Arkansas

Arkansas’s 189 golf courses serve a state with more natural beauty than its golf reputation suggests. The Ozark and Ouachita Mountains create dramatic topography — river valleys, forested ridges, clear lakes — that produces some of the South-Central region’s most scenic and underrated golf. Arkansas is where you’ll find both nationally ranked public layouts and some of the country’s most affordable rounds ($20/18 holes including cart) within a few hours of each other.

Northwest Arkansas around Fayetteville and Bentonville has become one of the country’s fastest-growing metro areas, driven by Walmart’s headquarters and an arts-and-outdoor-recreation boom that has attracted golf investment. Hot Springs remains a resort destination with a historic connection to golf. And Mystic Creek in El Dorado — Arkansas’s most nationally acclaimed public course — proves that the state’s south produces designs competitive with any in the region.

Arkansas Golf by Region

Northwest Arkansas / Fayetteville / Bentonville

The rapidly growing NW Arkansas corridor has become the state’s golf investment focus. Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club in Fayetteville is the area’s top-rated public course — a 7,150-yard Randy Heckenkemper design with a 75.1 rating through parkland terrain. Bella Vista Country Club operates five regulation courses for its large retirement community, making it the region’s largest golf concentration. Big Creek Golf and Country Club in Mountain Home, two hours east, is a public Thomas Clark design winding through Ozark ridgeline scenery at accessible prices.

Hot Springs / Central Arkansas

Hot Springs has five public golf courses in a compact resort setting, historically associated with the city’s spa and racing culture. The Balboa Golf Course and Hot Springs Country Club (semi-private) are the main draws for visiting golfers. Little Rock’s metro market has several semi-private and public options serving the capital’s population at mid-range prices ($30–$55). Rebsamen Golf Course in Little Rock is a well-regarded public option on the Arkansas River.

Southern Arkansas

Mystic Creek Golf Club in El Dorado is Arkansas’s most nationally recognized layout — a course that has appeared on top-50 national public course lists and stands as the state’s best-ranked public round. The surrounding Ouachita country is less populated but produces excellent natural golf settings.

Top Courses in Arkansas

  • Mystic Creek Golf Club (El Dorado) — Arkansas’s top-ranked public course nationally; appearances on national top-50 public lists. Semi-private; green fees ~$40–$60.
  • Big Creek Golf & Country Club (Mountain Home) — Thomas Clark design winding through the Ozark landscape; public; excellent conditions. Green fees ~$35–$55.
  • Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club (Fayetteville) — Best-rated public course in northwest Arkansas; 7,150 yards, course rating 75.1. Green fees ~$80–$90.
  • Balboa Golf Course (Hot Springs) — Resort-area public layout in the Hot Springs national resort corridor; scenic and accessible. Green fees ~$30–$50.
  • The Ridges at Village Creek (Wynne) — One of Arkansas’s great affordability finds; 18 holes including cart for ~$20–$36; strong local reputation for conditions. Green fees ~$19–$36.
  • Rebsamen Golf Course (Little Rock) — Public municipal on the Arkansas River; best-value everyday round in the capital area. Green fees ~$20–$35.
  • Red Apple Inn Golf Course (Heber Springs) — Scenic semi-private course on Greers Ferry Lake; resort setting with Ozark Mountain views. Green fees ~$35–$55.

When to Play Golf in Arkansas

Arkansas’s golf season runs essentially year-round with the best conditions from March through May and September through November. Springs are lush and temperatures (65–80°F) are ideal. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid (88–95°F) but manageable with early morning tee times. The Ozarks and Ouachitas run slightly cooler than the Delta lowlands in summer. Winter play (December–February) is possible in mild years; average January highs of 45–50°F occasionally allow rounds, but frost and occasional snow interrupt the northern and mountain areas. Hot Springs resort courses see their peak in spring and fall when visitors combine golf with spa visits and horse racing season at Oaklawn Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many golf courses are in Arkansas?

Arkansas has 189 golf courses in our database. The state’s golf is distributed across the northwest (Fayetteville, Bentonville), the Hot Springs resort area, Little Rock’s metro market, and southern Arkansas near the Louisiana border where Mystic Creek anchors the national reputation.

What is the best golf course in Arkansas?

Mystic Creek Golf Club (El Dorado) is Arkansas’s most nationally acclaimed public course by rankings. Stonebridge Meadows (Fayetteville) is the top option in the rapidly growing northwest market. Big Creek (Mountain Home) is the state’s most scenic Ozark public layout.

When is the best time to golf in Arkansas?

April through June and September through November. Spring conditions are excellent throughout the state. Fall delivers comfortable temperatures and good course conditions without the summer heat and humidity.

How much does golf cost in Arkansas?

Arkansas is one of the South’s best-value golf markets. Budget courses run $19–$35; quality public tracks charge $35–$60; and the northwest corridor’s top-rated Stonebridge Meadows runs $80–$90. The Ridges at Village Creek is one of the best affordability stories in American golf at around $20 for 18 holes with cart.

All Golf Courses in Arkansas

Browse all 189 Arkansas golf courses in our database below, including green fees, location, and course details.

CourseCityFees
Sage Meadows Golf CourseJonesboro$28.00 / $35.00
Big Creek Golf & Country ClubMountain Home$45.00 / $55.00
Stonebridge Meadows Golf ClubFayetteville$32.00 / $42.00
Diamondhead Golf ClubHot Springs$24.00 / $28.00
Eagle CrestAlma$27.00 / $37.00
River Valley Golf CourseAlma$10.00 / $12.00
Arkadelphia Country ClubArkadelphia$13.00
Ashdown Golf ClubAshdown$10.00 / $18.00
Millwood Landing Golf & RV ResortAshdown$12.74 / $20.16
Bald Knob Country ClubBald Knob$12.00 / $15.00
Deer Trails Golf CourseBarling$10.00 / $15.00
Batesville Country ClubBatesville$20.00 / $25.00
Batesville Municipal Golf CourseBatesville$6.00 / $8.00
The Course at Eagle MountainBatesville$35.00 / $45.00
Berksdale Course at Bella Vista Village Golf CoursesBella Vista$25.00
Branchwood Course at Bella Vista Village Golf CoursesBella Vista$14.00
Country Club Course at Bella Vista Village Golf CoursesBella Vista$25.00
Highlands Course at Bella Vista Village Golf CoursesBella Vista$25.00
Kingswood Course at Bella Vista Village Golf CoursesBella Vista$25.00
Metfield Dogwood Hills Course at Bella Vista Village Golf CoursesBella Vista$25.00
Scottsdale Course at Bella Vista Village Golf CoursesBella Vista$25.00
Longhills Golf CourseBenton$15.00 / $19.00
Trace Creek Country ClubBenton$20.00
Links at Bentonville Golf & Athletic ClubBentonville$16.07
Carroll County Country ClubBerryville$20.00
Caddo Creek Golf ClubBismarck$14.00 / $16.00
DeGray State Park Golf CourseBismarck$13.00 / $14.00
18-Hole Course at Thunder Bayou Golf LinksBlythevillenan / nan
9-Hole Course at Thunder Bayou Golf LinksBlytheville$16.00 / $20.00
Blytheville Country ClubBlytheville$46.00
Cherokee Creek Golf ClubBooneville$10.00
Brinkley Country ClubBrinkley$10.00
Beverly Hills Golf CourseBrookland$9.00 / $11.00
Rivercliff Golf CourseBull Shoals$18.00 / $20.00
Cypress Creek Course at Cypress Creek Golf ClubCabot$30.00 / $40.00
Mountain Springs Course at Cypress Creek Golf ClubCabot$30.00 / $40.00
Rolling Hills Country ClubCabot$14.00 / $17.00
Camden Country ClubCamden$15.00 / $20.00
Creeks Public LinksCave Springs$16.00 / $20.00
North Course at Cherokee VillageCherokee Village$30.00
South Course at Cherokee VillageCherokee Village$30.00
Clarksville Country ClubClarksville$13.00
Red River Golf ClubClinton$10.00
Cadron Valley Country ClubConway$12.00 / $15.00
Centennial Valley Golf & Athletic ClubConway$45.00
Conway Country ClubConway$20.00 / $25.00
Victory Lake Golf CourseCorning$10.00 / $12.00
Prairie Country ClubCrossett$11.00 / $16.00
Unity Road GolfCrossett$9.00
Chamberlyne Country ClubDanville$43.00 / $53.50
Bay Ridge Boat & Golf ClubDardanelle$20.00
DeQueen Country ClubDe Queen$10.00 / $20.00
Oak Hills Country ClubDe Witt$10.00
Diamond Hills Country ClubDiamond City$18.40
El Dorado Golf & Country ClubEl Dorado$15.00 / $20.00
Lions Club Golf CourseEl Dorado$10.00 / $12.00
Indian Hills Golf Course at Fairfield BayFairfield Bay$18.00
Mountain Ranch Golf Club at Fairfield BayFairfield Bay$59.00 / $62.00
Valley View Golf ClubFarmington$35.00 / $45.00
Fayetteville Country ClubFayetteville$50.00
Paradise ValleyFayetteville$25.00 / $35.00
Razorback Park Golf CourseFayetteville$11.00
Fordyce Country ClubFordyce$10.00
Forrest City Country ClubForrest City$30.00
Fianna Hills Country ClubFort Smith$50.00
Fort Smith Country ClubFort Smith$9.00 / $11.00
Hardscrabble Country ClubFort Smith$70.00 / $90.00
LinksFort Smith$10.00
Magnolia Silo Course at Ben Geren Regional Park Golf CourseFort Smith$15.00 / $17.00
Magnolia Willow Course at Ben Geren Regional Park Golf CourseFort Smith$15.00 / $17.00
Willow Silo Course at Ben Geren Regional Park Golf CourseFort Smith$15.00 / $17.00
Glenwood Country ClubGlenwood$19.00 / $26.00
Persimmon Ridge Golf ClubGreenbrier$18.00 / $24.00
Vache Grasse Country ClubGreenwood$12.00 / $15.00
Harrison Country ClubHarrisonnan / nan
Rock Springs Golf & Athletic ClubHarrison$10.00
Grand Prairie Country ClubHazen$15.00 / $20.00
Lost Creek Golf ClubHeber Springs$18.00 / $20.00
Red Apple Inn & Country ClubHeber Springs$30.00
Thunderbird Country ClubHeber Springs$18.00
Eighteen Hole Course at Holiday Island Country ClubHoliday Island$27.00
Island Course at Holiday Island Country ClubHoliday Island$27.00
Hope Country ClubHope$25.00
Hillhigh Hotel, Spa & Golf ResortHorseshoe Bend$10.00
Turkey Mountain Golf CourseHorseshoe Bend$20.00 / $22.00
Arlington Course at Hot Springs Golf & Country ClubHot Springs$90.00
Majestic Course at Hot Springs Golf & Country ClubHot Springs$60.00
Pineview Course at Hot Springs Golf & Country ClubHot Springs$30.00
Belvedere Country ClubHot Springs National Park$55.00 / $65.00
Essex Park Golf CourseHot Springs National Park$15.00
Lakeside Golf ClubHot Springs National Park$9.00
Magic Hills Golf CourseHot Springs National Park$7.00
Balboa Course at Hot Springs VillageHot Springs Village$37.00
Coronado Course at Hot Springs VillageHot Springs Village$33.00
Cortez Course at Hot Springs VillageHot Springs Village$37.00
DeSoto Course at Hot Springs VillageHot Springs Village$37.00
Diamante Golf CourseHot Springs Village$50.00 / $75.00
Magellan Course at Hot Springs VillageHot Springs Village$37.00
Ponce de Leon Course at Hot Springs VillageHot Springs Village$37.00
Bunker Hill Golf CourseHouston$20.00 / $30.00
Oakridge Golf CourseHuntsville$8.00 / $12.00
Deer Run Golf CourseJacksonville$7.00 / $9.00
Foxwood Country ClubJacksonville$15.00 / $25.00
Hidden Valley Golf CourseJonesboro$12.00 / $15.00
Jonesboro Country ClubJonesboro$40.00 / $60.00
Links at JonesboroJonesboro$15.00
North Hills Country ClubJonesboro$8.00 / $9.00
RidgePointe Country ClubJonesboro$30.00 / $40.00
West Helena Municipal Golf CourseLexa$10.00
Bear Den Mountain Course at Chenal Country ClubLittle Rock$100.00
Chairman Nine Course at First Tee of ArkansasLittle Rock$20.00 / $24.00
Championship Course at Rebsamen Park Golf CourseLittle Rock$18.00 / $24.00
Country Club of Little RockLittle Rock$40.00 / $50.00
Executive Course at Rebsamen Park Golf CourseLittle Rock$10.00 / $12.00
Founders Course at Chenal Country ClubLittle Rock$85.00
Honors Nine Course at First Tee of ArkansasLittle Rock$20.00 / $24.00
Little Rocks Hindman Park Golf CourseLittle Rock$10.50 / $13.00
North Hills Country ClubLittle Rock$30.00 / $40.00
Regulation Course at Pleasant Valley Country ClubLittle Rock$50.00 / $65.00
Third Nine Course at Pleasant Valley Country ClubLittle Rock$35.00 / $50.00
War Memorial Park Golf CourseLittle Rock$10.00 / $13.00
Western Hills Country ClubLittle Rock$8.60 / $16.66
Links at LowellLowell$10.00
Lakeview Golf & Country ClubMabelvale$12.00 / $15.00
Lil bit a Heaven Golf ClubMagazine$9.00 / $12.00
Magnolia Country ClubMagnolia$21.00 / $26.00
Malvern Country ClubMalvern$15.00 / $25.00
Big Lake Country ClubManila$12.00 / $20.00
Marianna Country ClubMarianna$15.00
Marion Lakes Golf & Athletic ClubMarion$25.00
Three Rivers Country ClubMarked Tree$12.00 / $20.00
Country Club of ArkansasMaumelle$22.00 / $35.00
Maumelle Country ClubMaumelle$45.00 / $55.00
Plantation Golf ClubMaumelle$20.00 / $25.00
Delta Country ClubMcgehee$10.00
Ouachita Country ClubMena$10.00 / $15.00
Cedar Ridge Golf CourseMonticello$12.00
Monticello Country ClubMonticello$10.00 / $12.50
Morrilton Country ClubMorrilton$15.00 / $20.00
Twin Lakes Golf ClubMountain Home$22.00
Pine Hills Golf CourseMountain View$12.00
Nashville Country ClubNashville$15.00 / $20.00
Newport Country ClubNewport$20.00
Village Creek Golf ClubNewport$20.00
Camp Robinson Duffers ClubNorth Little Rock$6.00 / $7.00
Championship Course at Burns Park Golf CourseNorth Little Rock$10.00 / $12.00
Pine Valley Golf CourseNorth Little Rock$6.50 / $9.00
Quapaw Golf LinksNorth Little Rock$25.00 / $30.00
Tournament Course at Burns Park Golf CourseNorth Little Rock$10.00 / $12.00
Riverlawn Country ClubOsceola$12.00
Fox Hills Country ClubParagould$13.00 / $18.00
Paragould Country ClubParagould$25.00
Big Sugar Golf ClubPea Ridgenan / nan
Walnut Lake Country ClubPickens$10.00
Sugar Creek Country ClubPiggott$15.00
Harbor Oaks Golf ClubPine Bluff$19.00 / $29.00
Jaycee Golf CoursePine Bluff$7.50
Pine Bluff Country ClubPine Bluff$25.00
Rosswood Country ClubPine Bluff$12.00 / $17.00
Rolling Hills Country ClubPocahontas$20.00
Galla Creek Golf CoursePottsville$15.00
Prescott Country ClubPrescott$15.00 / $20.00
Little Creek Recreation ClubRatcliff$12.00 / $14.00
Lost Springs Golf & Athletic ClubRogersnan / nan
Pinnacle Country ClubRogers$120.00
Prairie Creek Country ClubRogers$16.00 / $18.00
Russellville Country ClubRussellville$25.00
Course at River OaksSearcy$18.00
Searcy Country ClubSearcy$20.00 / $25.00
Sheridan Golf & Country ClubSheridan$15.00
Links at SherwoodSherwood$10.00
Dawn Hill Golf & Racquet ClubSiloam Springs$20.00 / $22.00
Siloam Springs Country ClubSiloam Springs$12.00 / $15.00
Lost Mine Golf CourseSilver Hill$10.00
Pine Hills Country ClubSmackover$10.00
Brush Creek Golf CourseSpringdale$12.00
Springdale Country ClubSpringdale$35.00
Stuttgart Country ClubStuttgart$15.00
Golf Center TexarkanaTexarkananan / nan
Links at TexarkanaTexarkana$15.00
South Haven Golf ClubTexarkana$12.00 / $15.00
Texarkana Country ClubTexarkana$50.00
Trumann Country ClubTrumann$15.00
Cedars Country ClubVan Buren$8.00
Waldron Country ClubWaldron$13.50 / $19.00
Walnut Ridge Golf & Country ClubWalnut Ridge$12.50 / $15.00
West Helena Municipal Golf CourseWest Helena$25.00
Meadowbrook Country ClubWest Memphis$25.00 / $30.00
Crowleys Ridge Country ClubWynne$25.00

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