Lake Kiowa Golf Course

Leon Howard was hired in 1969 to build this private course for the Lake Kiowa community. His design is built around Lake Kiowa and two ponds that come into play on more than half the holes. Since the fairways meander through the houses, out-of-bounds is in play on most holes.

The front nine features three notable holes, all of which involve water. Hole 4 has character because the tee is surrounded by water, and the first shot plays over the lake. No. 8 is a long par 3 with water surrounding the green on three sides, and No. 9 is a short par 4 (318 yards) with an approach into an island green.

The most difficult hole on the back is the 418-yard No. 16, which doglegs around the lake and has an approach over water.

Other notes: The course was built on an old Kiowa Indian camp site, and various artifacts that were recovered during construction are featured in the clubhouse.

Getting there : From Dallas, take I-35 north to Hwy. 82. Head east on Hwy. 82 and follow the signs to the course. The course is next to Lake Kiowa.