(La Porte, IN) - A golf course in La Porte is viewed as one of the best in the state.

 

Beechwood Golf Course is No. 9 in the annual rankings by a group called Golf Pass.

 

Kyle Cashmer, the golf pro at the municipal golf course, said the conditions have improved noticeably since the city in recent years invested into things like a new irrigation system and upgrades to the clubhouse.

 

He also credited Beechwood Golf Course Superintendent Jace Peterson and others for their work and focus on maintenance especially on the greens.

 

“It’s a great time to be part of Beechwood,” he said.

 

The golf course has been around since 1931.

 

Cashmer said the golf course has been recognized by the industry in the past as among the most challenging golf courses in the state and for the playing surface of its greens.

 

However, he said the golf course seemed a bit in decline until making a full rebound after the city’s investment into the facility and renewed interest in golf triggered by the pandemic.

 

He said improvements in the future could include things like the addition of a driving range.

 

“There’s a lot of momentum for Beechwood right now. I couldn’t say that probably 10 to 12 years ago,” he said.

 

Privately owned Legacy Hills just outside the La Porte city limits was ranked No. 25 in the state by the same group in its golf course rankings.