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Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex Activities

Golf

Discover the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex, home to the Kampen-Cosler and Ackerman-Allen 18-hole championship courses. Nestled on Purdue University's campus and just a 5-minute drive from The Union Club Hotel, this premier golf destination features two par-72 parkland and links-style courses. Designed by the legendary Pete Dye, these courses are renowned for their expansive bent-grass greens, fairways, and tees, offering an unforgettable golfing experience. Opening in Spring 2025, the new Pete Dye Clubhouse on the Ackerman-Allen course will feature a refined steakhouse on the second floor and an all-day bar & grill on the first floor, creating the ideal spot to unwind after a round of golf or catch all the collegiate game action!

Golf Courses

Ackerman-Allen Course

The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University offers a unique golf experience. The Ackerman-Allen Course, a Pete Dye design, is an 18-hole, parkland-style, par-72 championship golf course. The first of two courses in the complex that features large bent-grass greens, fairways and tees, the layout presents a challenge for golfers of all abilities. The property boasts rolling hills, tree-lined fairways, white sand bunkers, and minimal water hazards. Ackerman-Allen offers five sets of tees with the championship tees playing over 7,500 yards and the forward tees playing at 5,300 yards.

Golf course with water and sand traps

Golf Courses

Kampen-Kosler Course

Purdue University offers a unique golf experience in the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex. Ranked as one of the most difficult golf courses in Indiana, the layout includes vast sand bunkers, native grasslands, ponds and a natural celery bog. Kampen-Cosler offers five sets of tees with the championship tees playing over 7,400 yards and the forward tees playing at 5,300 yards. Kampen-Cosler is rated one of the top collegiate courses in the nation and has been awarded 4.5 stars on Golf Digest’s “Places to Play.” The course has also played host to a number of prestigious collegiate and public tournaments such as the 2000 Men’s Big Ten Championship, the 2004 Indiana Open, and the 2005 Women’s Western Amateur. The course is named in honor of Emerson Kampen and his support of Purdue Athletics. Mr. Kampen’s statue overlooks the first tee.

Golf course with shade and water bank
Your Next Round Awaits
Reception Desk at The Spa

Spa & Golf Package

The ultimate package for the best of both worlds! Experience the Pete Dye designed grounds, at the member exclusive Kampen-Cosler Course. After a day on the course, immerse yourself in revitalizing treatments at The Spa Union Club Hotel. Your stay includes a guest room for 2, tee time for 2 guests, golf cart, $150 spa credit, late check out, and valet/self-parking for 1 car per night.

Golf course with water and rock embankment

Exclusive Kampen Course Golf Package

Be a member for a day and experience the member exclusive Kampen-Cosler Course designed by this Golf Great, Pete Dye. Fully immerse yourself with a relaxing stay and play at Purdue University. Your stay includes a guest room for 2 people, tee time for 2 guests, golf cart, $80 credit to 8Eleven & BoilerUp Bar, late check out, and valet/self-parking for 1 car per night.

Purdue University

Groups & Events

Up to 400+ players can challenge either of our immaculate Pete Dye designed golf courses with the Purdue Golf Experience. Add our weather-protected Voinoff Pavilion, with a fireplace and stage, cozy clubhouse, and world-class practice facility, and you’ve found the finest facility for your next golf event. Our professional staff will handle the details – you take all the glory!

Top Notch Culinary Experiences
Carpet design with Purdue Crest

Boilerhouse Prime

OPENING SPRING 2025. As an extension of Union Club Hotel's fine dining, we bring you Boilerhouse Prime, a classic steakhouse offering a refined experience that celebrates the intertwined legacies of Purdue University and its golfing legends and visionaries. Named after iconic Purdue Boilermakers, the steakhouse pays homage the traditions and pride of the Boilermaker community.

Exterior hotel photo at dusk

Clubhouse Bar & Grill

OPENING SPRING 2025. Downstairs within Boilerhouse Prime, the Clubhouse Bar & Grill offers a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. The all-day dining and grab-and-go express menu caters to every need, from luncheons to mid-size gatherings. With ample lounge seating, a full secondary bar, and numerous TVs thoughtfully placed throughout, it’s the ultimate sports-viewing hub.