Who knew Arkansas has a golf trail? In March, as the flip switched from winter to spring and all were abuzz about the Eclipse, we played two on the trail and others that warrant listing. “The Natural State” mixes gorgeous landscapes with history and more, worthy of rediscovering America.
Little Rock is the big city to fly in and explore a bit before branching out. Stay at Little Rock Marriott for a spectacular waterfront view of the Arkansas River.
Downtown attractions include The Clinton Library with interesting historic depictions and artifacts, regardless of political slants.
Since Arkansas invented cheese dip, believe it or not, try the world award-winning, 24-plus-ingredient, creamy treat at Dizzy Gypsy.
The Arknsas Golf Trail includes a stop at Mystic Creek in El Dorado
Two hours south of Little Rock and just above the border of Louisiana, the town of El Dorado (Spanish for The Golden), emerged in the 1920s during the black gold rush. A century later, impressive statues on one main corner commemorate the men and machinery that created the boom town.
The Haywood boutique hotel plays host to a stay-and-play package with Mystic Creek Golf Course, the number one course on the trail and one of Troon portfolio’s pride and joy. This true championship course is home to an Epson Tour event and
GM, Cody Lack says it is one of the gals’ favorites to play. A sunny blue sky emphasizes towering pines and hardwoods – a squirrel’s playground and a golfer’s maze.
The winding creek is crossed by Swilcanesque bridges throughout the course. The depth of beauty is derived from the natural contouring while the difficulty comes from the convolution of bunker placement and crazy greens that Kenneth Dye Jr. designed. Some of the elevated greens with false fronts and sides make for easy stairways to seven. More
