Local Rules
Licensed cart drivers
All cart drivers must possess a valid driver’s license.
Play at own risk
Golfers play at their own risk.
Staff enforcement
Course marshals, employees and professional staff may enforce the course rules.
Green clearance
Carts may not go closer than red lines or within 30 feet of green surface.
Private cart insurance
Private cart owners must provide their own insurance.
Cart occupancy
Limit of two adults per cart.
Wet or frosty conditions
Carts remain on paths when staff require during wet or frosty weather.
Check-in before play
All players must check in at the Pro Shop before teeing off.
Cart condition
Carts must be maintained in good condition and may be inspected.
Children on course
Children under six are not permitted on the course.
70-degree cart-path rule
Powered carts must follow the 70-degree cart-path rule; approach the ball at right angles and avoid wet spots.
Private cart sticker
Private carts must display the current annual cart-path use fee sticker.
Player equipment
Each player must have a set of clubs. Shirts and shoes are required at all times.
Walking cart clearance
Walking carts must remain at least 10 feet from greens.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Small greens and subtle putting breaks reward precise approach play. An 18-hole William H. Diddel design established in 1924 near Lebanon. Historic parkland golf in a private Indiana setting
Major Risks
Small greens Approaches missing the correct section can leave demanding recovery putts. Cart-path restrictions Official conditions require paths around tees, greens and par 3 holes.
Blue Tee Strategy
Favor controlled tee shots. Control approach distance. Play for the right angle into compact greens
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Official material supports a historic traditional private-club experience. MEDIUM Historic character Traditional design
Course Conditions
VERIFIED Carts and range reported operating with path restrictions Check current conditions before play. Keep tires on the path where directed. 2026-09-05 2026-08-29 Follow cart-path restrictions and expect some walking. The official homepage reported carts running and the range open, with path-only requirements.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Ulen Country Club quick brief Historic Diddel parkland course with small greens. Course feel Favor approach angles and control distance. Priority Control position into compact greens and respect cart-path instructions.
Regulations
Course care
Repair ball marks, divots and rake all bunkers; leave rakes in the bunker.
Pace of play
Players must keep up with the group ahead or allow faster players to play through.
No metal spikes
Metal spikes are not allowed.
Cart damage responsibility
Cart operators or owners are responsible for damage caused by cart use.
Group size
No more than four players per group are permitted on weekends or holidays, except during tournaments.
Alcohol and coolers
Alcoholic beverages and coolers may not be brought onto the property; alcohol must be purchased from the Pro Shop.