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Hale Irwin, the three-time U.S. Open champion, not only designed Coyote Crossing Golf Club but was fully hands-on throughout its creation—from scouting the land to overseeing construction and shaping every hole to fit the rolling Indiana landscape.
About
Coyote Crossing Golf Club is a Hale Irwin-designed, award-winning public course in West Lafayette, Indiana. This 18-hole parkland layout weaves through prairies, wetlands, and forests, featuring bentgrass greens and multiple creek crossings for memorable shot values. The course offers a relaxed, welcoming experience with a large practice area and a scenic clubhouse.
Caddie Tip
Play conservatively off the tee to avoid trouble—creek crossings and tall native grasses reward accuracy over power. Focus on your approach shots as the bentgrass greens are fast and subtly contoured. Pay special attention to the wind, as it can be unpredictable when the course opens into prairie sections.
The Main Challenge
The course’s primary challenge is precision—the multiple creek crossings, prairie grass rough, and strategic bunkering penalize wayward shots without being unfair. Shifting wind conditions and slick bentgrass greens require thoughtful club selection and touch throughout the round, especially on approach shots.
The Good
Golfers love the variety of holes, with each featuring its own challenge due to clever routing through prairies, creeks, and woodlands. The course’s setting, natural beauty, and conditioning consistently receive praise, as does the friendly and unpretentious atmosphere enhanced by comfortable facilities and a scenic clubhouse.
The Not So Good
Some golfers mention that when conditions are wet, a few fairways become soft and cart restrictions are common. Busy weekend mornings can lead to slower pace of play, and a lack of on-course restrooms between certain holes is sometimes noted.
Signature Hole:
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18
The 18th hole is a memorable par 4 finishing hole where strategic tee placement is key, with water and prairie-lined rough framing the approach to a well-guarded bentgrass green right in front of the clubhouse’s scenic veranda. It's a dramatic end that challenges players with risk-reward opportunities and a beautiful natural backdrop.
Clubhouse
The clubhouse offers a full-service bar and grill, banquet and reception facilities, state-of-the-art AV tech, and sweeping views over the closing holes. There’s also a spacious veranda, modern locker rooms, pro shop, and on-site catering for events.
Practice Facilities
Practice amenities include a large bentgrass driving range, putting green, and short-game area with bunkers. The space allows suited warm-ups before play and is popular for post-round practice as well. Range balls are often included with greens fees or memberships.
Dress Code:
Standard
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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