The Bottom Line
The Oak Creek Country Club Golf Course was designed more for enjoyment than actual challenge. To this end, golfers feel good when they leave the 18th green rather than defeated and frustrated.
Course designer Robert Trent Jones (Sr), created a playing field for golfers of all levels who want to enjoy the unique, tranquil beauty of Sedona - Arizona's red rock country that was voted most beautiful place in America by USA Today.
Golfers looking for a more challenging course should play the nearby Sedona Golf Resort.
Course designer Robert Trent Jones (Sr), created a playing field for golfers of all levels who want to enjoy the unique, tranquil beauty of Sedona - Arizona's red rock country that was voted most beautiful place in America by USA Today.
Golfers looking for a more challenging course should play the nearby Sedona Golf Resort.
Pros
- Reasonable rates
- Perfect year round golfing climate
- Beautiful high country red rocks setting
- Laid back, "players" course
- 4 sets of tees
Cons
- None
Description
- Flat to slightly hilly terrrain
- 67 Sand bunkers
- 3 water hazards
- Sandy loam soil
- Course yardages: Black: 6,824 Blue: 6,353 White: 5,965 Red: 5,579
- Greens: penncross bent, seaside bent and poa annua
- Primary grasses: Tees: rye, bent grass, bluegrass and some bermuda
- Fairways: bent grass, rye, bluegrass and poa annua
- Roughs: bluegrass and fescues
Guide Review - Oak Creek Country Club Golf Course - Sedona, AZ
The golf course at Oak Creek Country Club, seven miles south of Sedona, represents the best work from the mid to late 1960’s of golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones (Sr.). Trent's idea was to create a kinder, gentler golfing experience. His fairways lined with weeping willows and cottonwood trees and the three ponds are more for aesthetics than impediments.
Regardless of skill level, all golfers will enjoy aiming the ball directly at the mountain of red rock from an elevated tee to an elevated green. The moderate length, par 4, 5th presents the biggest challenge for golfers who must shoot to a tiered, elevated green that is well guarded on all sides by red sand bunkers.
While the holes are fairly difficult to par for the average golfer, bogeys are quite attainable. Four sets of tees accommodate a variety of skill levels. Nearly every hole on the course is impressive, but the 185-yard, 4th hole stands out for its red rock ridge that hugs the left side of a massive green guarded on the right by bunkers. The length of the hole is typical of these long par 3’s.
The new clubhouse built in 2004 is a welcome addition as it is designed to blend in with the impressive rocks in the background. Golfers can relax at the 19th hole that overlooks the pond separating the 1st tee from the 9th green. New concrete cart paths and updated green-side bunkers complete the renovations.
Oak Creek is working with the Audubon Society towards certification. This focus on preserving natural habitats may explain the prevalence of wild quails on the tee boxes.
Regardless of skill level, all golfers will enjoy aiming the ball directly at the mountain of red rock from an elevated tee to an elevated green. The moderate length, par 4, 5th presents the biggest challenge for golfers who must shoot to a tiered, elevated green that is well guarded on all sides by red sand bunkers.
While the holes are fairly difficult to par for the average golfer, bogeys are quite attainable. Four sets of tees accommodate a variety of skill levels. Nearly every hole on the course is impressive, but the 185-yard, 4th hole stands out for its red rock ridge that hugs the left side of a massive green guarded on the right by bunkers. The length of the hole is typical of these long par 3’s.
The new clubhouse built in 2004 is a welcome addition as it is designed to blend in with the impressive rocks in the background. Golfers can relax at the 19th hole that overlooks the pond separating the 1st tee from the 9th green. New concrete cart paths and updated green-side bunkers complete the renovations.
Oak Creek is working with the Audubon Society towards certification. This focus on preserving natural habitats may explain the prevalence of wild quails on the tee boxes.