Oklahoma City is one of the most underrated golf value markets in the South-Central United States — a city where weekday rates average $40–55, the municipal system delivers genuine quality at $22–38, and Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club (Robert Trent Jones Sr. design on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman) offers the best quality-per-dollar round in the entire metro. OKC's continental climate is a bonus: spring and fall windows are exceptional, and the city is playable nearly year-round.
Oklahoma City Green Fees by Tier (2026)
| Course | Weekday 18 | Weekend 18 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw Creek Golf Course | $22 | $41 | 3.6 ★ |
| Surrey Hills Golf Club | $25 | $25 | 3.3 ★ |
| The Golf Club of Edmond | $60 | $60 | 3.9 ★ |
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Lake Hefner and Lincoln Park: City Golf Done Right
Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation operates its two flagship golf facilities with a combined four 18-hole courses — more than most major American cities. Lake Hefner Golf Course (north OKC, on the shores of Lake Hefner) has two layouts (North and South) at $22–35 weekday. The North Course is the better of the two — good conditioning, lakeside views, and a consistent local favorite. Lincoln Park Golf Course (east OKC) mirrors the format with East and West courses at similar prices. Earlywine Park Golf Course (south OKC) completes the city system at the same price tier. All allow unrestricted walking.
Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club: The Metro's Best Value Round
Jimmie Austin University of Oklahoma Golf Club in Norman (20 minutes south of OKC) is a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design maintained to Big 12 intercollegiate standards — one of the best-conditioned university courses in the country open to daily-fee play. Weekday rates run $45–70 — the best quality-per-dollar round in the OKC metro. The course hosted multiple NCAA regional and national championships. If you play one course in the Oklahoma City area, make it Jimmie Austin.
Edmond's Mid-Tier: Kickingbird and Coffee Creek
Edmond (north OKC suburb) holds the metro's best concentration of mid-range daily-fee golf. Kickingbird Golf Club(4.4 stars, $40–60 weekday) is Edmond's most popular public course — consistently well-conditioned with strong demand year-round. Coffee Creek Golf Course ($45–65) and Cedar Valley Golf Club (Guthrie, $35–55) round out a strong north-OKC mid-tier that competes with courses priced 30–40% higher in comparable metros.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest public golf course in Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City Parks courses run $22–35 for 18 holes: Lake Hefner Golf Course (North and South), Lincoln Park Golf Course (East and West), and Earlywine Park Golf Course. Lake Hefner North is the highest-quality of the city options. All allow unrestricted walking.
Is Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club open to the public?
Yes — Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club on the University of Oklahoma campus in Norman is open to daily-fee play at $45–70 weekday. It's a Robert Trent Jones Sr. design maintained to intercollegiate standards and consistently rated the best public-access round in the OKC metro.
Can you play golf year-round in Oklahoma City?
Nearly year-round. OKC's continental climate allows golf 10–11 months. January hard freezes close courses for short windows. Summer heat (95–105°F in July–August) requires early morning rounds. Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) are the best playing windows — mild temperatures, firm turf, and excellent conditions.
How does OKC golf compare to Dallas in price?
Oklahoma City's public golf market is 20–30% more affordable than comparable Dallas-Fort Worth courses. OKC's municipal system ($22–35) undercuts DFW equivalents, and mid-tier Edmond courses ($40–65) run 15–25% below Plano or Frisco equivalents. OKC is one of the best value large-metro golf markets in the South-Central US.