The Challenge at Oak Forest Country Club
Longview, Texas 75605
Phone(s): (903) 297-3448
Fax: (903) 297-8144
Website: thechallengeatof.com
The Challenge at Oak Forest Country Club is the perfect combination of traditional and links-style designs. Set in a valley with mostly flat terrain, the front nine features water on every hole, subtle mounding, narrow fairways, and a welcome lack of trees. The trees come into play on the back nine and the greens are much smaller. A fun course in great condition, Oak Forest is known for its fast greens.
Holes of note include No. 8, considered the signature hole with a creek on the left and a grass bunker fronting the green. This is a challenging 182-yard par 3. No. 18 is a nice ender–playing 576 yards with huge fairway trees that affect the second shot, and a creek that cuts into the fairway in front of the green.
Getting there : From I-20 east, take Loop 281 north to Bill Owens Pkwy. Turn right on Oak Forest Country Club Dr. and the course is just down the road.
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Golf course details
- Holes: 18
- Designed by: Billy Martindale
- Public/Private: Private
- Year opened: 1976
- Golf Season: Year round
- Guest Policy: With Reservation
- Tee times welcomed: Yes
- Fairways: 419 Bermuda
- Greens: Dwarf Tiff Bermuda
Facilities
- Pro in house: Yes
- Driving range: Yes
- Rental clubs: Yes
- Rental carts: Yes
Green fees price ranges
- Week days: $42
- Weekends: $47
Course policies
- Metal spikes allowed: No
- Dress code: Proper golf attire required.
- Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Length, slope and rating for each tee
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Slope | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6671 | 119 | 69.2 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4971 | 118 | 69.2 |
| White | 72 | 6087 | 114 | 68.1 |
| Blue | 72 | 6432 | 117 | 69 |