Golf in Arkansas
Overview
Golf in Arkansas
What golf looks like for retirement in Arkansas: where to do it, what the state costs, and the towns that fit.
Golf in Arkansas
Arkansas has dozens of public courses scattered across its Ozark and Ouachita regions, including several operated through the state parks system. The Little Rock area has a cluster of municipal and semi-private courses with senior weekday rates.
Published local price
Burns Park Golf Course Tournament Course, adult 18-hole rate Monday through Thursday before 2 PM; senior/veteran rate is $13.00 Monday-Thursday
Published range: $13 to $23.
City of North Little Rock - Burns Park Golf Course Fees (2025 Schedule) · as of 2025Where to go
What Arkansas costs
Cost of living
87
BEA index, U.S. = 100
State income tax
~4.0% state income-tax planning rate
Social Security
Not taxed
How people start
- 1
Map the public and municipal courses nearby
Most metros list city-run courses with published fee schedules. Those set the affordable floor before any private club enters the picture.
- 2
Ask about senior and resident rates
Many courses post a reduced weekday senior rate and a season pass. The difference between pay-per-round and a pass is the number that usually drives the yearly cost.
- 3
Price the season, not the round
In warm states the season runs most of the year; in cold ones it is a few months. The yearly cost is rounds-per-year times rate, plus cart and equipment.
Common questions
Is Arkansas a good place to retire for golf?
Arkansas has dozens of public courses scattered across its Ozark and Ouachita regions, including several operated through the state parks system. The Little Rock area has a cluster of municipal and semi-private courses with senior weekday rates.
What does it cost to retire in Arkansas?
Arkansas has a cost-of-living index near 87 (U.S. = 100), about a 4.0% state income-tax planning rate, and does not tax Social Security. The full state guide breaks down property tax, sales tax, and long-term-care costs, each sourced.
Sources
The life your money is for