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HITTING THE SWEET SPOTSGreat Golfing in ArkansasDeGray Lake Resort State Park lies on the northshore of 13,800-acre DeGray Lake in the rollingfoothills of the Ouachita Mountain range. Thiswater sports and golf resort features an 18-hole,par 72 championship public course, which rankedthird among the state’s public courses in ExecutiveGolfer’s 2012 readers survey. Stretching 7,100yards with views of the lake through tall pines andnative hardwoods, this grand old course featuresTifEagle Bermuda greens and 419 Bermuda teesand fairways. Four teeing areas offer golfers of anyskill level a challenging round. The course ratingis 72.7 and slope is 134. Water comes into play onseven holes. The front nine offer wide, expansivefairways with elevated, undulating and slopinggreens, and water hazards. The back nine arecarved out of the woodlands leaving little room forstray shots. From the blue tees the course is 7,100yards, from the white—6,560 yards, gold—6,200yards, and red—5,800 yards. The pro shop offersa snack bar, cart and club rentals, golf equipment,and a wide selection of brand name golf appareland accessories for purchaseThe course is open daily. For tee times call:501-865-5830. Groups of any size are welcome. Theprofessional staff can assist with corporate, civic orcharitable outings.DeGray Lake ResortState Park Golf CourseBismarck, Arkansas | 501.865.5830Here at Arkansas’ only resort state park, enjoya complete complement of resort amenities andoutdoor activities including a 96-room islandlodge, restaurant, lakeshore campsites, full-servicemarina, boat rentals, swimming, tennis, hiking,Public CourseTifEagle Bermuda Greens419 Bermuda Fairways18 HolesPar 72Championship Course7,100 Yardsand park interpretive programs. Visit DeGray.comfor details.To reach DeGray, take Exit #78 off I-30 atCaddo Valley/Arkadelphia and travel seven milesnorth on Scenic 7 Byway.HITTING THE SWEET SPOTSGreat Golfing in ArkansasVillage Creek State Park atop Crowley’s Ridge,the unique landform in northeast Arkansas, is thehome of this Andy Dye signature golf course. Dyefamily designs of resort and public courses includeworld-ranked championship-class courses knownfor their creative, unique designs and environmentallysensitive integrity. The rolling terrain ofCrowley’s Ridge, dramatic elevation changes, andthe backdrop of the surrounding hardwood forestcombine for an aesthetically pleasing and challenginglevel of play at this 27-hole, championshippublic course.Depending on the configuration of the twonines you choose to play, the yardage could stretchto over 7,400 yards. The course features MiniVerdeBermuda greens and Tiff 419 Bermuda tees andfairways. Four teeing areas offer opportunities forgolfers of any skill level. Three distinct nines makefor outstanding golf. Water comes into play on 12holes.The course will be open daily and includes agolf shop, practice green, and three short gamepractice holes. Golf carts are included with greenfees. For tee times call: 870-238-5226. Groupsof any size are welcome. The staff can assist withcorporate, civic, or charitable outings.The Ridgesat Village Creek95 County Rd. 756, Wynne, Arkansas | 870.238.5226Village Creek State Park also offers 10 cabins,96 campsites, seven miles of hiking trails, 25 milesof multi-use trails, tennis courts, pavilions, and twolakes. Launch ramps, boat docks, fishing boats,and kayaks are available late-spring through LaborPublic CourseMiniVerde GreensTiff 419 Bermuda Fairways27 HolesChampionship Course7,249 YardsDay. Visit ArkansasStateParks.com for details.To reach Village Creek State Park, take Exit#242 off I-40 at Forrest City and go 13 miles northon Ark. 284.36 ARKANSAS BUSINESS EXECUTIVE GOLFER / 2013SPECIAL ADVERTISING PROMOTION