Oak Hurst Golf Course
Bullard, Texas 75757
Smith County
Phone(s): (903) 894-7079
Fax: (903) 894-6467
Website: www.easttexasgolf.com
In 1993, Carlton Gipson designed the highly acclaimed Oak Hurst Course, which has hosted numerous professional tournaments over the years. The Dallas Morning News has featured the course in their “Diamonds in the Rough” pieces about outstanding rural Texas courses.
Gipson’s design is unique in that every hole appears different, requiring all sorts of shots and the use of every club in the bag. Oak Hurst is also well known for its large, well-bunkered, undulating greens and water that comes into play on over half of the holes.
The number-one-rated hole is No. 10, a challenging 595-yard par 5 that welcomes golfers who’ve allowed their concentration to wane at the turn. However, the most-talked-about hole is the par 4 16th, which plays around 400 yards and has been rated by the East Texas pros as the most difficult in the region.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Carlton Gipson
- Public/Private: Semi-Private
- Year opened: 1993
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: Open
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways:
- Greens: Bermuda Grass
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes - $15
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $29
- Weekends: $38
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code:
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6813 | 126 | 72.3 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5086 | 118 | 69 |
| Blue | 72 | 6371 | 120 | 70.1 |
| White | 72 | 5887 | 114 | 67.5 |