-yard par 5 with a flat green. Elsewhere, take enough club at the 8th to reach the elevated green over the pond, and control spin into the 16th.
Advanced / Low Handicap
The 6th, at 463 yards, is reachable for long hitters, and the course itself mentions an eagle chance there; the 14th is the other short par 5. The defense is the 4th, the No. 1 handicap with water left, and the 17th, where the drive must clear the corner to set up an approach to an elevated, sloping green.
Signature Holes
Beechwood Golf Course — Signature Holes
The Card
Beechwood Golf Course Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 422 | 325 | 120 | 410 | 397 | 463 | 420 | 225 | 552 | 3,334 | 448 | 351 | 373 | 426 | 500 | 160 | 354 | 518 | 173 | 3,303 | 6,637 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
Good to Know
Beechwood Golf Course — questions answered
- How do I book a tee time at Beechwood Golf Course?
- Find and book live tee times at Beechwood Golf Course through GolfNow — Golf in CHI links straight to its tee sheet on this listing.
- How much does it cost to play Beechwood Golf Course?
- Green fees at Beechwood Golf Course are typically $31 to $41, varying by season, day of week and time. 18 holes walking: $31 weekday, $41 weekend; with cart $49 weekday, $59 weekend.
- Who designed Beechwood Golf Course?
- Beechwood Golf Course was designed by William Diddel.
- What is the par and yardage at Beechwood Golf Course?
- Beechwood Golf Course plays to a par of 72 over 6,637 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 72.1 and a slope of 122.
- Is Beechwood Golf Course public or private?
- Beechwood Golf Course is open to public play. Tee times can be reserved in advance.
- Where is Beechwood Golf Course located?
- Beechwood Golf Course is located at 2222 Woodlawn Dr., La Porte, IN 46350, in the Northwest Indiana area of Chicagoland.
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