Tulsa offers some of the best golf value in Oklahoma — a mid-size city with a strong Tulsa Parks golf system, a mid-tier concentrated in Broken Arrow and Owasso, and near-year-round playability that gives the market a 10–11 month effective season. Weekday rates run from $22 at city-operated courses to $90 at the metro's premium clubs. Southern Hills Country Club, one of golf's most celebrated venues (multiple major championships), is private — but its presence raises the quality expectation of the entire Tulsa market.
Tulsa Green Fees by Tier (2026)
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Most courses in Tulsadon't publish green fees on their own websites. See individual course pages for verified rates where available, or call the pro shop directly.
Tulsa Parks Golf: Four Courses at Municipal Prices
Tulsa Parks operates four 18-hole public courses at weekday rates of $22–35. LaFortune Park Golf Course (south Tulsa, 27 holes, 4.1 stars) is the best city course — consistent conditions, a well-maintained layout, and strong local following that keeps it busy year-round. Mohawk Park Golf Course (north Tulsa, two 18-hole courses — Woodbine and Haikey Creek) offers the most holes in the city system at the same price tier. All allow unrestricted walking.
Broken Arrow and Owasso: The Value Corridor
The eastern suburbs of Tulsa hold the metro's best mid-range public golf. Forest Ridge Golf Club in Broken Arrow (4.3 stars, $45–70 weekday) is the consensus best public-access course in the metro — a well-designed layout through rolling Oklahoma terrain with consistently strong conditioning. Bailey Ranch Golf Club in Owasso ($40–60) and Okay Recreation and Public Golf Course offer further Tulsa-area options at the $35–55 tier. All three are notably cheaper than comparable courses in the OKC market.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest public golf course in Tulsa?
Tulsa Parks courses run $22–35 for 18 holes: LaFortune Park Golf Course (27 holes, south Tulsa) and Mohawk Park Golf Course (two 18-hole courses, north Tulsa) are the most popular. LaFortune is the highest-quality of the city options. All allow unrestricted walking.
What is the best public golf course in Tulsa?
Forest Ridge Golf Club in Broken Arrow (4.3 stars, $45–70 weekday) is consistently rated the best public-access course in the Tulsa metro — strong conditions and course design at a mid-market price. LaFortune Park Golf Course ($22–35) is the best value within city limits.
Is Southern Hills Country Club open to the public?
No — Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa is a private club and not open to public daily-fee play. It has hosted multiple major championships (PGA Championship, US Open, US Senior Open). The closest public alternatives in south Tulsa are LaFortune Park Golf Course and Page Belcher Golf Course.
Can you play golf year-round in Tulsa?
Nearly year-round. Tulsa's climate allows golf 10–11 months, with January being the only month when extended cold closures are likely. Spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) are the best windows. Summer heat (95–100°F in July–August) requires early morning rounds before 9am.