
Championship Course
Southern Hills Country Club




About this course
Southern Hills, a titan of American golf, stakes its reputation on demanding championships won and lost on its unforgiving greens. Nestled amidst the rolling terrain of Tulsa, Oklahoma, the course exemplifies Golden Age design sensibilities, emphasizing strategic shot-making over brute power. The course now favors a balanced game, punishing wayward shots but rewarding calculated risks. Originally crafted by Perry Maxwell, Southern Hills has seen significant enhancements over the years, most recently by Gil Hanse, ensuring its relevance for the modern game. Its undulating fairways, strategic bunkering, and notorious creek demand astute course management. The club has hosted several major championships including multiple U.S. Opens and PGA Championships, solidifying its place as a true test for the world's best players. Beyond the course itself, Southern Hills cultivates a culture rooted in tradition and camaraderie. It's a place where the region's business leaders mingle and compete, sharing stories and a deep appreciation for the game. The club is well regarded within golfing circles, though perhaps not as widely discussed outside of them. And for those who play here, Southern Hills serves as both a proving ground and a timeless reminder of golf's enduring appeal.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in OK
Quick facts
- Location
- Tulsa, OK, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1936
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Perry Maxwell
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,184 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.8/125
- Course Vaults score
- 9.3
Getting there
The journey to Southern Hills Country Club begins at Tulsa International Airport, a compact and efficient gateway just twenty minutes south of the club's storied gates. The drive north along U.S. 169 traces the Arkansas River before turning into the leafy, prosperous neighborhoods of midtown Tulsa, where the landscape shifts from prairie flatness to gently rolling terrain shaded by mature oaks and elms. As you turn onto East 61st Street, the urban grid gives way to the quiet exclusivity of Southern Hills - a hushed enclave where championship pedigree and old-guard elegance have coexisted since 1936, and where arrival feels less like reaching a destination than crossing a threshold into American golf history.

FAQ
Common questions about Championship at Southern Hills Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Championship at Southern Hills Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 9.3 out of 10 based on 76 logged golfers.
Championship was designed by Perry Maxwell.
Championship at Southern Hills Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Championship is 71.
Championship plays 7,184 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Championship is 125.







