West of Highway 51 bypass , at 2200 W . Golf Course Road , is a nine-hole course . Prices range from $ 8.60 for an all-day pass without a cart to $ 14 for 18 holes and a cart . Seniors and Northeastern State University students who present valid IDs pay just $ 5 for green fees . Children 12 and under and seniors 65 and up are $ 5 . Driving range cost is $ 3 , and pull-cart rentals are $ 3 . No tee times are required . For more information , call 918- 456-3761 .

Cherokee Trails Golf Course

Next to Tahlequah-Sequoyah High School , at 22706 S . 504 Road in Tahlequah , is a nine-hole course . Bentgrass greens , lush bermuda fairways and meandering streams beckon golfers to try this course in Cherokee

Casino family . Having undergone renovations under the watchful eye of golf course architect Tripp Davis , this scenic nine-hole golf course and professional practice facility is open for play . Green fees range from $ 7 for nine holes without a cart to $ 22 for 18 holes with a cart . Range balls can be purchased for $ 4 for one bucket or $ 7 for two buckets . For more information , call 918-458-4294 .

Cherokee Springs Golf Course

One of the bigger courses in Tahlequah is Cherokee Springs , at 700 E . Ballentine Road . Take a swing on the new , 18-hole championship golf course , where you ’ ll enjoy scenic views . Cherokee

Springs offers bentgrass greens , bermuda grass and tree-lined fairways . Practice your technique on the premier driving range for just $ 5 per bucket of range balls . The weekday ( Monday- Thursday ) is $ 30 for 18 holes and a cart , but drops to $ 22 after 3 p . m . Green fees are $ 35 on weekends , and $ 25 after 3 p . m . Senior rates are $ 25 . For more information , call 918- 456-5100 .

Sequoyah State Park Golf Course

On Fort Gibson Lake , on Highway 51 at Sequoyah State Park in Hulbert , is an 18- hole course . This Floyd Farley designed , par 70 , 5,860-yard golf course offers bermuda grass tees and fairways , bent

grass greens , well-placed sand bunkers and lake views . Facilities include a pro shop with cart , club rental , snacks , drinks and gift shop . Private or group lessons are available . Take a moment to enjoy the abundant wildlife along the way . Green fees vary between $ 15- $ 25 . Tee times are recommended on the weekends . Recreation , restaurant and lodging are available at nearby Western Hills Guest Ranch . RV camping is also available at Sequoyah State Park . Non-golfers may enjoy the park ’ s Nature Center , mountain bike and hiking trails , riding stables , marina and other water-related activities that are available . For more information , call 918- 772-2297 .

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