I knew French Lick, Indiana, produced one of the greatest basketball players of all time in Larry Bird. I didn't realize it’s also the home to some truly great golf. Larry Bird’s former home was my ...

The great Larry Bird dedicated his entire life to the small town of French Lick, Indiana, before entering the NBA. Known for his humble and approachable demeanor, "The Hick from French Lick" quickly ...

French Lick, Indiana — The first thing that comes to mind at the mention of this sleepy little town in rural southern Indiana is the legendary basketball star, Larry Bird, widely known as “the hick ...

FRENCH LICK — Just on the cusp of the French Lick Springs Hotel’s 175th anniversary in 2020, the new $17-million, six-story, 71-room Valley Tower and Valley Bar were opened Nov. 15 with much fanfare. ...

Just 180 miles west, but a world away, an escape to French Lick Resort can be as relaxing or rollicking as you like. With two stunning beaux-arts hotels on the property, both of which underwent a $382 ...

The Korn Ferry Tour Finals is in the books, which means 20 players have earned their PGA Tour cards for 2026. The 2025 KFT season came to an end Sunday at French Lick in Indiana, and the stakes were ...

Feigning weakness to gain the upper hand — it’s a strategic maneuver that Muhammed Ali made famous against George Foreman when the two clashed in Zaire in 1974. Over 30 years later, Pete Dye made it ...

Golf, gambling, good times. Like a lot of great resorts, French Lick isn’t the easiest place to get to, but once you’ve given your GPS a workout, you will be glad you did. Historic and lavish lodging ...

In golf architecture circles, Pete Dye is a living legend. Along with his wife, Alice, Dye has been building courses for more than 50 years, on five continents. Even by Dye’s standards, 2014 has been ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new subdivision is coming to Orange County, Indiana, for the first time in nearly 60 years. French Lick Resort is working with the Orange County Economic Development ...

We are starting a new segment here at News 8 called “Phil Finds Out” where Phil Sanchez explores a topic in our community. For our first installment in this new series, we wanted to know what’s behind ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A hotel at French Lick Resort suffered extensive hail damage during severe storms on Sunday evening. The West Baden Springs Hotel is still open to guests, but its well-known ...