Shangri-La Country Club

The Legends course at Shangri-La Country Club occupies a distinctive setting on Monkey Island in Grand Lake O' the Cherokees, in northeastern Oklahoma near the Kansas and Missouri borders. Designed by Donald Sechrest, the course takes advantage of the rolling terrain and water views characteristic of this Grand Lake resort community. Sechrest, a regional architect active primarily in the Southwest and Midwest during the latter decades of the twentieth century, created a layout that works with the natural topography of the wooded peninsula. The routing incorporates elevation changes and lake vistas across its eighteen holes, with several holes playing along or near the shoreline. The property's mature hardwoods frame fairways and add definition to the layout, while the undulating terrain provides variety in stance and approach angles. Water comes into play on multiple holes, both from the lake itself and from internal water features integrated into the design. Shangri-La has long served as a recreational destination in the Grand Lake region, and the Legends course functions as the centerpiece of the resort's golf offerings. The course caters to members and resort guests seeking a golf experience that balances challenge with the scenic qualities of the lake setting. The club maintains traditional country club amenities and operates within the broader context of Monkey Island's resort community, which has developed around Grand Lake's recreational appeal since the mid-twentieth century.