Lake Hefner Golf Course
Course at a glance
Lake Hefner Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (73116). The course was designed by Floyd Farley and opened in 1964. From the BLUE tees, Lake Hefner Golf Course plays to 6,305 yards at par 70. The course offers 6 sets of tees ranging from 5,182 to 6,305 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 123 and a course rating of 70.2, modestly above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and playable for most handicaps. That ranks it harder than roughly 52% of rated golf courses in Oklahoma. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and winter rye fairways. Hazards include 51-60 bunkers and water hazards in play. Set a tee-time alert on Stymie and we will notify you when bookable times open at Lake Hefner Golf Course.
About Lake Hefner Golf Course
Lake Hefner Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (73116). The course was designed by Floyd Farley and established in 1964. From the BLUE tees, the course plays to 6,305 yards with a par of 70. The BLUE tees carry a slope rating of 123 and a course rating of 70.2.
Walking is permitted.
Lake Hefner Golf Course offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 130, putting it in the upper half of courses in Oklahoma for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 6 tee sets ranging from 5,182 to 6,305 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
70
Length
6,305
Slope
123
Rating
70.2
Replay Rate
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Course Difficulty Analysis
130
This Course
129
OK Average
113
US Average
Based on 116 rated courses in Oklahoma
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUEMen's | 123 | 70.2 | 343 | 418 | 146 | 354 | 168 | 486 | 178 | 557 | 380 | 3030 | 408 | 413 | 390 | 176 | 586 | 183 | 514 | 165 | 440 | 3275 | 6,305 |
BlueWomen's | 130 | 76.8 | 343 | 418 | 146 | 354 | 168 | 486 | 178 | 539 | 380 | 3012 | 419 | 413 | 372 | 176 | 598 | 183 | 527 | 165 | 425 | 3278 | 6,290 |
WhiteWomen's | 130 | 74.6 | 329 | 396 | 132 | 347 | 162 | 471 | 161 | 504 | 361 | 2863 | 389 | 380 | 359 | 152 | 558 | 167 | 512 | 150 | 416 | 3083 | 5,946 |
WHITEMen's | 118 | 68.3 | 329 | 396 | 132 | 335 | 152 | 471 | 161 | 523 | 361 | 2860 | 389 | 380 | 371 | 152 | 558 | 167 | 488 | 150 | 416 | 3071 | 5,931 |
GOLD | 112 | 65.3 | 318 | 328 | 119 | 325 | 149 | 466 | 147 | 470 | 343 | 2665 | 305 | 349 | 362 | 109 | 407 | 155 | 481 | 136 | 297 | 2601 | 5,266 |
Red | 118 | 70.2 | 310 | 323 | 106 | 327 | 142 | 461 | 141 | 462 | 336 | 2608 | 315 | 355 | 348 | 104 | 401 | 150 | 474 | 131 | 296 | 2574 | 5,182 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 | ||
| HCP | 15 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Lake Hefner Golf Course offers 6 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BLUE | 6,305 | 123 | 70.2 | 5-15 |
Blue | 6,290 | 130 | 76.8 | 5-15 |
White | 5,946 | 130 | 74.6 | 12-22 |
WHITE | 5,931 | 118 | 68.3 | 12-22 |
GOLD | 5,266 | 112 | 65.3 | 20-30 |
Red | 5,182 | 118 | 70.2 | 20-30 |
Amenities at Lake Hefner Golf Course
Lake Hefner Golf Course features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Lake Hefner Golf Course. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Hefner Golf Course a public or private golf course?expand_more
Lake Hefner Golf Course is a public golf course located in Oklahoma City, OK. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Lake Hefner Golf Course have?expand_more
Lake Hefner Golf Course is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1964. The course was designed by Floyd Farley.
What is the yardage at Lake Hefner Golf Course?expand_more
From the White tees, Lake Hefner Golf Course plays to 5,946 yards (par 71). The course offers 6 tee sets ranging from 5,182 to 6,305 yards.
What is the slope rating at Lake Hefner Golf Course?expand_more
The BLUE tees at Lake Hefner Golf Course have a slope rating of 123 and a course rating of 70.2. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is above average difficulty.
Can you walk Lake Hefner Golf Course?expand_more
Yes, walking is allowed at Lake Hefner Golf Course. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Lake Hefner Golf Course?expand_more
Visit the official course website at https://www.okcgolf.com/golf-course/lake-hefner-golf-club or call +1 405 843 1565 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Lake Hefner Golf Course offer?expand_more
Lake Hefner Golf Course offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Lake Hefner Golf Course located?expand_more
Lake Hefner Golf Course is located at 4491 South Lake Hefner Drive in Oklahoma City, OK 73116. You can reach them at +1 405 843 1565.
What is the difficulty level at Lake Hefner Golf Course?expand_more
Lake Hefner Golf Course is classified as above average difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 130. It plays harder than 52% of golf courses in Oklahoma. The average slope rating in Oklahoma is 129. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Lake Hefner Golf Course?expand_more
Lake Hefner Golf Course offers 6 tee sets. BLUE tees (6,305 yards, slope 123) are recommended for mid-low handicap golfers. Red tees (5,182 yards, slope 118) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Lake Hefner Golf Course?expand_more
Beginners at Lake Hefner Golf Course should play the Red tees, which play 5,182 yards with a slope of 118. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What would a 15-handicap shoot at Lake Hefner Golf Course?expand_more
A 15-handicap golfer playing the WHITE tees (slope 118, rating 68.3) at Lake Hefner Golf Course would have a course handicap of 14 and an expected score of approximately 84. This uses the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Sign in on Stymie with your handicap to see a personalized prediction for every tee.
How long does a round take at Lake Hefner Golf Course?expand_more
A typical round at Lake Hefner Golf Course takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.