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The Oak Tree Country Club East Course is an 18-hole championship golf course located in Edmond, Oklahoma, designed by legendary architect Pete Dye and opened in 1982. The course plays to a par 70 and measures 7,087 yards from the longest tees, with a course rating of 75.2 and a slope rating of 142, making it a challenging test for golfers of all abilities. The East Course is routed through residential neighborhoods but maintains focus through its strategic design, featuring substantial bunkering and water hazards throughout. The course is notably difficult from the opening holes, with the half-dozen front-side par-4s averaging 410 yards even from the middle tees.

The final six holes of the East Course are particularly demanding and feature the most dramatic and signature holes on the layout. The 17th hole, a 207-yard par 3, stands out as the signature hole with a deep bunker on the right and water running the entire left side protected by a rock wall. The 13th hole is a standout par 4 featuring Pete Dye's signature railroad tie construction, with creative green undulations. The back nine culminates in a watery crescendo with water hazards present on four of the final six holes, creating a thrilling and challenging finish.

The East Course has long served as the annual host venue for the Oklahoma Open, one of the most prestigious state championships in the country. Notable champions crowned at this course include professionals such as Bob Tway, Gil Morgan, David Edwards, Todd Hamilton, and Lucas Glover. The course is currently managed by Invited and ranked among the top courses in Oklahoma according to Golf Digest.