Tulsa Golf Trip Planning Guide
Tulsa is anchored by the Southern Hills legacy — one of the greatest championship courses in America — and backed by surprisingly strong public options. The Gathering Place park, Blue Dome district nightlife, and Cherry Street restaurant row give you a city with more personality than you'd expect. Green fees are half what you'd pay in Texas for comparable quality, making Tulsa the value play of the region.
5 courses · 4 restaurants · 4 bars · 4 activities
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
TUL (15 min drive)
$20–$400
$350/night
3 of 5
~$291/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Tulsa. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Southern Hills Country Club — parkland, $250–$400 · 4.9★
Perry Maxwell masterpiece and multiple PGA Championship/US Open host — private but limited guest access through member invitation. The crown jewel of Oklahoma golf.
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse — steakhouse, $$$$
Tulsa's top steakhouse with dry-aged prime cuts, a cigar lounge, and private dining rooms for groups
Valkyrie Bar — cocktail · Open late
Craft cocktail bar in the Blue Dome district — inventive drinks, moody lighting, and bartenders who know their stuff
Day 2
The Club at Indian Springs - East Course — parkland, $45–$80 · 4.6★
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design that's become the best public option in Tulsa — rolling terrain with native grasses and smart bunkering
Cherry Street Bar Crawl — half day, $25–$60/pp
Walk Cherry Street and Brookside hitting local bars, restaurants, and shops — Tulsa's best walkable nightlife strip
Burn Co. Barbeque — bbq, $
Tulsa BBQ institution with smoked brisket, burnt ends, and a rotating menu of creative specials
Soundpony Lounge — dive · Open late
Tulsa's beloved dive bar with cheap drinks, live music, and a dance floor that gets rowdy after midnight
Day 3
Forest Ridge Golf Club — parkland, $50–$90 · 4.5★
Randy Heckenkemper design in Broken Arrow with challenging elevation and water features — one of the best-conditioned public courses in Oklahoma
Gathering Place Park — 2-3 hours, $0–$20/pp
USA Today's #1 Best New Attraction — 66-acre riverside park with adventure playgrounds, boathouse, and trails
Elote Cafe & Catering — mexican, $$
Creative Southwestern cuisine with smoked chicken nachos that have a cult following in Tulsa — casual and group-perfect
Prairie Brewpub — brewpub
Taproom for Oklahoma's most acclaimed brewery — funky sours, barrel-aged stouts, and a chill downtown space
Course-by-Course Guide
Tulsa has 5 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Southern Hills Country Club
Bucket ListPerry Maxwell masterpiece and multiple PGA Championship/US Open host — private but limited guest access through member invitation. The crown jewel of Oklahoma golf.
The Club at Indian Springs - East Course
PremiumBill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design that's become the best public option in Tulsa — rolling terrain with native grasses and smart bunkering
Battle Creek Golf Club
SolidTulsa's best-kept public secret — mature trees, elevation changes, and excellent conditions at rock-bottom prices
Forest Ridge Golf Club
PremiumRandy Heckenkemper design in Broken Arrow with challenging elevation and water features — one of the best-conditioned public courses in Oklahoma
Mohawk Park Golf Course
BudgetTwo 18-hole courses at municipal prices — Pecan Valley hosted the 1984 US Amateur. Raw but historic with surprising bones.
Where to Stay
Tulsa has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$400–$1400/night
Sleeps 12–18 · Midtown / Brookside / Cherry Street area
$350–$1100/night
Sleeps 10–16 · Downtown / Blue Dome / Arts District
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse
$$$$Tulsa's top steakhouse with dry-aged prime cuts, a cigar lounge, and private dining rooms for groups
Burn Co. Barbeque
$Tulsa BBQ institution with smoked brisket, burnt ends, and a rotating menu of creative specials
Elote Cafe & Catering
$$Creative Southwestern cuisine with smoked chicken nachos that have a cult following in Tulsa — casual and group-perfect
Juniper Restaurant
$Elevated comfort food with Oklahoma-sourced ingredients — the best fine dining experience in Tulsa
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
Valkyrie Bar
Late NightCraft cocktail bar in the Blue Dome district — inventive drinks, moody lighting, and bartenders who know their stuff
Soundpony Lounge
Late NightTulsa's beloved dive bar with cheap drinks, live music, and a dance floor that gets rowdy after midnight
Prairie Brewpub
Taproom for Oklahoma's most acclaimed brewery — funky sours, barrel-aged stouts, and a chill downtown space
Mercury Lounge
Late NightUpscale cocktail bar with live jazz and a rooftop patio overlooking downtown Tulsa — the sophisticated group outing
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Cherry Street Bar Crawl
Walk Cherry Street and Brookside hitting local bars, restaurants, and shops — Tulsa's best walkable nightlife strip
Gathering Place Park
USA Today's #1 Best New Attraction — 66-acre riverside park with adventure playgrounds, boathouse, and trails
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
Full casino in nearby Catoosa with poker, table games, and concerts — solid group gambling session
Keystone Lake Fishing
Guided bass fishing on Keystone Lake — 26,000 acres of Oklahoma reservoir fishing 20 min from Tulsa
Getting There
Fly into Tulsa International Airport (TUL) — it's a 15-minute drive to Tulsa. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Tulsa Party Bus and Oklahoma Limo Service). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.