Crimson Creek at Crimson Creek Golf Club

Crimson Creek Golf Club sits in El Reno, a small city west of Oklahoma City along historic Route 66. The course was designed by P. B. Dye, son of legendary architect Pete Dye, and reflects the family's characteristic approach to strategic, ground-game-oriented golf. The Dyes are known for incorporating bold bunkering, creative use of native terrain, and risk-reward options that reward thoughtful play over sheer distance.

The routing takes advantage of the rolling Oklahoma landscape, with elevation changes that are modest but meaningful in a region often characterized by flat prairie. Native grasses and open vistas frame many holes, giving the course a windswept, links-influenced feel common to Dye designs in the Great Plains. Water features and railroad ties—hallmarks of Pete Dye's aesthetic—may appear in strategic locations, though P. B. Dye often adapts his father's signature elements to fit local context and budget.

Crimson Creek serves as a public-access facility, making P. B. Dye's design philosophy available to a broad range of golfers in central Oklahoma. The course offers multiple tee boxes to accommodate different skill levels, and the strategic variety encourages repeat play. For golfers traveling through the region or based in the Oklahoma City metro area, Crimson Creek represents an opportunity to experience thoughtful architecture that emphasizes course management and creativity over raw power.