West Lafayette G&CC: West Lafayette Golf & Country Club: A Historic William Diddel 18-Hole Course with Modern Comforts and Scenic Beauty
West Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United States
Basic Listing Information
- Price
- $7,500,000
- Listing ID
- CS2400003
- Property Type
- Golf Course
- Listing Type
- Commercial Sale
- Status
- Active
- Images
- 37
- Beds/Baths
- -/4
- Baths
- 4
- Location Type
- Countryside
- View Type
- Greenbelt View
- Total Lot Size
- 122.69 acre (49.65 ha)
- Total Interior Area
- 17,999.99 sq ft (1,672.26 m²)
Listing Images
This notable course designed by William Diddel is golfer-friendly and features well-manicured fairways and greens, pristine scenery, challenging bunkers, and water hazards. For practice or warm-up, the facility includes a driving range with putting and chipping areas. The clubhouse has beautiful banquet facilities and meeting spaces overlooking the golf course. The 19th Hole Bar and Grill with a large deck overlooks the course and provides a relaxing and fun atmosphere. West Lafayette Golf and Country Club offers a blend of classic golfing charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal destination for golfers and event planners alike.
Long Description
West Lafayette Golf and Country Club has been serving the area since 1941 and is one of the area’s great traditional golf courses. Constructed in 1931 on rolling terrain, originally known as The Lafayette Elks Country Club Golf Course in Indiana, it is one of the notable courses designed by William Diddel. Diddel's design at Lafayette Elks Country Club reflects his signature style, with careful attention paid to the natural features of the land and strategic placement of hazards to provide a test for golfers of varying abilities.
This golfer-friendly course features well-manicured fairways and greens, pristine scenery, challenging bunkers, and water hazards. For practice or warm-up, the facility includes a driving range with putting and chipping areas. The clubhouse has beautiful banquet facilities and meeting spaces overlooking the golf course. The 19th Hole Bar and Grill with a large deck overlooks the course and provides a relaxing and fun atmosphere. West Lafayette Golf and Country Club offers a blend of classic golfing charm with modern amenities, making it an ideal destination for golfers and event planners alike.
William Diddel was a prominent American golf course architect known for his significant contributions to the field of golf course design during the 20th century. Born in 1884, Diddel began his career as a golfer before transitioning into golf course architecture. He designed or redesigned over 100 golf courses across the United States, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of golf.
Pete Dye was a renowned American golf course architect known for his innovative and often challenging designs that left a significant mark on the landscape of golf architecture. Born in 1925, Dye began his career in the late 1950s and went on to design numerous iconic courses worldwide.
Facilities and Amenities:
• Pro Shop: Fully Stocked and Staffed
• Banquet- Capacity 275
o Pinehurst room (a second-floor banquet room) 40' x 60', includes a dance floor 24' x 30'.
o Augusta Room (a second-floor banquet room) 40' x 75' includes a large bar with 4 60" TVs.
o Butler Cabin (a downstairs room) 25' x 50', includes 3 TVs and a private bar.
• Other Facilities: Clubhouse, Cart Barn, Storage building for course maintenance equipment, Mechanics Shop, Superintendent Office Space
• Amenities: Locker Room, Putting Green, Driving Range, Restaurant, Tennis Courts
Major Landmarks Nearby
Purdue University (4.5Miles/9 Minutes)- A major research university known for its engineering, science, and business programs.
Purdue University Airport (5.1Miles/11 Minutes)- Closest airport
Prophetstown State Park (10 Miles/20 Minutes)- A state park offering outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and historical exhibits
Lafayette, IN (5.2Miles/13 Minutes)- A city with a range of dining, shopping, entertainment options, historic architecture and cultural attractions.
Operational Details:
Staff: Restaurant 17, Golf Course: 27
Members 450+
• Course: https://youtu.be/dWMNe3GHCGk?si=juNAtTKVKIsQWEsl
- Details
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Number of Full Bathrooms 4 Number of Stories 2 Total Interior Area 17,999.99 sq ft (1,672.26 m²) Total Lot Size 122.69 acre (49.65 ha) Construction Status Completed Year Built 1931 Year Remodelled 2014 Air Condition Type Central Heating Type Central Furnished Type Fully Pool No Jacuzzi No Parking Type Parking Lot Number of Parking Spaces 120 - Geography
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Location West Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United States Country United States State Indiana County Tippecanoe City/Town West Lafayette Zip Code 47906 Location Type Countryside Geographic Type Grasslands View Type Greenbelt View - Infrastructure
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Type of Water Well Water Type of Sewer Public - Financial/Legal
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Price per Air-Conditionable Living Area $4,484.95/m2 ($416.67/sqft) Price per Square Meter $15.11/m2 ($1.40/sqft) List Price $7,500,000 Total Annual Property Taxes $9,958 Ownership Type Fee Simple
