Golf is a fun and challenging activity. It requires skill and patience, and it’s also a wonderful way to spend time with family and friends. Golf at one of Fort Smith’s local golf courses, and you can make a day of playing the holes and having a nice meal. Here are three golf courses to explore in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Ben Geren Golf Course
Opening at 7:30 a.m. and closing at sundown every day, the Ben Geren Golf Course in Fort Smith offers 27 holes of golf to play. The course itself includes different settings to play through like Bermuda grass fairways, water, tall grass prairies, and woods. The course also has Mini Verde Bermuda grass greens, and it meets USGA Green Section standards. When you’re not on the course, you can enjoy other amenities like the full-service pro shop. If you want to learn golf or improve your game, consider booking a private lesson.
Drinks and snacks are available at the course for enjoyment before, during, and after a game. Greens fees range between $18 and $34 per 9 or 18-hole game, depending on the time of the week. Annual ticket passes are available, as well as unlimited greens and carts packages.
Deer Crossing Golf Course
Deer Crossing Golf Course is part of the Deer Crossing Country Club. The course has nine holes and is a challenge for golfers of all skill levels. It features hybrid Bermuda greens. In addition to the course, Deer Crossing also has a chipping area, driving range, and putting green.
A full-service pro shop and a restaurant are on-site to meet all of your needs with the restaurant serving breakfast and lunch. If you like the competitive aspect of golf, Deer Creek has leagues for men, women, and couples. They also host tournaments for local organizations and fundraisers.
Eagle Crest Golf Course
Eagle Crest Golf Course in Alma first opened in 1997 for all levels of golfer. It is at the foot of the Ozark Mountains and serves as one of the courses on Natural State Golf Trail. The course has a full-service pro shop on the premises and an 11,000 square-foot driving range including water, Bermuda grass tees, and six targets. There’s also a practice green right next to it with eight target holes and space to putt.
Fees to golf range from $35 to $46 depending on the time of day and day of the week. Eagle Crest also has an on-site RV park with fee options to stay only or to stay and play, making it a nice place to get away and golf for a weekend.
Golfing is one way to appreciate the beautiful nature of the Fort Smith area while enjoying the game. Each course in the area has an appeal for budding golf enthusiasts and seasoned professionals alike. Make room in your schedule for a golf game at one of these excellent courses when you visit Fort Smith next time.
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