Gaillardia Country Club

Gaillardia Country Club sits in northwest Oklahoma City, where the routing takes advantage of rolling terrain uncommon in much of the metropolitan area. The course is a collaboration between Tom Kite, the 1992 U.S. Open champion who transitioned into design work, and Arthur Hills, a prolific architect known for strategic layouts across the country. The design opened in the late 1990s as the centerpiece of a residential development, blending championship-caliber golf with the demands of a private club community. The layout moves through elevation changes and natural creek corridors that shape several holes, creating variety in both strategy and visual interest. The design emphasizes positioning off the tee, with fairway bunkers and doglegs that reward accurate drives and penalize wayward shots. Greens are moderately contoured with surrounding bunkering that requires thoughtful approach play. Water comes into play on multiple holes, reflecting the property's natural drainage patterns. Gaillardia operates as a traditional private country club with facilities that extend beyond golf, including tennis and social amenities typical of upscale Oklahoma City clubs. The membership draws from the surrounding residential community and the broader metro area. The course has hosted regional amateur events and serves as a competitive venue within Oklahoma golf circles, though it remains primarily focused on member play. The setting offers mature landscaping and a parkland character that distinguishes it from the flatter terrain found in other parts of the city.