
North Course
Lake Hefner Golf Club


About this course
North at Lake Hefner Golf Club is a quintessential municipal track, a testament to accessible golf hard on the shores of its namesake lake. Designed in the mid-century era, its fairways play firm and fast, demanding creativity more than brute strength. While not a course of national renown, North's strength lies in its local appeal. Architect Floyd Farley carved the original layout from windswept prairie, creating a largely unbothered design. The undulating terrain introduces subtly canted lies and rewards strategic placement off the tee; Lake Hefner's ever-present winds demand adaptable shot-making and can turn a routine round into a tactical challenge. For decades, North has served as the backdrop for countless friendly matches and weekend rounds among Oklahoma City golfers. The unassuming clubhouse has played host to generations of players, cementing its position as a community hub where the game, rather than the prestige, is the main draw. It is a place where the spirit of the game lives on.
Quick facts
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1951
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Randy Heckenkemper
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,970 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.8/127
- Course Vaults score
- 6.5
Getting there
Lake Hefner Golf Club sits within the Oklahoma City limits, making it remarkably accessible for a municipal facility of its caliber - most visitors fly into Will Rogers World Airport and find themselves on the course grounds in less than thirty minutes. The drive northwest traces the city's gradual opening toward the prairie, passing through residential corridors before the landscape suddenly reveals the shimmering expanse of Lake Hefner itself. As you turn onto the club's entrance road, the urban hum fades behind you, replaced by the sight of sailboats dotting the reservoir and fairways stretching along the eastern shoreline - a surprising oasis of links-style golf carved into the heart of the Southern Plains.

FAQ
Common questions about North at Lake Hefner Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
North at Lake Hefner Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
North was designed by Randy Heckenkemper.
Yes. North at Lake Hefner Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at North is 72.
North plays 6,970 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at North is 127.




