Mike Klemme/Courtesy of Oak Tree National
Mike Klemme/Courtesy of Oak Tree National
Mike Klemme/Courtesy of Oak Tree National
Courtesy of Oak Tree National
Oak Tree National
Edmond, OK•Private
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Oak Tree National
1515 Oak Tree Dr
Edmond, OK 73025-2673
United States
Overview
Oak Tree National was originally the men’s-only Oak Tree Golf Club, with 18 holes patterned after previous Dye designs (the par-3 eighth, for example, was a close cousin to his 17th at Harbour Town, complete with a basket trap on the back left). It has long been considered one of Pete Dye’s sternest tests of golf, a hilly layout with numerous water hazards and deep bunkers protecting some very tiny greens, as well as gusting Oklahoma winds and gnarly Bermudagrass rough. It’s been a PGA Tour Champions fixture in recent years, hosting the 2006 Senior PGA Championship and the 2014 Senior U.S. Open. Recent touch-ups by Tripp Davis have kept Dye's architecture sharp.
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Reviews
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“Oak Tree National is a strong test of golf. It presents a demanding layout by incorporating a number of water features in addition to firm, undulating and protected greens. The set of par 5s is particularly strong, starting with the 3rd hole. For most, this is a 3 shot hole, and the approach is really interesting with a small, elevated target. It creates a unique shot on the approach, and forces a more thoughtful layup to a yardage that fits such a shot. The par 5 16th on the back stands out as well. While this hole is reachable, the cross stream hazard forces most players to take less than driver on the tee shot. The approach into a severely undulating green is really exciting. Right pins are elevated almost 5 feet above the left. From 180-200 yards out, it is visually uninviting, so it pushes the player to at least consider a layup or to take on a very uncomfortable second shot. As is often the case with Pete Dye, the visual is harsher than the actual green and green surrounds. This hole really stood out to me...one of the more interesting, challenging, and fun par 5s I've played."
Read More2026
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“Pete Dye course that has hosted a number of big tournaments."
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“A Pete Dye masterpiece which is challenging of a calm day, and among the sternest test in golf when the Oklahoma wind blows."
Read More2025
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“A masterpiece of Pete Dye which is challenging on a calm day, and among the sternest test of golf when the Oklahoma wind blows. T"
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“Maybe the hardest course in the country. It is a Pete Dye masterpiece that is brutally difficult, but a ton of fun to play."
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“As far as challenging golf courses, Oak Tree National ranks right up there with the best of them. Narrow driving holes leading to forced carries to the greens. Par 3s with trees and brush overhanging one side of the hole and water on the left. Par 5s that are long, but seemingly play longer due to the undulations and movement of the holes from left to right or right to left. The course was in excellent condition. The greens were tough, but gettable. Maybe the only part of the course that is. Standing on the third tee and looking at the lake behind which yields a look at the 2nd,, 5th, 7th and 8th greens is just a serene view. The visual mind games that the course layout played was exhausting by the end of the round. The course had all of the intangibles imaginable. Around the greens, a player may be able to putt, flop, chip or even use a hybrid from the same position to end up with the same result. It makes golfers better players physically and mentally due to the variety of shots required and focus needed to survive all 18 holes."
Read More2025
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“A very challenging Pete Dye course with a great set of Par 3's."
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“A very challenging Pete Dye course with a great set of Par 3's."
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“I liked Oak Tree better than I did fifteen years ago. It still lacks in layout variety. All the Par 3’s have basically the same layout and yardage. The conditioning is also lacking, as it did not play hard and fast. That said, there are a few outstanding holes, especially the first six. Too bad it finishes with a throwaway par four. Typical deep Dye bunkering and mounds round the green."
Read More2024
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“Design variety on this curse is as good as it gets. Conditioning was very good. Houses too close to the course."
Read More2023
