Ackerman-Allen Course

Course Details

The Ackerman-Allen Course is a Pete Dye design, 18-hole, parkland style, championship golf course on the grounds of Purdue University. Originally, the course was known as Purdue South and was built in 1934 by architect Bill Diddel. In 1961, the South Course hosted the NCAA Championship. Purdue was the eventual team champion, and the individual winner that year was Jack Nicklaus. In 1968, the course was redesigned by Larry Packard and in 1998, the course was developed further and renamed Ackerman Hills, in recognition of Jim and Lois Ackerman and their support of Purdue Athletics.

Ackerman Hills underwent another transformation, this time led by legendary architect Pete Dye. This would be the second time that Pete took on the challenge of converting an existing Purdue Course into a championship venue. Jim Ackerman and Purdue Director of Golf, Devon Brouse, conceived the renovation. With significant contributions from the Ackerman family and Sam Allen of John Deere, the Ackerman Hills golf course reopened in 2016 as the Ackerman-Allen Course. The course features large bent-grass greens, fairways, and tees. The layout provides golfers of all abilities with rolling hills, tree-lined fairways, and beautiful white sand, as well as providing five sets of tees ranging from 5,300 yards to 7,500 yards.

With 2 courses on the Pete Dye Golf Trail, Purdue University is excited for the opportunity to make Greater Lafayette one of Indiana’s premier golf destinations.

RATES: $50-$109 with cart

Men

Tee	Yardage	Rating	Slope
Black	7,456	76.8	137
Blue	6,838	73.2	128
White	6,363	70.9	125
Gold	6,003	69.2	121
Silver	5,255	65.9	114

Women

Tee	Yardage	Rating	Slope
Gold	6,003	74.8	128
Silver	5,255	70.6	119

Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex

1300 Cherry Lane
West Lafayette, IN 47906

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765.494.3139

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Course Look

I of III

Ackerman-Allen was Pete Dye’s second Purdue course to transform into a championship venue.

II of III

Golfers play in the midst of rolling hills, tree-lined fairways and white sand.

III of III

The course is named in recognition of Jim and Lois Ackerman and their support of Purdue Athletics.

The layout provides golfers of all abilities with rolling hills, tree-lined fairways, and beautiful white sand, as well as providing five sets of tees ranging from 5,300 yards to 7,500 yards.”

Lafayette & West Lafayette

Located two hours south of Chicago and one north of Indianapolis, just off of I-65, is an enchanting community steeped in history yet overflowing with the contemporary flair of a Big Ten university town. Home of Purdue University, one of the 25 largest universities in the country, the Lafayette-West Lafayette area is nestled along the banks of the Wabash River.

Home of Purdue University, one of the 25 largest universities in the country.

The Tippecanoe Battlefield, Prophetstown State Park and Farm at Prophetstown provide visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich history of struggles between settlers and Native American tribes and how this land has been developed over the centuries. Wolf Park allows visitors to observe wolves, foxes, coyotes and bison on more than 75 acres of protected land. Visitors can also schedule tours of the facility or attend a variety of talks and programs that take place every weekend from May through November.

Amenities Activities Dining

amenities

Lafayette & West Lafayette offer many lodging options including Hampton Inn & Suites, Four Points by Sheraton, Homewood Inn & Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, multiple superhost Airbnb properties and more than 25 other well-known hotel brands. All located within a short drive from the course.

activities

Here in Lafayette and West Lafayette, we are all things Purdue! Enjoy the excitement of a football game at Ross-Ade Stadium, a basketball game at Mackey Arena or tour Purdue’s campus where Neil Armstrong and Drew Brees once studied. There’s something for everyone on this Big Ten campus!

The Recently designated as one of Indiana's first Arts Districts, the local atmosphere is charged with stimulating creativity. Offering everything from local museums, performing and creative artists to nationally recognized entertainment through various arts organizations. But the creativity doesn't stop with the endless stream of galleries and theaters.

There are over 30 parks in the area with a variety of recreational opportunities, including Wolf Park in Battle Ground. Columbian Park & Columbian Park Zoo offer a water park, playground areas for all ages and an interactive zoo. If in the mood for hiking, biking, canoeing or ice skating, check out Clegg Gardens, Tapawingo Park, or Wabash Heritage Trail for a fun-filled active day.

dining

Enjoy a variety of more than 275 dining options that will suit all taste buds and budgets. Dive into the Duane Purvis Burger at Triple XXX, Indiana’s first and oldest drive-in, or stop in right across the street to Bruno’s and enjoy a few slices of hand-tossed pizza and their famous Bruno Dough. Experience the variety of bars and pubs Lafayette & West Lafayette has to offer. Visit the Knickerbocker Saloon, Indiana’s oldest bar, Go Ugly Early at Harry’s Chocolate Shop and give the local beer a try at one of our fantastic breweries.