Indian Springs Golf Club

Check out one of Central Ohio’s true gems with today’s feature: $21 for 18 Holes with Cart and a Bucket of Range Balls at Indian Springs Golf Club in Mechanicsburg near Columbus ($43 Value. Expires November 23, 2012.)

Indian Springs Golf Club, a hidden gem in Central Ohio since 1990, sprawls out across 300 rolling acres. Located between Columbus and Dayton, Indian Springs is just far enough off the beaten path that nature still stands untouched. Immerse yourself in the perfect combination of nature and a craftily designed course. Here, the gently sloping fairways seem to pour softly into the natural wetland hazards carefully wrangled throughout the course. There's also a magnificent wooden boardwalk that stretches over one of several lakes. Needless to say, picturesque views are frequent at Indian Springs Golf Club.

Indian Springs' original layout combines of "The Reserve" and "The Woods" into a demanding championship-length course. The Reserve and The Woods have a course rating/slope of 71.5/134 from the white tees with a total yardage of 6,480 yards — but the true test comes from the tips, which runs the yardage up to 7,109 yards! Such a drastic increase in length comes from holes such as No. 6, the 633-yard par-5. Indian Springs is definitely not a walk in the park and can be challenging for all skill levels so be sure to take a couple warm-up swings at the driving range before you begin your round.

In addition to satisfying the urge to get outdoors, Indian Springs Golf Club is also one of the best places to find a fair challenge in all of Ohio. In fact, the course was given a 4-star rating from Golf Digest in 1996. Don't take their word for it, however; see for yourself! And if Indian Springs is not on your favorites list just yet, it sure will be when you leave.