The best golf courses in Arkansas, USA

The Alotian Club in Roland, Arkansas is a highly exclusive, private 18-hole course designed by Tom Fazio and opened in 2004. Built by Warren Stephens, this meticulously maintained club features dramatic elevation changes, Bentgrass greens, and Zoysia fairways across 300 acres of wooded landscape. Consistently ranked among America’s top courses, Alotian is known for its commitment to world-class conditions and service.

Mystic Creek Golf Club in El Dorado, Arkansas, is a highly acclaimed course designed by Kenneth Dye, Jr. Established in 2013 and set among cathedral pines and rolling timberlands, it features high flashing bunkers and domed greens reminiscent of Pinehurst No. 2. Regularly ranked the best in Arkansas, Mystic Creek provides a challenging, scenic, and memorable golf experience for players of all skill levels.

Blessings Golf Club is a private, challenging 18-hole course near Fayetteville, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and opened in 2004. Known for dramatic elevation changes, forced carries, deep ravines, and large undulating greens, Blessings is regarded as one of the toughest courses in the United States and hosts the University of Arkansas golf teams.

Diamante Country Club is a private, award-winning 18-hole golf course designed to challenge golfers of all levels. Opened in 1995, it has earned top rankings in Arkansas and is known for its flexibility, length, and scenic Ouachita Mountains setting. The course provides a world-class, private club experience with a robust array of amenities.

Granada Golf Course in Hot Springs Village is an acclaimed layout designed by Ault, Clark & Associates. Opened in 2004, this scenic, rolling parkland course at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains features pine forests, creeks, and dramatic views. Consistently ranked among Arkansas's top ten public courses, Granada is known for its strategic design, striking conditioning, and memorable finishing holes.

Pleasant Valley Country Club, designed by Joe Finger in 1968, is a private member-owned club offering a 27-hole, 7,100-yard championship parkland layout. Known for its tree-lined fairways, scenic lake views, and rolling hills, the course is a consistent fixture among Arkansas's top clubs and provides classical design features and year-round playability.

Mountain Ranch Golf Club, designed by Edmund Ault, is an 18-hole public course ranked Arkansas' top resort golf course. Set in the scenic Ozark Mountains, it offers 6,780 yards of championship play with rolling terrain, dramatic elevation changes, and challenging doglegs. The course is renowned for both its beauty and strategic layout, appealing to golfers of all skill levels.

The Founders Course at Chenal Country Club in Little Rock was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and opened in 1990. It features Zoysia fairways and Tif Eagle Bermuda greens, winding through rolling hills and incorporating water on over half its holes. Recognized for its challenge and beauty, it offers a private, top-tier Arkansas golf experience.

The Country Club of Little Rock, established in 1902 and set in the historic Pulaski Heights neighborhood, is among the oldest and most prestigious private clubs in the South. Designed by Tom Bendelow, the layout features classic parkland routing overlooking the Arkansas River Valley and boasts expertly maintained Bentgrass greens.

Texarkana Country Club, established in 1914, features a restored Golden Age 18-hole course designed by William Langford and Theodore Moreau, with recent renovations by Ron Prichard. The course offers tree-lined fairways, sloping greens, and is recognized for its well-preserved strategic bunkering and classic parkland layout.

Hardscrabble Country Club in Fort Smith, Arkansas is a classic 18-hole private course originally designed by Perry Maxwell in 1926 and renovated by Jay and Carter Morrish in 1998. Known for its rolling fairways, mature trees, and strategic bunkering, the course provides a challenging yet enjoyable test for golfers. The club also features extensive tennis and swimming facilities.

Big Creek Golf & Country Club, designed by Thomas E. Clark of Ault, Clark & Associates and opened in 2000, is the premier course in north central Arkansas. The 18-hole layout features five tee boxes, modern amenities, and scenic play winding through the rolling Ozark landscape. Host to several USGA and Arkansas State events, it is open for public play by reservation.

Hot Springs Country Club (Arlington) is an historic 18-hole layout nestled in the picturesque Ouachita foothills of Arkansas. Established in 1898, the course was originally designed by Hall of Famer Willie Park Jr., with the current Arlington course crafted by William Diddel in 1927 and restored by Ben Crenshaw. The club is known for its tradition, mature tree-lined fairways, and challenging routing.

Stonebridge Meadows Golf Club is an acclaimed public course in Fayetteville, Arkansas, designed by Randy Heckenkemper and opened in 1997. Carved through the Ozark landscape, it features generous Bermuda fairways, quick bentgrass greens, and a challenging design suitable for all skill levels. The course is recognized for its superb conditions, scenic vistas, and top-tier hospitality.

Rebsamen Park Golf Course, designed by Tom Clark and Kevin Atkinson, is a municipal 18-hole layout nestled along a scenic bend of the Arkansas River. Established in 1954, it features Tif-Dwarf Bermuda greens, a championship-length course, practice areas, and a welcoming atmosphere for golfers of every skill level.