Dave Sansom Photography
Crooked Stick Golf Club, Carmel, Indiana

Crooked Stick Golf Club, Carmel, Indiana

by Dave Sansom Photography

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Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana, is a course I’ve had a long and rewarding relationship with over the years, so returning in 2025 to photograph it right after a full renovation was a special privilege. Designed by Pete Dye, Crooked Stick has always been recognized as one of the country’s great championship courses, and the recent renovation has only enhanced its legacy. Seeing familiar holes refreshed with updated bunkering, conditioning, and subtle design tweaks was inspiring. For me, the shoot was both a professional highlight and a personal joy.


Total solar eclipse over Crooked Stick Golf Club’s 17th hole with reflection in water hazard.
‎Crooked Stick During Total Solar Eclipse 2024
Aerial view of Crooked Stick Golf Club’s 8th green beside a calm lake under blue skies.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Aerial 08A
Aerial photo of Crooked Stick Golf Club’s 9th fairway leading to the clubhouse among lush trees.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Aerial 09
Aerial golf course photo of Crooked Stick’s Hole 10A with winding fairway beside reflective ponds.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Aerial 10
Overhead golf course image showing Crooked Stick’s unique 11B bunkering and green layout.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Aerial 11B
Afternoon sunlight stretches across lush fairways and bunkers at Crooked Stick Golf Club.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 01A 5-25
Deep bunkers and crisp greens define Crooked Stick Golf Club’s Hole 02B under a bright sky.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 02B 5-25
Morning clouds and soft light illuminate the rolling green contours at Crooked Stick Golf Club.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 02C 5-25
Dramatic clouds and long fairway lines lead to the green at Crooked Stick Golf Club’s Hole 02D.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 02D 5-25
Warm sunlight and golden shadows highlight greens and bunkers at Crooked Stick Golf Club.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 03A 5-25
Rolling fairways and precise bunkering define Crooked Stick Golf Club’s Hole 03B in sunlight.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 03B 5-25
Subtle morning shadows add depth to the greens and slopes of Crooked Stick Golf Club.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 03C 5-25
Contoured greens and layered fairways stretch toward the flag at Crooked Stick Golf Club.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 03D 5-25
The green of Hole 4A overlooks a peaceful lake beneath dramatic clouds at Crooked Stick Golf Club.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 04A 5-25
Morning light reveals rippling fairways and strategic bunkers at Crooked Stick Golf Club.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 04B 5-25
Early morning light reveals bold bunkering and smooth fairways at Crooked Stick Golf Club.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 05B 5-25
Sunlight filters through clouds, casting soft shadows across Crooked Stick Golf Club fairways.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 05D 5-25
A small creek and waterfall border the green at Crooked Stick Golf Club’s sixth hole.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 06A 5-25
Calm reflections in the water highlight the green and trees at Crooked Stick Golf Club.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 06B 5-25
A red covered bridge stands beside the water at Crooked Stick Golf Club’s Hole 6.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 06C 5-25
A bright flag and wooden bulkhead frame the green at Crooked Stick Golf Club’s sixth hole.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 06D 5-25
Soft evening light spreads across rolling greens and fairways at Crooked Stick Golf Club.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 07A 5-25
Gentle morning light illuminates the contours and bunkers at Crooked Stick Golf Club.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 07C 5-25
A sweeping green beside still water reflects trees and sky at Crooked Stick Golf Club.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 08B 5-25
Golden light reflects on water and green contours at Crooked Stick Golf Club’s eighth hole.
‎Crooked Stick Golf Club, Hole 08C 5-25