Gaillardia Golf Course Top 100 Review

Gaillardia Golf Course is an 18-hole championship layout designed by award-winning architect Arthur Hills and opened in July 1998. Located on 250 acres in Oklahoma City, the course was developed by Edward L. Gaylord on family farmland as part of a prestigious residential community. Hills' design philosophy emphasizes natural aesthetics and environmental stewardship, creating a course that complements the surrounding landscape.

The course has earned significant recognition, named one of the Top 100 Best Residential Golf Communities in the U.S. by GolfWeek and Links magazine. Gaillardia hosted notable tournaments including The Wonderful World of Golf (featuring Fred Couples vs. Phil Mickelson in 2000) and the Senior Tour Championship in 2001 and 2002, won by Bob Gilder and Tom Watson respectively. The facility also includes the Gaylord Learning Center (2003) offering indoor instruction and short-game practice areas, complementing the championship course experience.