Nocona Hills Country Club

Nocona Hills Country Club sits in the small North Texas town of Nocona, roughly ninety miles northwest of Fort Worth near the Oklahoma border. The course was designed by Charles Howard Leon, a Texas-based architect who worked primarily in the mid-twentieth century and designed or renovated several courses across the state. Leon's work typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural terrain features common to the region. The layout occupies rolling prairie land characteristic of this part of North Texas, where the landscape transitions between the flatter plains to the west and the more varied topography of the Cross Timbers region. The routing likely takes advantage of natural elevation changes and native grasses, with mature trees framing fairways and defining strategic corridors. Water features, whether natural creeks or constructed ponds, often play a role in the design of courses in this area. Nocona Hills serves as the primary golf facility for its small community, functioning as both a recreational amenity for local members and a gathering place for the town's social activities. The club reflects the traditions of rural Texas country clubs, where golf is often paired with community events and casual dining. The course provides a straightforward test of golf suited to the region's climate and the practical needs of a membership drawn from a town of fewer than three thousand residents.