Granada at Granada Golf Course

Granada Golf Course opened in 1983 as part of Hot Springs Village's collection of championship layouts in the Ouachita Mountains of central Arkansas. Ed Ault designed the original routing, with Tom Clark contributing to the course development. The layout occupies rolling, wooded terrain characteristic of the region, where elevation changes and mature pine and hardwood forests shape the playing corridors and strategic options.

The course measures over 6,800 yards from the back tees and plays as a traditional parkland design with tree-lined fairways and water hazards coming into play on several holes. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, incorporating uphill and downhill shots that require thoughtful club selection. Greens are typically elevated and well-bunkered, rewarding accurate approach play. The design emphasizes position off the tee, as the narrow landing areas and wooded borders penalize wayward drives.

Granada serves as one of nine regulation courses within Hot Springs Village, a private residential community that offers golf as a central amenity. The course is available to property owners and their guests, fitting into the broader recreational infrastructure of the development. The setting provides a quiet, wooded environment removed from urban surroundings, with the layout winding through residential areas and natural forest. Conditioning and playability reflect the community's focus on accessible daily golf rather than championship tournament hosting.