Best Golf Courses Near Edmond, OK

Edmond, a northern suburb of Oklahoma City and the Sooner State’s fifth largest city, has appeared on Money Magazine’s list of the 50 best places to live in the U.S. Edmond’s star golf course is Oak Tree National, a private club with a Pete Dye design that has hosted multiple USGA championships as well as the 1984 PGA Championship. Public tee time options normally start at Kicking Bird Golf Club, the city’s muni, though it will be closed for most of 2022 for a major renovation. Keep an eye out for a tee time discount at The Golf Club of Edmond (formerly Fairfax Golf Club), a tight layout with houses lining the fairways on the front nine and tree-lined fairways on the back nine. Player-friendly Surrey Hills, a 27-hole course in a residential development, features a few carries over ponds. If your time is short, try The Links at Oklahoma City, an executive-style 9-hole layout. Downtown Edmond, which is known for its abundance of public art, is a lively hub for dining, shopping, and nightlife. The fast-growing University of Central Oklahoma has added a youthful zest to the town and the OCU Jazz Lab is the place to go to hear New Orleans-style jazz. Edmond is just 14 miles from the majestic Oklahoma State Capitol. Top attractions include the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum and Remington Park, where you’ll find thoroughbred racing and casino gambling, There’s no shortage of things to do during a visit to Edmond, a place many call “the crown jewel of Oklahoma.”