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Glenwood Course

Glenwood Country Club

Glenwood, AR, USA
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18 holesPar 726,561 yds71.7/126

About this course

Glenwood Country Club sits in the small town of Glenwood in the Ouachita Mountain foothills of west-central Arkansas, a region characterized by rolling terrain and dense pine and hardwood forests. The course was designed by Bobby McGee, whose work appears primarily across Arkansas and neighboring states during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The layout reflects the practical, member-focused design approach common to rural Southern clubs of its era, working with the natural topography to create a straightforward test of golf without extensive earthmoving or artificial features. The routing likely takes advantage of the area's natural elevation changes and wooded corridors, offering a mix of tree-lined fairways and modest elevation shifts that require thoughtful club selection and course management. Courses in this region typically feature Bermuda grass fairways and bentgrass or Champion Bermuda greens, depending on maintenance preferences and climate considerations. The setting provides a quiet, traditional country club experience removed from urban centers, serving the local community and regional golfers. Glenwood Country Club functions as a social and recreational hub for its membership, typical of small-town clubs throughout the South where golf, dining, and community gatherings form the core of club life. The course offers a genuine example of regional golf architecture designed to suit the landscape and membership rather than chase national rankings or tournament hosting ambitions.

Quick facts

Location
Glenwood, AR, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1994
Designer
Bobby McGee
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,561 yards
Difficulty
71.7/126

Getting there

Glenwood Country Club sits in the quiet Ouachita foothills of southwestern Arkansas, most readily accessed via a two-hour drive south from Little Rock National Airport (LIT), the region's primary commercial gateway. The route descends gradually from the state capital through rolling pine country before reaching the small town of Glenwood, where the landscape shifts toward the deeper green of the Ouachita National Forest. Private aviation options exist at nearby regional airstrips, though the drive itself—unhurried and deeply rural—forms part of the club's essential character: a journey away from noise into the understated elegance of Ouachita Valley golf. The final miles wind through forested terrain before arriving at Glenwood Country Club, where the transition from highway to clubhouse marks entry into a sanctuary of privacy and tradition.

FAQ

Common questions about Glenwood

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Glenwood was designed by Bobby McGee.

Yes. Glenwood is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Glenwood is 72.

Glenwood plays 6,561 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Glenwood is 126.

Glenwood is a 18-hole course.

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