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Hardest Golf Courses in Payne County, Oklahoma

The 5 most challenging golf courses in Payne County, Oklahoma, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Payne County

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1
Karsten Creek Golf Club
Orange tees · 7,407 yds · Rating 77.2 · Par 72 · Semi_privateStillwater
152
2
Stillwater Golf And Country Club
Gold tees · 5,909 yds · Rating 75.1 · Par 70Stillwater
134
3
The Links
Middle/White tees · 5,289 yds · Rating 72.5 · Par 71Stillwater
131
4
Drumright Golf Club
BLACK/BLUE tees · 6,603 yds · Rating 71.5 · Par 72 · Semi_privateDrumright
123
5
Cimarron Trails
GOLD tees · 6,959 yds · Rating 73.3 · Par 72Perkins
122

Payne County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Payne County, Oklahoma?

Karsten Creek Golf Club in Stillwater is currently the hardest golf course in Payne County based on slope (slope rating 152).

How many ranked golf courses are in Payne County, Oklahoma?

8 golf courses in Payne County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 5 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Payne County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.