Mystic Creek Course
Mystic Creek Golf Club



About this course
Mystic Creek Golf Club sits in El Dorado, a city in southern Arkansas historically tied to the oil boom of the 1920s. The course was designed by Ken Dye, son of the prominent architect Pete Dye, and reflects the family's characteristic attention to strategic design elements and thoughtful use of terrain. The Dye family's work often emphasizes risk-reward decision-making and visual interest through the incorporation of natural landforms and water features. The routing at Mystic Creek takes advantage of the rolling topography typical of this part of Arkansas, where pine forests and native vegetation frame the playing corridors. The design likely incorporates water hazards and bunker complexes that require golfers to think carefully about club selection and shot placement. Courses in this region often feature Bermuda grass playing surfaces suited to the warm, humid climate of the Gulf South. As a daily-fee facility in a smaller Arkansas market, Mystic Creek serves both local golfers and visitors exploring the region. El Dorado's location in the southern part of the state places the course within reach of players from northern Louisiana and eastern Texas as well. The club provides a full-service golf experience with practice facilities and dining amenities typical of contemporary American golf clubs built in the late twentieth or early twenty-first century.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in AR
Quick facts
- Location
- El Dorado, AR, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2013
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Ken Dye
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,492 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.2/141
- Course Vaults score
- 8.8
Getting there
Mystic Creek Golf Club is most readily accessed via Little Rock National Airport (LIT), approximately 90 minutes to the southeast, a straightforward drive that carries you from the Arkansas capital through gently rolling terrain and pine-studded countryside into the quieter reaches of Union County. The final stretch transitions from US Highway 82 onto local roads that wind through the rural landscape surrounding El Dorado, a town steeped in oil-boom history and Southern timber heritage. Private aviation options exist at nearby regional airstrips, though the drive from Little Rock remains the primary gateway for most visitors seeking this understated Arkansas gem. The approach to Mystic Creek itself unfolds without fanfare - a fitting introduction to a club that prioritizes tranquility and authentic Southern golf over the trappings of resort grandeur.

FAQ
Common questions about Mystic Creek
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Mystic Creek has a Course Vaults score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 25 logged golfers.
Mystic Creek was designed by Ken Dye.
Yes. Mystic Creek is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Mystic Creek is 72.
Mystic Creek plays 7,492 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Mystic Creek is 141.




