Belmar Golf Club

Belmar Golf Club opened in Norman, Oklahoma, in 2006 as a daily-fee facility designed by Tripp Davis. The course occupies rolling terrain south of the University of Oklahoma campus, taking advantage of natural elevation changes and native vegetation characteristic of central Oklahoma's Cross Timbers region. Davis routed the layout to incorporate wooded corridors, open prairie-style areas, and several water features that come into play on multiple holes. The design emphasizes strategic options from the tee, with generous fairway corridors that reward positioning over pure distance. Bunkering is placed to define preferred angles into greens rather than to create penal hazards, and the putting surfaces feature moderate contour suited to the firm, fast conditions typical of Oklahoma golf. The course stretches to over 7,000 yards from the back tees while offering multiple forward options to accommodate different skill levels. Belmar serves both local daily-fee play and hosts regional amateur competitions, including events for the Oklahoma Golf Association. The facility includes a practice range and short-game area. The course's name references the property's history, and its location in Norman positions it within a college town atmosphere while remaining accessible to golfers from the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The layout reflects Davis's approach to public golf design in the Great Plains, balancing playability with enough challenge to interest accomplished players.