Southern Hills Country Club

Southern Hills Country Club, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, challenges golfers with its rolling hills and well-bunkered landscapes. Designed by the renowned architect Perry Maxwell in 1936, this course masterfully utilizes the natural topography to enhance both the aesthetic appeal and the strategic complexity of the game. The bentgrass greens and Bermuda grass fairways are meticulously maintained, ensuring a premium playing surface year-round.

One of the architectural highlights is Maxwell’s use of the property’s elevation changes, which create visually intimidating tee shots and demanding approaches. Notable among the holes is the par-4 12th, where a creek meanders across the fairway, demanding precision from the tee and a thoughtful approach to a sloping green guarded by strategic bunkering.

Southern Hills has a rich tournament history, having hosted multiple major championships including three U.S. Opens and four PGA Championships. Its championship pedigree and the challenge it presents are key reasons why it consistently ranks as a Top 100 course in the U.S. The course's ability to test the best players in the world combined with its classic design elements solidifies its status as a must-play course for serious golfers. This reputation is further bolstered by its recent renovations by Gil Hanse, aimed at preserving Maxwell’s original vision while enhancing playability for modern golfers.