There are 7 golf courses in South Bend, Indiana and 3 are municipal courses. There are also another 17 golf courses within 20 miles of South Bend, including 12 public, 2 municipal and 3 private courses. The oldest course in the South Bend area is the South Bend Country Club which was designed by George O'Neil and opened in 1916. The longest course is Blackthorn Golf Club, which is 7,105 yards. Warren Golf Course At Notre Dame is rated the best course near South Bend.