Grand Lake O' the Cherokees
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There’s more to Grand Lake than its 1,300 miles of shoreline. Several noteworthy golf courses also surround the area, offering a dry day of activity (if you can avoid those water hazards).

The Peninsula Resort and Club
57401 E. Highway 125, Afton, OK 74331
918.257.4204 or www.peninsulagrandlake.com
Formerly the Shangri-La Resort, The Peninsula Resort and Club features a 36-hole championship golf course that received a 4.5-star rating from Golf Digest magazine. Check out the men’s and women’s golf associations 2009 schedule online, and be sure to abide by the dress code: no denim, no cut-offs, shirts must have sleeves and collars, and use soft spikes only.

Grand Cherokee State Park Course
11986 E. 387, Langley, OK 74350
918.435.8727 or www.touroklahoma.com
The Grand Cherokee State Park Course offers a driving range, pro shop, club and cart rentals, and group or individual lessons, plus an amazing view of Pensacola Dam. This course offers tree-lined fairways, bentgrass greens and few water hazards.

The Coves at Bird Island
32922 Pebble Beach, Bird Island, OK 74331
918.782.3269 or www.thecoves.com
This private 18-hole golf course is situated in the Duck Creek area. Some of its features include multilevel greens, gently sloping fairways, a 16-acre golf practice facility and a pro shop with certified staff members. Use your own golf cart if you’d like, and schedule your own tee time.

Peoria Ridge Golf Course
10301 S. 600 Road, Miami, OK 74354
918.542.7676 or www.peoriaridge.com
Owned by the Peoria Indian Tribe of Oklahoma, this 18-hole championship golf course offers players five sets of tee boxes to accommodate all skill levels, a practice facility with driving range, and putting and chipping greens that allow for practice time before the big tournament.

Patricia Island Golf Course
4980 Clubhouse Road, Grove, OK 74344
918.786.3338 or www.patriciaisland.com
The semi-private 18-hole championship golf course, showcasing a Tripp Davis design, at Patricia Island is surrounded by nature’s beauty, including Midlawn Bermuda fairways and an open-links style with deep native rough. Take a break from the sun and improve your skill at the indoor hitting area with bidirectional video capabilities.

Cherokee Grove Golf Course
519 Quail Run Road, Grove, OK 74344
918.786.9852 or www.groveok.org
This 9-hole, par-36 golf course has been open to the public for 30 years and features large mature trees and hilly terrain. Club and cart rentals are available. If you’d rather work on your swing or putting stance, visit the driving range and practice area for an alternative to the links.