Chicago golfer itching to play in Northern Indiana

[whattaguy]

I haven't posted in a while and used the search function for some relatively good answers. However, I'm looking for something specific. I have a buddy from out of the country who is leaving in a couple of weeks, and want to play one more round before he leaves. Unfortunately, Chicago's weather is really cold and the nice courses aren't open yet (Thinking Thunderhawk up north or TPC Deere Run out west). We're trying to get a round in this coming Saturday, and I know that going a little south will give us warmer weather in Indiana. I'm thinking of Birck Boilermaker-Kampen. The weather's going to be decent, and it's not too far from the city.

Are there any other recommendations for Indiana Golf (preferably Northern) that's open at this time of year?

Thanks!

[MasonAsher2014]

I would personally go to Ackerman rather than Kampen, but that's just me.

A few other of my favorites are Tippecanoe County Club (shorter, but tough and great holes) and the Trophy Club (one of the best north of Indy).

[whattaguy]

Thanks for the recommendations! Unfortunately, it doesn't look like Tippecanoe or The Trophy Club are open now.

[RWC]

The Warren Course at Notre Dame is a great track. US Senior Open will be there in 2019.

[TheToolMan]

Local here. In West Lafayette we have three fantastic courses. You can't go wrong with Kampen or Ackerman at Purdue. Ackerman was extensively renovated a few years back and I now prefer it to Kampen. Kampen is, in my experience, much tougher but still very fun. We also have Coyote Crossing which has made a few Golf Digest lists. It's a great track where I spent my summers working in high school. 

[dennyjones]

Welcome to TST @TheToolMan.   Great first post.   Thanks for sharing.