OKLAHOMANS ARE HITTING THE GREENS LIKE NEVER BEFORE. NEW AT FIVE. OKC SAYS THEY WELCOMED MORE GOLFERS OVER THE PAST YEAR. MORE THAN 370,000 ROUNDS WERE PLAYED ACROSS THE FIVE OKLAHOMA CITY OWNED COURSES. THEY SAY THEY SAW A 13% INCREASE COMPARED TO THE YEAR BEFORE. YOU WERE DEFINITELY ONE OF THEM.
Oklahoma City golf courses report significant increase in rounds played
Oklahoma City officials report a 13% rise in golf rounds played across five city-owned courses, highlighting the sport’s growing popularity and benefits.
Updated: 5:32 PM CDT Jul 9, 2026
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Golfers in Oklahoma City have been hitting the greens in record numbers, with more than 370,000 rounds played across the city’s five municipal courses over the past fiscal year. WATCH: Lake Hefner Golf Club unveils new clubhouse in Oklahoma CityThe courses — Earlywine, Trosper, Hefner, Lincoln Park and James E. Stewart — saw over 285,000 rounds played during the 2024-2025 fiscal year, marking a 13% increase. City officials applauded the growth, saying the sport is not only boosting the local economy but also providing residents with opportunities to stay active outdoors.>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channel | Sign up for KOCO 5’s Morning Newsletter
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Golfers in Oklahoma City have been hitting the greens in record numbers, with more than 370,000 rounds played across the city’s five municipal courses over the past fiscal year.
WATCH: Lake Hefner Golf Club unveils new clubhouse in Oklahoma City
The courses — Earlywine, Trosper, Hefner, Lincoln Park and James E. Stewart — saw over 285,000 rounds played during the 2024-2025 fiscal year, marking a 13% increase.
City officials applauded the growth, saying the sport is not only boosting the local economy but also providing residents with opportunities to stay active outdoors.
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