Golf in Lawrence

Lawrence occupies an unusual position in the Indianapolis metro: incorporated as its own city yet fully embedded in the urban fabric of Marion County's northeast side, sharing its territory with Hamilton County just across the line. The community traces its roots to Fort Benjamin Harrison, the Army installation whose decommissioning in the 1990s opened hundreds of acres to parks, trails, and recreational development — including The Fort Golf Course, now one of Indianapolis's most distinctive layouts. Three golf facilities serve Lawrence and its immediate surroundings, reflecting the dense residential population that has grown along the 38th Street and Pendleton Pike corridors. Lawrence feels suburban in character despite its urban county address — quieter than the downtown core, yet connected to the full range of Indianapolis amenities. For golfers, it offers some of the best-positioned courses on the northeast side of the city.