Donald Ross Golf Club

Donald Ross Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana carries a legacy tied directly to one of golf's most prolific designers. Donald J. Ross, whose work spans more than 40 years and more national championship venues than any other architect, designed these nine holes, which opened in 1927. The course stretches 3,472 yards from the longest tees, playing to a par of 36 with a course rating of 72.5 and a slope of 126. It was converted back to a nine-hole layout that is played twice to complete an 18-hole round. By choosing different tee combinations for each loop, golfers can experience meaningful variety between the front and back halves — a smart way to honor the original design while keeping the round fresh. As one of the oldest designed courses in the area, Donald Ross Golf Club offers a genuine connection to early American golf architecture.