
Jimmie Austin Course
Jimmie Austin Golf Club



About this course
Jimmie Austin Golf Club, carved into the rolling Oklahoma prairie just south of Norman, stands as a monument to collegiate golf and a testament to the vision of its namesake. This is Sooner country, and the course, originally designed by Perry Maxwell disciple Bob Dunning, has seen multiple updates, most notably by architect Tripp Davis, who modernized its challenges while honoring its classic roots. The land dictates the play. Wide fairways belie the trouble lurking in the native grasses bordering each hole. While not overtly long, Jimmie Austin demands strategic positioning off the tee to navigate the subtle contours and deceptive greens. A premium is placed on controlled iron play, particularly into the greens complexes which can punish those who choose to play aggressively. The club's DNA is intertwined with the University of Oklahoma's golf program, serving as its home course and proving ground. Jimmie Austin has hosted numerous NCAA regional championships and the 2013 NCAA Men’s Championship, solidifying its reputation as a championship-caliber layout where future stars hone their skills. While it may not command global recognition, its importance within the collegiate golf landscape is undeniable, a place where legends begin their journey.
Quick facts
- Location
- Norman, OK, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1951
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Bob Cupp, Perry Maxwell
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,387 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.2/132
- Course Vaults score
- 8.1
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City, a straightforward forty-minute drive south along Interstate 35 into Norman. The route transitions from urban sprawl to the gently rolling terrain of central Oklahoma, where the landscape opens into broad skies and native grasslands. Jimmie Austin Golf Club sits on the southern edge of the University of Oklahoma campus, its tree-lined entrance a quiet departure from the surrounding college town energy - an unexpected sanctuary of championship golf tucked into the academic heartland.

FAQ
Common questions about Jimmie Austin
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Jimmie Austin has a Course Vaults score of 8.1 out of 10 based on 40 logged golfers.
Jimmie Austin was designed by Bob Cupp and Perry Maxwell.
Jimmie Austin is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Jimmie Austin is 72.
Jimmie Austin plays 7,387 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Jimmie Austin is 132.




