
Lakewood Course
Lakewood Golf Course
About this course
Lakewood Golf Course in Ada, Oklahoma, is a municipal facility designed by Bart Todd, a regional architect who has worked on several courses across Oklahoma and neighboring states. The course serves the Ada community in south-central Oklahoma, an area characterized by gently rolling terrain and a mix of native grasses and hardwood trees typical of the region's transition between prairie and woodland ecosystems. The layout reflects Todd's practical approach to public golf design, emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural contours of the property. Lakewood's routing likely takes advantage of the area's modest elevation changes and existing water features, which are common in this part of Oklahoma. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without excessive length or severe hazards, making it accessible to local residents and visitors seeking a relaxed round. As a municipal course, Lakewood serves an important role in Ada's recreational infrastructure, offering affordable golf to the community. The facility typically includes basic amenities suited to public play, with a focus on maintaining conditions that allow for year-round use when weather permits. The course reflects the character of small-town Oklahoma golf—unpretentious, functional, and integrated into the local landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Ada, OK, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1974
- Designer
- Bart Todd
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 2,910 yards
Getting there
Most visitors to Lakewood Golf Course arrive via Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), roughly two hours south through the rolling plains of North Texas and into south-central Oklahoma. The drive along Interstate 35 and State Highway 1 transitions from suburban sprawl to open cattle country, with the final miles tracing the eastern shore of Lake Texoma before descending into Ada - a quiet college town where the course sits tucked along the wooded banks of Wintersmith Lake. The approach is unhurried and distinctly Oklahoman: wide skies, modest elevation, and the sense of a regional gem known more to locals than to the wider golfing world.
FAQ
Common questions about Lakewood
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lakewood was designed by Bart Todd.
Yes. Lakewood is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lakewood is 35.
Lakewood plays 2,910 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Lakewood is a 9-hole course.



