Awards

• Golf Digest 5-star rating 2008/2009
• Big Creek was also voted the #1 public course in Arkansas for the fourth year in a row by readers of Arkansas Business in March, 2004 and again in March 2008.
• 5 Out of 5 Stars ("Golf at its Absolute Best.") by Golf Digest's Places To Play, May 2004, 2006 & 2008
• Rated #1 in USA in Top Courses Averaging 20,000 Rounds/Year or Fewer by Golf Digest's Places To Play, May 2004
• Rated #1 in USA in Top Courses Opened Within Past Five Years by Golf Digest's Places To Play, May 2004
• Rated #5 in USA in Service by Golf Digest's Places To Play, May 2004
• Rated #8 in USA in Top Courses in Conditioning by Golf Digest's Places To Play, May 2004

Course History and Description
Big Creek Golf & Country Club was built over nearly 200 acres of rolling terrain featuring four lakes and Big Creek itself. White sand bunkers, lush zoysia fairways and bent grass greens provide a perfect setting for a memorable test of golf. A wide array of hole layouts makes Big Creek challenging, yet enjoyable for all. Five sets of tee boxes ranging from 5,068 yards up to 7,320 yards along with large greens ensure that Big Creek is a course that will always offer a challenge and pleasure to golfers of every ability. Big Creek has par 4s that range from 320 yards all the way up to 491. The course has three reachable par 5s and one that’s 608 yards long. All the par 3s are in different directions and all have different looks to them. The most notable and challenging holes include:

Hole No. 4 – 163 yards, Par 3:
A picture postcard signature par 3 that can be just as demanding as it is beautiful. The front right pin position demands a precise approach shot. There is plenty of fairway to the left and behind the green, which allows the more timid player the opportunity to ensure he is over the water with a chance of chipping back to save his par.

No. 5 – 608 yards, Par 5:
“Grip it and rip it” on this demanding uphill par 5 (the #3 handicap hole). This is definitely a three-shot hole where your tee shot needs to avoid the bunkers on the left, your second shot avoid the bunker on the right, and your uphill third shot avoid the large front left bunker and hope for a two putt.

No. 7 – 491 yards, Par 4:
This brutal par 4 (the #1 handicap hole) is the longest on the course and has no bunkers, but plays downhill. The secret is to keep the ball on the short grass so you can chip or putt for par.

Big Creek’s No. 10 – 549 yards, Par 5:
A risk-reward signature par 5 that will set the stage for scoring on a demanding back nine. If your tee shot finds the fairway and avoids the bunker on the left, your decision will be either to lay-up short of the green, avoiding the bunkers and trees, or go for the peninsula green surrounded with a rock wall and bunker. The green is quite large and will be receptive to a long iron or a fairway wood approach.

No. 12 – 440 yards, Par 4:
This long par 4 (the #2 handicap hole) requires a tee shot that should be placed on the right side of the fairway, avoiding the bunker on the left. This allows for an uphill approach where you won’t have to challenge the two bunkers guarding the front of the green. The bunker on the front right is a good 30 yards from the putting surface – so don’t be fooled by appearances!
 

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