home Plan Your Oklahoma City Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Bricktown nightlife, prairie golf, and OKC Thunder energy
Oklahoma City has quietly built a legit golf trip scene around strong public courses, the revitalized Bricktown entertainment district, and some of the best value in the region. Oak Tree National hosted a PGA Championship, and the public options like Karsten Creek (ranked among the top public courses in America) deliver surprising quality. Bricktown brings restaurants, bars, and a canal-district vibe that keeps the group entertained after dark.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Oklahoma City — curated for groups.
5 coursesSpring, Fall OKC (15 min drive)50-200k population
Courses
Karsten Creek Golf Club Bucket List Tom Fazio design ranked among the top 25 public courses in America — home of Oklahoma State golf with stunning lake and prairie views. Worth the 75-min drive.
$175-$300 parkland Par 72 · 7,095 yds Walkable TOP 100 PUBLIC
Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club Premium Bob Cupp design and home of OU golf — championship layout with Cross Timbers terrain, stone bridges, and excellent conditioning
$60-$100 parkland Par 72 · 7,176 yds
Lincoln Park Golf Course - East Course Solid Perry Maxwell design from 1929 — the oldest course in OKC with historic bones, good greens, and a walkable layout at municipal prices
$25-$40 parkland Par 70 · 6,505 yds Walkable
Earlywine Park Golf Course Solid Two solid 18-hole municipal courses on OKC's south side — well-maintained, affordable, and great for doubling up on rounds
$25-$45 parkland Par 72 · 6,900 yds Walkable
The Golf Club of Edmond Premium Tom Fazio design in Edmond with rolling Cross Timbers terrain and excellent conditioning — one of the best public courses in the OKC metro
$50-$85 parkland Par 71 · 6,903 yds
Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-18
$400-$1400/night
Nichols Hills / Lake Hefner area
pool hot tub game room fire pit outdoor kitchen
house Sleeps 10-16
$350-$1100/night
Bricktown / Downtown / Midtown
walkable to Bricktown parking modern finishes city views
Dining
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse $$$$ steakhouse OKC's premier steakhouse with dry-aged prime beef, an extensive wine list, and private group dining
Clark Crew BBQ $ bbq Travis Clark's award-winning BBQ with brisket, pulled pork, and scratch sides — the best BBQ in OKC
Ted's Cafe Escondido $$ mexican Oklahoma Tex-Mex institution with massive portions, table-side guacamole, and a loyal following
Vast $ upscale Fine dining on the 49th floor of Devon Tower — Oklahoma's tallest building with 360-degree views and creative American cuisine
Nightlife
Bricktown Brewery Late Night brewpub Oklahoma's original brewpub in the heart of the entertainment district — craft beer, pub food, and patio seating on the canal
The Jones Assembly Late Night patio Massive food-and-drink complex with live music, cocktails, and a design-forward industrial space
Skinny Slim's Late Night honky tonk Oklahoma honky-tonk with live country, pool tables, and ice-cold beers at dive-bar prices
Ponyboy Late Night cocktail Retro cocktail lounge and concert venue with a pool, movie screenings, and Outsiders-themed vibes
Activities Bricktown Entertainment District brewery half day $30-$70/pp
Walk the canal-district hitting breweries, comedy clubs, and restaurants — OKC's answer to the River Walk
Riversport Adventures kayaking half day $25-$55/pp
Whitewater rafting, zip lines, and kayaking at the Olympic-level Riversport complex on the Oklahoma River
Topgolf Oklahoma City go karts 2-3 hours $30-$50/pp
Multi-level driving bays with food and drinks — competitive warm-up before real rounds
Remington Park Casino casino half day $20-$100/pp
Horse racing and full casino floor — table games, slots, and live thoroughbred racing in season
