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Arkansas

Hot Springs & Little Rock

Quiet, affordable Ouachita golf with a spa-town base.

Value
Best months
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Typical trip
3 nights · 3 rounds
Typical cost
$600–$1,400
per golfer, excl. flights
Nearest airport
LIT
~60 min drive

Why go

Why Hot Springs

Hot Springs Village offers an unparalleled golf experience with eight championship courses nestled in the Ouachita Mountains, providing scenic beauty and challenging play for all skill levels. This private, gated community offers a serene escape with abundant amenities beyond the fairways, making it an ideal golf getaway. Enjoy pristine courses, affordable luxury, and a variety of outdoor activities in a welcoming, resort-like atmosphere.

  • Value

    Strong golf for the money compared with most trip destinations.

  • Course depth

    Roughly 10+ meaningful courses, so a long trip never runs out of golf.

Best for

  • Value

Season

When to go

Best in Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Jun, Dec–Feb can work well too. Jul–Aug is playable but usually less comfortable. Weather varies year to year.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
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  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Oct
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
  • Best months
  • Good shoulder months
  • Less ideal weather

The golf

Courses worth building the trip around

More course recommendations are being verified. You can still add other courses manually when building the trip.

Rates are per round for visitors and vary by month and guest type. "Official rate" is published by the course; everything else is an estimate.

What it costs

What a trip here costs

$600–$1,400

Typical per golfer for a 3-night trip, flights not included.

Estimates, not live prices. Costs change with the month, the courses you pick, your lodging and how the group shares rooms.

Where to stay

  • Los Lagos at Hot Springs Village
  • The Village Inn
  • Luxury Home Rentals

Getting there

Nearest airport
LIT
Airport to Hot Springs
~60 min drive
Rental car
Useful
Flight or drive
Depends on your city

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