via GoogleMagellan
Ed Ault / Tom Clark (1996)
Holes
18
Par
72
Yards
6,494
Peak Fee
$75
About Magellan
Ed Ault and Tom Clark designed Magellan as the eighth and most recent course at Hot Springs Village, the largest gated community in the U.S., a sprawling complex of nine 18-hole courses in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas. Magellan opened in 1996 with a par 72 over 6,384 yards, with tricky greens that were renovated in 2012. Golf Digest ranked Magellan #8 on its Top New Private Courses in 1997, and #5 best golf course in Arkansas in 2000. The course remains among the top three played in Hot Springs Village by visitors. Semi-private daily-fee pricing in the $-to-$$ band. For Arkansas-area golf trips, Hot Springs Village's nine-course complex is unique in American resort golf, Magellan is one of the better individual layouts on the property.
How much does it cost to play Magellan?
Magellan's peak-season green fee is around $75 per round. Off-peak rates vary by season. Call the pro shop for current shoulder pricing. Cart, range balls, and caddie fees are typically separate. Estimate the full Hot Springs Village AR trip cost
What is Magellan known for?
- 🏆Best in State Arkansas #5, Golf Digest
Who designed Magellan?
Magellan was designed by Ed Ault / Tom Clark, opening in 1996. The par-72 layout plays 6,494 yards from the back tees. Magellan is part of Hot Springs Village AR in Scramble's catalog of independently researched courses.
Where is Magellan?
Magellan is located at 451 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909, USA. The nearest major airport is Little Rock (LIT).
451 Ponce De Leon Dr, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909, USA
Also at Hot Springs Village AR
Course data sourced from GolfCourseAPI, Google Places, and curated catalog research. Last updated when the underlying course record changed.
Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.