2 destinations · 23 catalog courses · 10 nationally ranked

Best Golf Courses in Arkansas

Arkansas carries 2 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 23 independently researched courses, with the strongest trip-planning anchors ranked below. Pricing, weather, and primary airports are all real, pulled from the catalog at build time.

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Every Arkansas destination, ranked

Sorted by national-ranking depth, then catalog course count.

2 golf destinations in Arkansas, ranked by catalog depth. Columns: rank, destination, nearest airport, courses (must-play / total), price range, and best-for archetype.
#DestinationNearest airportCoursesPeak greens feePrice band
1Hot Springs Village ARLIT (Little Rock)3 must-play / 13 total$35–$95$$
2Arkansas Natural State TrailLIT (Little Rock)7 must-play / 29 total$47–$149$$

Where is the best golf in Arkansas?

Tannenbaum Golf Club at Arkansas Natural State Trail is the strongest catalog course in Arkansas, earning Arkansas Top 5 Best Places To Play (4.5 Stars) on national rankings. Arkansas carries 10 nationally ranked courses in Scramble's catalog overall, so the choice between them depends on what trip you're planning.

The Arkansas destination lineup

Arkansas destinations

When to plan a Arkansas golf trip

The strongest months for golf in Arkansas are Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, based on 20-year playability scores combining temperature and precipitation across the state's destinations. Tee-time inventory and rate stacking both tighten as those windows fill; book early in your preferred month rather than late, especially for the marquee courses.

Frequently asked questions about golf in Arkansas

Is Arkansas a good state for a golf trip?

Yes, decisively. Arkansas has 2 destinations in Scramble's catalog covering 23 independently researched courses, including 10 courses ranked on national best-of lists. Hot Springs Village AR anchors the state catalog, with neighboring destinations rounding out a long-weekend or full-week itinerary depending on group size.

How much does a Arkansas golf trip cost?

A 3-round, 4-golfer trip to Arkansas runs about $1,054 per person on average across the state's 2 destinations, with mid-range ($$) lodging. The cheaper destinations come in around $1,005 per person; the pricier resort markets push toward $1,054. Flights are excluded since they depend on your home airport. Use the trip calculator on any destination's page to lock in the actual number for your group.

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This page ranks every Arkansas destination in Scramble's catalog by national-ranking depth, must-play course count, and total catalog course count, with editorial overrides where the auto-rank misses something. Trip cost is computed by sample-planning a 3-round, 4-golfer trip at mid-range ($$) lodging for each destination. Weather scores combine 20-year temperature and precipitation data.

Published June 2026. Updated when the data or Scramble’s recommendations change.