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Established in 1914, Dornick Hills Golf and Country Club is located in Ardmore, Oklahoma. The 18-hole championship course was designed by noted architect Perry Maxwell on what began as his dairy farm. Maxwell built the first nine holes in 1913, with the remaining nine holes completed in 1923. The course measures 6,621 yards with an average par-3 yardage of 189. Dornick Hills earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

The course name derives from the Gaelic word "Dornick" meaning "small rocks," thousands of which had to be removed during construction. Several natural rock outcroppings remain on the course, including the cliff at the signature "Cliff Hole." The demanding par-5 16th hole features a green atop a 50-foot cliff, requiring long hitters to risk a wood or long iron shot to the elevated green while most players lay up below the cliff for a short iron approach. The course winds through wooded hills on the edge of the Arbuckles, combining dramatic topography with subtle green complexes.

The course hosted the 1952-1954 Ardmore Open as well as the 1954 LPGA Ardmore Open. Perry Maxwell, who designed over 70 courses during his career, is buried in the family cemetery on the ridge north of the 7th fairway. The 18-hole championship layout is widely regarded as one of the best golf courses in Oklahoma, with a Tom Doak course restoration currently underway.