Tulsa Golf Trip Planning Guide
Tulsa is anchored by the Southern Hills legacy — one of the greatest championship courses in America — and backed by surprisingly strong public options. The Gathering Place park, Blue Dome district nightlife, and Cherry Street restaurant row give you a city with more personality than you'd expect. Green fees are half what you'd pay in Texas for comparable quality, making Tulsa the value play of the region.
Quick Facts
Spring, Fall
TUL (15 min drive)
$20–$400
$350/night
3 of 5
~$291/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Tulsa. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Southern Hills Country Club — parkland, $250–$400 · 4.9★
Perry Maxwell masterpiece and multiple PGA Championship/US Open host — private but limited guest access through member invitation. The crown jewel of Oklahoma golf.
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse — steakhouse, $$$$
Tulsa's top steakhouse with dry-aged prime cuts, a cigar lounge, and private dining rooms for groups
Valkyrie Bar — cocktail · Open late
Craft cocktail bar in the Blue Dome district — inventive drinks, moody lighting, and bartenders who know their stuff
Day 2
The Club at Indian Springs - East Course — parkland, $45–$80 · 4.6★
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw design that's become the best public option in Tulsa — rolling terrain with native grasses and smart bunkering
Cherry Street Bar Crawl — half day, $25–$60/pp
Walk Cherry Street and Brookside hitting local bars, restaurants, and shops — Tulsa's best walkable nightlife strip
Burn Co. Barbeque — bbq, $
Tulsa BBQ institution with smoked brisket, burnt ends, and a rotating menu of creative specials
Soundpony Lounge — dive · Open late
Tulsa's beloved dive bar with cheap drinks, live music, and a dance floor that gets rowdy after midnight
Day 3
Forest Ridge Golf Club — parkland, $50–$90 · 4.5★
Randy Heckenkemper design in Broken Arrow with challenging elevation and water features — one of the best-conditioned public courses in Oklahoma
Gathering Place Park — 2-3 hours, $0–$20/pp
USA Today's #1 Best New Attraction — 66-acre riverside park with adventure playgrounds, boathouse, and trails
Elote Cafe & Catering — mexican, $$
Creative Southwestern cuisine with smoked chicken nachos that have a cult following in Tulsa — casual and group-perfect
Prairie Brewpub — brewpub
Taproom for Oklahoma's most acclaimed brewery — funky sours, barrel-aged stouts, and a chill downtown space
Course-by-Course Guide
Tulsa has 5 courses worth playing, including 1 bucket-list tier layout. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Tulsa has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$400–$1400 /night
Midtown / Brookside / Cherry Street area
$350–$1100 /night
Downtown / Blue Dome / Arts District
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Mahogany Prime Steakhouse
$$$$Tulsa's top steakhouse with dry-aged prime cuts, a cigar lounge, and private dining rooms for groups
Burn Co. Barbeque
$Tulsa BBQ institution with smoked brisket, burnt ends, and a rotating menu of creative specials
Elote Cafe & Catering
$$Creative Southwestern cuisine with smoked chicken nachos that have a cult following in Tulsa — casual and group-perfect
Juniper Restaurant
$Elevated comfort food with Oklahoma-sourced ingredients — the best fine dining experience in Tulsa
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
Valkyrie Bar
Late nightCraft cocktail bar in the Blue Dome district — inventive drinks, moody lighting, and bartenders who know their stuff
Soundpony Lounge
Late nightTulsa's beloved dive bar with cheap drinks, live music, and a dance floor that gets rowdy after midnight
Prairie Brewpub
Taproom for Oklahoma's most acclaimed brewery — funky sours, barrel-aged stouts, and a chill downtown space
Mercury Lounge
Late nightUpscale cocktail bar with live jazz and a rooftop patio overlooking downtown Tulsa — the sophisticated group outing
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Cherry Street Bar Crawl
Walk Cherry Street and Brookside hitting local bars, restaurants, and shops — Tulsa's best walkable nightlife strip
Gathering Place Park
USA Today's #1 Best New Attraction — 66-acre riverside park with adventure playgrounds, boathouse, and trails
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa
Full casino in nearby Catoosa with poker, table games, and concerts — solid group gambling session
Keystone Lake Fishing
Guided bass fishing on Keystone Lake — 26,000 acres of Oklahoma reservoir fishing 20 min from Tulsa
Getting There
Fly into Tulsa International Airport (TUL) — it's a 15-minute drive to Tulsa. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Tulsa Party Bus and Oklahoma Limo Service). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.