Golf
Beautiful golf courses nestle among the scenic hills of the Ozark Gateway Region. A variety of locations, course difficulty, and scenery make this area a prime vacation spot for the avid golfer. Whether you just want to relax and play a few holes with a friend or compete in one of our many area golf tournaments, there is always something for the golfer to do.
Ozark Gateway Golf Classic Sponsors
Ozark Gateway’s Golf Classic will take place May 16, 2026, at Cherokee Village South Course in Cherokee Village, Arkansas. We want to thank the sponsors of our recent golf tournament – this event wouldn’t take place without them!
Gold Sponsor: First Community Bank, Batesville, (870) 612-3400, https://firstcommunity.net/
Silver Sponsor: White River Regional Services, Batesville, (870) 793-5233, www.wrpdd.org
Silver Sponsor: White River Distributors, Batesville, (870-793-2374, www.lpgbobtails.com
Silver Sponsor: Hatfield Ready Mix, Batesville, AR (870) 793-5007
Silver Sponsor: RiverCity Print & Office, Batesville, (870) 793-5738, www.rivercityprintandoffice.com
Food Sponsor: FNBC, Ash Flat, AR870-994-2311 or 888-435-2265, https://www.fnbc.us/
Bronze Sponsor: ASU Newport, Newport, (870) 512-7800, www.asun.edu
Golf Sponsor: E-Communications, Thayer, Missouri, www.ecommnewsnetwork.com
Hole Sponsor: Merchants & Planters Bank, Newport, (870)523-3601 or 1-800-383-8000, www.mandpbank.com
Hole Sponsor: Bank of Salem, Salem, (870) 895-2591, www.bksalem.net
Sponsor: W.R.D. Entertainment, Batesville, (870) 793-4196, http://ar1033.com/
Hole Sponsor: Gillihan’s Body Shop Batesville, (870) 698-1030
Hole Sponsor: Welch Couch & Company PA, Batesville, (870) 793-5231, www.welchcouch.com
Hole Sponsor: KFFB Radio, Fairfield Bay, (501) 723-4850 or (800)356-5106, www.kffb.com
Hole Sponsor: Batesville Printing, Batesville, (870) 698-0605
Hole Sponsor: Sullivan Construction, Batesville, (870) 251-7630
Hole Sponsor: Papa Dicks Pizza, Horseshoe Bend, (870) 581-9259, https://papadickspizza.com/
Hole Sponsor: Registration Table Sponsor: Hooten’s Magazine, www.hootens.com
The Batesville Municipal Golf Course is a don’t-miss destination for all golfers, regardless of their skill levels. Opened in 1974, this nine-hole course gives you 3,195 yards of exceptional golf with a par of 36. The course is situated adjacent to the beautiful White River and traverses through woods and gently rolling hills.Visit their website here.
Batesville’s 18 hole Championship Course, The Course at Eagle Mountain Between the White River and foothills of Eagle Mountain rests a breathtaking diamond in the rough… quite literally! Batesville’s finest golf course, dining and social opportunity can all be experienced at this wonderful facility. A current, fully stocked Golf Shop, mouth watering steaks and beautifully set swimming pool are just some of what makes this place so enticing. With both membership and public possibilities, The Course at Eagle Mountain has something to offer everyone. Contact them today and begin your experience! Batesville. 800 Gap Road, Batesville, AR. 870-612-8000 Visit their website at www.tcaem.com
Cherokee Village provides two outstanding courses. The South Course is an 18-hole, bent grass course with water in play. Set in the middle of a glorious natural arena, the course was ranked in 1996-97 as the second-best golf facility in Arkansas by Golf Digest, which remarked on its great design, terrific staff and friendly atmosphere. The North Course, built in 1963 with 18 holes, is divided and bordered by the South Fork River, which adds the beauty of natural surroundings to the challenging play. This course is primarily reserved for Cherokee Village property owners and their guests. www.discovercherokeevillage.com/golfing/
The Course at Turkey Mountain features 18 holes and is located in beautiful Horseshoe Bend. Opened in 1973 with a par of 73, the course rating is 69.5 and has a slope rating of 116 on Bermuda grass. Enjoy a round of golf, then take a swim, get in a canoe, fish, hunt, camp – everything is close by. Visit their website at www.turkeymtngc.com.
Mountain View’s Pine Hills Golf Course facility brings you nine exciting holes covering 1,743 yards with a par of 29. Built on hilly terrain, most of the fairways are wide open with a pond coming into play on one of the holes. This executive-length course was designed by Pete Whitfield and opened in 1994.
Other Courses:
Cooper’s Hawk in Melbourne. Highway 69 Spur, Melbourne, AR. 870-368-3280 Visit their website at www.coopershawkgolf.com.