Cherokee Village
Golf Courses

Cherokee Village’s North and South golf courses offer two distinct yet equally inviting 18‑hole experiences in the heart of the Ozark foothills. Both are semi‑private layouts with lush Zoysia fairways and Bermuda‑over‑Bent greens, providing well‑maintained, scenic rounds for players of all levels. The North Course, designed by developer John Cooper in 1963, plays around 6,700 yards and feels compact and wooded, with the South Fork River threading along much of the layout; tree‑lined fairways and smaller, receptive greens reward accuracy and careful course management. In contrast, the South Course, crafted by architect Ed Ault in 1962, stretches to 7,058 yards from the back tees and is hillier, more open, and described as a “hidden diamond”‑style mountain layout that uses elevation and sand for a strategic, longer test. Together, these courses give golfers a relaxed, friendly pace of play, full practice areas, and inviting pro shops, making Cherokee Village a true golfer’s retreat.

Cherokee Village’s North and South golf courses are both 18‑hole, semi‑private layouts with Zoysia fairways and Bermuda‑over‑Bent greens, but they differ in style and feel.

Key differences

Design & length

North (designed by developer John Cooper, 1963) plays to about 6,700 yards and feels more compact and wooded, with the South Fork River running along much of the course.

South (designed by Ed Ault, 1962) stretches to 7,058 yards from the back tees, is hillier, and is often described as a “hidden diamond”‑style mountain course that uses sand and elevation for challenge.

Play style

North is tree‑lined and tighter, rewarding accuracy and course management, with smaller but receptive greens.

South has wider fairways and more open, rolling terrain, pushing you to use “every club” while enjoying elevated views and a longer, more strategic test.

Both courses are well‑maintained, scenic Ozark foothills layouts with pro shops, practice areas, and a friendly, relaxed pace of play.