Brickyard Crossing delivers a singular Midwest golf experience—four infield holes inside the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Pete Dye's strategic flair throughout. Its big-event feel and quirky setting make it a must for serious golf travelers, even if it falls just short of national-bucket-list status.
Brickyard Crossing is Pete Dye at his most imaginative, weaving a championship course through the world-famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway and making masterful use of both infield spectacle and parkland drama. Four holes play entirely within the racing oval, juxtaposing tight, wind-exposed golf corridors with stadium backdrops and panoramic city views. The rest of the routing uses mature trees, bold doglegs, and well-placed bunkers—the latter freshly restored in 2025–26—to demand precise strategy and smart positioning throughout. The interior holes ‘inside the track’ are both the soul and the showstopper, conveying a sense of occasion unmatched anywhere else in golf. Expect varied shot asks, fierce finishing stretches, and a course that feels tailor-made for big moments.
Pete Dye’s legendary vision delivers a one-of-a-kind course — tournament-tough, memorable, and totally immersive in the Indy racing spectacle.
A true three-shot par 5 winding you towards the Speedway’s infield, with a wide, exposed fairway that can punish anything offline. The newly restored tee box heightens the strategy and intimidation off the start.
Play for position off the tee, lay up short of trouble, and leave an angle into a subtler-than-it-looks green—forcing a disciplined approach for any birdie attempt.
Miss left, and you’ll contend with deep bunkers and tricky recovery from Speedway-side rough.
Tight fairways, recently renovated bunkers, excellent greens and overall top-shelf public presentation.
Moderate to slow on weekends, especially around infield transitions and signature holes.
Big-event energy; expect a once-in-a-lifetime feel with racing lore on every tee.
Standard golf attire expected; confirm specifics before playing.
Misses into Speedway rough and fresh bunkers can be penal—be prepared for lost balls on long or windy stretches.
Subtle angles and clever Dye tricks mean yardages matter more than most resort tracks.
Tee times around Indy 500 are in high demand—rates and crowds surge during big events.
You’ll cross open ground in the Speedway infield, so windbreakers or layers are smart even on warm days.
Course opens as Speedway Golf Course, Bill Diddel design
Expanded to 27 holes, infield and outside routing
Major Pete Dye redesign begins
Reopens as 18-hole Brickyard Crossing with 4 holes in the infield
$1 million invested in bunkers and trees
Only at Brickyard Crossing do you pause your round to cross into the infield of the world’s most famous racetrack. The sense of occasion is inescapable—stand on the tee and look up at grandstands that once roared with Indy 500 crowds, all while plotting your way through holes no other course can offer.
Dye’s 1992–93 overhaul transformed Brickyard Crossing from quirky relic into a strategic, modern test. He retained the legendary 'crossing' identity with four infield holes but added bold bunkering and risk-reward par fives—traits that feel as contemporary today as they did three decades ago.
From PGA Tour beginnings to Senior Tour showdowns, Brickyard Crossing has always embraced the big stage. The routing and fresh conditions after the latest renovation ensure it's ready for players seeking a genuine taste of tournament golf in a totally unique setting.
Who else can say their golf trophy shelf includes a brick from the actual Indianapolis Motor Speedway? The course’s name isn’t just for show—it's a living link for golfers and racers alike, binding two great sporting passions together under the roar of grandstands.
Four of the course's holes play entirely within the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s oval.
The name 'Brickyard' comes from the historical brick-paved racing surface of the Speedway.
The course first opened in 1929—making it one of the oldest continuously operating venues tied to a major US sporting landmark.
Golfers often pause during play for race-day activities, making this one of the world’s very few golf venues with a live motorsports backdrop.
The tee and nearly 30 bunkers were fully renovated in 2025–26, revitalizing championship conditions.
Another fun Pete Dye design with a wild back nine, excellent value, and pure golf-first feel within a state park.
Epic bunkering and big-shouldered championship architecture—an Indiana must-play for public golf lovers.
Well-conditioned, modern layout known for options and scenery north of downtown.
Distinct two-nines design; combines classic routing with modern challenge.
Jack Nicklaus design, accessible if you can arrange a member game—Indy’s elite private test.
Downtown Indianapolis for easy access to Brickyard Crossing, nightlife, and other top courses.
Courses with the most similar DNA profile — matched by deviation shape across all eight playing characteristics.
Why it matches: What links these two? Puts the same premium on presentation — a familiar feeling, expressed in Pinnacle Country Club's own setting.
Why it matches: There is real overlap here. CordeValle offers similarly polished playing surfaces, making it a compelling counterpart to Brickyard Crossing.
Why it matches: Lost Dunes Golf Club is a natural next stop after Brickyard Crossing: it a comparable balance of challenge, variety, and character.
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