Southern Hills Country Club
- Par
- 70
- Yardage
- 7,556yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1936
- Access
- Private
- Design
- Classic
History
Southern Hills Country Club, designed by Perry Maxwell and opened in 1936 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the premier championship course in the American heartland. Maxwell utilized the rolling terrain to create a course of strategic brilliance, with creek crossings, mature trees, and quick greens defending a demanding par-70 routing. It has hosted four PGA Championships and four U.S. Opens, including Tiger Woods' 2007 U.S. Open victory — his 12th major — and Justin Thomas's dramatic 2022 PGA Championship victory in a Monday playoff over Will Zalatoris.
Signature Hole
12th hole, par 4, 458 yards — a long creek-crossing dogleg considered one of the most demanding par-4s in championship golf
Notable Tournaments
- 1958 U.S. Open
- 1977 U.S. Open
- 2001 U.S. Open
- 2007 U.S. Open
- 1958 PGA Championship
- 1994 PGA Championship
- 2007 PGA Championship
- 2022 PGA Championship
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Southern Hills Country Club public or private?
Southern Hills Country Club is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.
Who designed Southern Hills Country Club?
Southern Hills Country Club was designed by Perry Maxwell and opened in 1936.
Where does Southern Hills Country Club rank among the top golf courses in America?
Southern Hills Country Club ranks #25 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Southern Hills Country Club?
The signature hole at Southern Hills Country Club is the 12th hole, par 4, 458 yards — a long creek-crossing dogleg considered one of the most demanding par-4s in championship golf.