September 24, 2022

PERU, IN — Ranked one of the best values in the United States, Rock Hollow was sculpted from a former gravel quarry mine and the rocks that remain are intended to cause trouble. Wetlands, trees and heaving terrain complement an inspired routing by Pete Dye protege Tim Liddy that's situated in Peru, IN.

The Captains Club announced today that Rock Hollow Golf Club, locally known as "The Rock", was quickly eliminated due to availability. "One of the best values in the country," says Greg Long, Chairman of the Captains Club. "The rural golf course that hosted our 2008 event is too busy with our proposed dates.”  

Rock Hollow is very unique as it resides near downtown Peru, IN. The hotel to course commute would be moved to Logansport and expand to 20 minutes. Homers Sports Bar has closed moving nightlife to Logansport.

The golf course is impressive. "Rock Hollow provides 18 holes with lots of unique character and super conditions," said Greg Long. "I kept waiting for that boring hole lacking character and the fairway or green with disease or dirt spots. It never happens in a drought."

Harold Anderson won the 2008 Carl Spackler Open with 71 participants. There were 27 golfers in Illinois with Rock Hollow experience. "Household names like Chris Price, Marty Whalen, Jim Brewster, Justin Gorby, Tim Swanson, and Ken Sumner have zero rounds at Rock Hollow.

Numerous natural hazards throughout the course-wetlands, woods, rock pits, ponds and lakes, and thick rough and underbrush. "The fairways are for the most part generous," says Long. "Many of the fairways fall off on both sides two to three feet down into tall manicured rough. This is the true greatness of Rock Hollow: Liddy gives you a fair target to aim at, but if you should miss, you are in trouble and sometimes dead."

Rock Hollow Golf Club is truly one of those increasing rarities in golf: It is an outstanding, world-class course that is still affordable.

The 2023 Carl Spackler Open is expected to be held April 12, June 22, or July 12. Demand for participation is expected to require a maximum number of golfers regardless of location. Golf courses in Indiana, Pennslyvania, New Hampshire, Virginia, Canada, and North Carolina have been eliminated.