Not all golf trips are solo missions. And with the Oklahoma Golf Trail, they don’t have to be. Fun, flexible, and scenic escapes are scattered along the Oklahoma Golf Trail. With beginner-friendly layouts, full practice facilities, and easy access to family-focused attractions, these destinations make golf a part of the vacation, not the whole story.
Here are four Oklahoma Golf Trail stops that welcome parents, kids, and multi-generational golf crews with open fairways and more to explore.
Lincoln Park Golf Course – Oklahoma City
Big City Energy, Beginner-Friendly Play
Located in the heart of OKC, Lincoln Park offers two 18-hole courses—East and West—that make it easy to choose your level of challenge. The West Course is the longer and more challenging of the two and a frequent site for high school, collegiate and Oklahoma Golf Association championships, truly one of the finest public courses in the state. The East Course is slightly more wide open, but both present a great challenge and are served by one of the finest clubhouses in public golf.
And when the round’s over? You’re just steps from the Oklahoma City Zoo with over 1,900 animals. Or visit Science Museum Oklahoma, where hands-on exhibits, live demos, and a planetarium make learning wildly fun. And don’t miss the Bricktown District just minutes away in downtown Oklahoma City. You can hit multiple arcades, play miniature golf, watch a movie, catch a water taxi, boogie down at the Oklahoma Opry and so much more.
Pro Tip: Schedule an early tee time, then cool off in the zoo’s misting stations or let the kids blow off steam in the Science Museum’s indoor obstacle courses.
Bailey Ranch Golf Club – Owasso
Laid-Back Fairways Near Big-City Fun
Bailey Ranch in Owasso is on the site of a former Black Angus cattle ranch, with rolling terrain, numerous ponds, lakes and holes winding through both prairie grasses and trees. Walkable, fun for all skill levels and long the pride of the City of Owasso, it’s what municipal golf is all about.
Nearby Tulsa is packed with family attractions, but Gathering Place tops the list. Just 20 minutes away, this award-winning riverfront park features massive playgrounds, splash areas, skate zones, and storybook landscapes that feel more theme park than public park.
Bonus Stop: Head to Tulsa Children’s Museum Discovery Lab for interactive play, climbing structures, and STEM activities that pair perfectly with a half-day on the course.
The Canyons at Blackjack Ridge – Sand Springs
Scenic Play with Big-Time Views
Known for dramatic elevation changes and panoramic vistas of the Osage Hills, The Canyons might sound like a grown-up’s course. But it’s more family-friendly than you think. With junior tees and a casual pace of play, it’s a great place to introduce kids to the game while soaking in Oklahoma’s rugged natural beauty.
After your round, venture into Tulsa for a variety of family experiences. The Tulsa Air & Space Museum offers flight simulators and space exhibits. Or explore diverse marine life, walk through shark tunnels, and even touch stingrays at the Oklahoma Aquarium.
Pro Tip: Pair a morning nine with a picnic lunch at the nearby Tulsa Botanic Garden. Quiet trails and nature-themed playgrounds make it ideal for cooling down post-round.
Chickasaw Pointe Golf Club – Kingston
Lakeside Relaxation with Space to Roam
Set along the banks of Lake Texoma, the Randy Heckenkemper-designed Chickasaw Pointe is one of the most scenic courses on the Trail. The Pointe Vista development has stay and play options and under construction is a massive water-themed Hard Rock Hotel.
Nearby, Lake Texoma State Park offers swimming beaches, easy hiking trails, and picnic spots. You can even rent a pontoon boat or try paddleboarding as a break from the fairways.
Golfing Together, Trail Style
The Oklahoma Golf Trail isn’t just for serious players. It’s for families who want to build memories across generations. Whether you’re working on your short game or just trying to teach your kids the difference between a driver and a divot, there’s room for everyone here.
On the Oklahoma Golf Trail, the scorecard might matter—but the laughs, high-fives, and lakeside sunsets matter more.
