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A PURRRRFECT ATTRACTION---

GOLFING IN
ARKANSAS' OZARKS

by B.W. Lusk

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If your not into shootin' the rapids, we suggest you try shootin' the tin cup. Arkansas' Ozark Mountain Region is a golfer's paradise. Taking their cue from the region's beautiful scenery and rolling landscapes, there are a wide variety of courses, including public, semiprivate and private, and an array of challenges to accommodate novice to expert golfers. Here is information on several in the region:

Harrison Country Club at Harrison; (870) 741-2443
Highway 65/62
North, Harrison, AR in Boone County
Course Info: Holes- 18, Year Built-1927, Semi-Private, Open year round. Green fees are $23.35 weekdays, $26.53 on weekends. Tee times are available. http://www.golfcourse.com/search/coursedtl_ga.cfm?courseid=6811&source=GA

Links Golf & Athletic Club at Harrison; (870) 365-3621
1919 Club Cir.,
Harrison, AR in Boone County
Course Info: Holes- 9, Year Built-1996, Public, Open year round. Green fees are $6. Tee times are not available in advance.

Diamond Hills Country Club at Diamond City; (870) 422-7613
Highway 7 N, South of
Diamond City, AR in Marion County
Course Info: Holes- 18, Year Built-1972, Semi-Private, Open year round. Green fees are $18.40 and advanced tee times are available.
http://www.golfcourse.com/search/coursedtl_ga.cfm?courseid=6797&source=GA

Rivercliff Golf Club at Bull Shoals; (870) 445-4800
1 Golf Course Ter/ Drive,
Bull Shoals, AR 72619 in Baxter County
Course Info: Holes-18 Year Built-1977, Public, Open year round. Green fees are: nine holes - from $7 - 12.50; 18 holes- from $10 - 20, depending on the season and day of week.
http://www.golfcourse.com/search/coursedtl_ga.cfm?courseid=6786&source=GA

Twin Lakes Golf Course at Mountain Home (870) 425-2138 or (870) 425-2028
5732 County Road 25,
Mountain Home, AR in Baxter County
Course Info: Holes- 18, Year Built-1959, Semi-Private, Open year round. Green fees are: $12 for nine holes or $20 for 18 holes. Reserve tee times may be made up to seven days in advance between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Big Creek Golf & Country Club in Mountain Home; (870) 425-8815 3155
Highway 62/412 West,
Mountain Home, AR in Baxter County
Course Info: Holes- 18, To be completed in 2000, Currently Semi-Private, Open year round. Nominated for Golf Digest's Best New Course in America for 2000.

Note: Theses are by no means all the courses in the Ozarks. If you have one or know of a good on, send me the info at the contact below and i'll look at it for inclusion here.

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