Discover The Natural State Golf Trail in Arkansas

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Top-notch facilities and beautiful scenery await you on Arkansas's 200 public, semi-private and private courses, each with their own distinctive features. It is known as The Natural State, and it's the truth. Whether you are on or off the links, you are guaranteed to discover the natural grandeur that has given Arkansas its name. For the best of the best, check out the elite facilities along The Natural State Golf Trail. Located in 13 destinations across the state, these 15 courses will entertain the novice, as well as test the professional.

And while the golfing and scenery are superb, there are also enticing eateries, galleries, shops and spas all along The Trail.

Big Creek Golf & Country Club, Mountain Home

Tucked into the Ozarks, this course has won numerous awards, including Golf Digest's coveted five-star rating. It has been described as "Golf at its absolute best. Pay any price at least once in your life." You will be amazed by Mountain Home's two massive lakes, three rivers and beautiful mountain scenery. Take advantage of the outdoor wonders by making fishing, hunting, camping or hiking your nineteenth-hole activity.

The Course at Eagle Mountain, Batesville

Eagle Mountain is an 18-hole championship course near the beautiful White River. Five sets of tees provide golfers a course suitable to their game. You'll appreciate the tranquil setting as the course traverses woods and gently rolling hills. Take in the charming community of Batesville, which has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America. This friendly city boasts three National Historic Districts and is rich in history and culture. Nearby, find unmatched trout fishing and floating on the White River.

Eagle Crest Golf Course, Alma

Set in the Ozarks, this course offers one breathtaking view after another. Take a break from the game and explore the town, which is home to a new aquatic park and regional performing arts center. Arkansas's legendary wine country is just a short drive away.

Glenwood Country Club, Glenwood

This masterpiece offers 18 holes of superb par 72 play, four sets of tees, four water hazards, two lakes and a mature, graceful layout. While in Glenwood, don't miss Billy's House of Guitars and Musical Museum featuring guitars and memorabilia from Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Elvis Presley and Arkansas native Johnny Cash. Take in the Caddo River and the cascading water of Little Missouri Falls.

Greystone Country Club, Cabot

Greystone Country Club offers two courses. For a Saturday morning treat, head to the Cabot Farmers' Market. Civil War buffs can explore Camp Nelson Confederate Cemetery. With the bustling capital city of Little Rock only 20 miles away, shopping, dining and nightlife possibilities are abundant.

Harbor Oaks Golf Club, Pine Bluff

Follow The Natural State Golf Trail just south of Little Rock to Pine Bluff -- the recreational, cultural and industrial hub of southeast Arkansas. Harbor Oaks has been voted one of the top 10 public courses in the state and is a challenging par 72 with water on seven holes. Nearby attractions include the Delta Rivers Nature Center, the Arkansas Railroad Museum, the Arts and Science Center for Southeast Arkansas and the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame.

Hot Springs Country Club, Hot Springs

The Hot Springs Country Club offers two incredible courses. It's a golfer's delight of lush fairways and breathtaking vistas of surrounding lakes and mountains. If you can tear yourself away from the game, you may have a hard time deciding among the activities available in this spa city. Home to three lakes and countless other attractions, it is affectionately known as America's First Resort. Cruise scenic Lake Hamilton on the Belle of Hot Springs riverboat, stop in for a thermal mineral bath at Buckstaff Bathhouse and explore the lives of some of the nation's most notorious mobsters at the Gangster Museum of America. For further adventure, place a bet at Oaklawn Racing and Gaming, a first-class thoroughbred racetrack.

Mountain Ranch Golf Club, Fairfield Bay

This par 72 layout features some of the most spectacular scenery in the Ozark Mountains. Set in a resort on the western shoreline of sparkling Greers Ferry Lake, the fun doesn't stop at the eighteenth hole. Sailing, fishing, horseback riding, hiking and camping, plus a shopping district, all await you at this golf destination.

Red Apple Inn and Country Club, Heber Springs

Red Apple Inn & Country Club is located on Eden Isle, nestled on more than 60 acres of gently rolling Ozark foothills and surrounded by pristine Greers Ferry Lake. Play golf on this gorgeous championship 18-hole course and stay at the Inn, which offers two restaurants, two outdoor pools, tennis courts, steam rooms and a whirlpool. There's absolutely no need to leave the resort premises, but if you must, try sailing on Greers Ferry Lake or fly fishing for trout in the Little Red River.

Sage Meadows, Jonesboro

This course provides a challenge set amid rolling hills, streams, ponds and mature hardwood trees. You will find plenty to do in the thriving college town of Jonesboro, home to galleries, shops, restaurants and a spa.

Stonebridge Meadows, Fayetteville

In the northwest region of the state, Stonebridge Meadows features five sets of tees and an energetic layout by architect Randy Heckenkemper that pleases golfers of all abilities. Home to the University of Arkansas, there is much to see and do in the fun, full-of-life college town of Fayetteville. Grab a latte and stroll through the historic downtown square. Book a performance at the first-class Walton Arts Center. Indulge in one of Fayetteville's many fine restaurants. And don't forget Dickson Street, the hip place for unique shops by day and lively nightlife after dark.

Tannenbaum Golf Club, Drasco

Tannenbaum is actually a peninsula surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of Greers Ferry Lake. Every hole is tree-lined, and elevation from tee to green changes drastically, creating one of the most challenging layouts in the state. Boating, canoeing and world-class trout fishing are on the agendas of many visitors. Not into water activities? Plan a leisurely walk along a trickling stream or pick up the pace on an award-winning hiking trail.

Thunder Bayou Golf Links, Blytheville

A true links-style course, Thunder Bayou has been ranked by Golf Digest as one of the "100 Best New Courses" and one of the top public courses in the state. Places to visit include Blytheville's Heritage Museum and the Ritz Civic Center, a restored opera house on Main Street that stages live shows throughout the year.

Hit The Natural State Golf Trail yourself to see why Arkansas's scenery and top-notch facilities make it the perfect setting for the sport. And don't just stick to The Trail. Venture out and take pleasure in the range of activities in each city along the way. Arkansas has so much to offer that you might even forget you came for the golf. For more information, visit Arkansas.com, NaturalStateGolfTrail.com or call 1-866-2-GOLF-AR today.