Magellan Golf Club
Magellan Golf Club offers a shorter, strategic 18-hole, par-72 layout that emphasizes precision over power, making it especially popular with women golfers and those honing their short game. Originally opened as a three-hole golf school and expanded under Ed Ault's design, it stretches to 6,484 yards from the tips with tricky Champion Tif-Dwarf Bermuda greens and 419 Bermuda fairways amid rolling terrain.
The course stands out for its exceptional practice facilities, including a large driving range, putting green, and multiple short-game areas, complemented by a golf shop and the casual Magellan Deli for dining. Reviewers praise its lush fairways, fast greens, scenic elevation changes, and friendly staff, calling it a fun, well-maintained option despite some bunkers and hills.
Contact Information
451 Ponce de Leon Drive
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 922-4497
Guest Pricing
Magellan Golf Course (Apr – Nov 2026)Includes cart, range balls, and green fees. Rates do not include applicable taxes and fees. Rider Fee $22.
18 Holes — $112.27
9 Holes — Not Available
18 Holes — $89.82
9 Holes — $44.91
Hole 1 ”A Confident Beginning”
A straightforward par 4 to start your round, but accuracy counts early. Keep your drive right-center to dodge the left bunker and then take aim uphill at a green snugly guarded front and back.
Hole 2 ”The Tempting Turn”
This short, dogleg-right par 4 rewards brains over brawn. Hug the left side for the best angle in and consider less than driver to stay short of the fairway bunker and narrow landing zone.
Hole 3 ”The Uphill Test”
A charming par 3 that plays tougher than it looks. Take extra club for the climb and trust your aim to find the green framed by bunkers.
Hole 4 ”Strategy Meets Slope”
A dogleg-right par 5 that rewards smart placement. Aim just right of the visible bunker, play your second shot to the right, and let the slope feed your ball left toward a subtly sloped green.
Hole 5 ”Uphill All the Way”
This demanding par 4 climbs steadily from tee to green. Keep your drive right to miss the bunker, take enough club for the uphill approach, and stay below the hole for a manageable putt.
Hole 6 ”Precision Required”
A scenic downhill par 3 that demands accuracy. Avoid the surrounding bunkers and play for the center of this sharply contoured green.
Hole 7 ”The Ultimate Risk–Reward”
Big hitters can chase the green in two on this par 5—but danger lurks. Water guards the front and left, daring you to go bold or lay back safely.
Hole 8 ”The Climb to Glory”
Magellan’s toughest hole, this dogleg-left par 4 plays long and uphill. A solid drive to the right-center sets up a challenging second shot to an elevated, hard-to-hold green.
Hole 9 ”The Short and Sweet Finish”
A short dogleg-left par 4 that tempts a birdie to close the front nine. Keep your tee shot right of the fairway bunker, then fire a short iron toward a receptive green—but steer clear of the deep trap on the right.
Hole 10 ”The Subtle Challenge”
A straightaway par 4 with more bite than it seems. Keep your drive left-center to steer clear of the hazard running the entire right side, then aim your approach short and left of the pin—anything right risks rolling into the steep grass bunker below the green.
Hole 11 ”Over the Creek and Beautiful”
This picturesque par 3 plays across scenic Cedar Creek to a large, undulating green. Choose your club wisely—landing on the wrong tier can turn a birdie chance into a tricky two-putt.
Hole 12 ”Daredevil’s Delight”
A short, dogleg-left par 4 that dares big hitters to go for the green. Water hugs the left and the fairway slopes that direction, so any ball straying left of center flirts with danger.
Hole 13 ”Risk and Reward, the Long Way Home”
A well-struck drive down the middle of this par 5 tempts you to go for it in two. But water guards the entire left side, and out of bounds looms right—laying up smartly often brings the best birdie look.
Hole 14 ”The Uphill Grind”
This par 4 plays longer than it looks thanks to a steady climb and soft fairway turf. A drive favoring the right side can funnel back toward the middle, setting up a solid approach into the elevated green.
Hole 15 ”The Hidden Fairway”
Before teeing off, check for the flag signaling the fairway is clear—it’s hidden by the hill ahead. Aim center and let your drive roll down the slope, avoiding the central bunker on your second shot to leave a short iron into a long, narrow green.
Hole 16 ”The Slippery Slope”
This short par 4 can trick you with its right-to-left fairway tilt. Consider less than driver or hug the far-right side to stay clear of the left bunker and then take aim at the elevated green with a short iron in hand.
Hole 17 ”Simple, but Not Easy”
A short, downhill par 3 that invites precision. The large bunker guarding the left side can turn an easy par into instant trouble—aim for the heart of the green and take your two.
Hole 18 ”The Grand Finish”
Magellan’s closing par 4 is as scenic as it is strong. Keep your tee shot right of center to avoid the left bunker, then take aim uphill at a green guarded on the left by a deep trap. And remember—your gallery of friends will be watching from above, so finish with flair.
Restaurant
The Magellan Cafe serves as the on-site restaurant, offering quick, casual options that are ideal before or after a round or during a focused practice session. Its convenient location near the clubhouse and practice facilities makes it an easy stop for golfers looking to grab a bite, relax with a drink, or meet up with playing partners.
Pro Shop
Magellan’s golf shop provides everyday golf necessities, including balls, gloves, and basic apparel, along with check-in services for tee times and green fees. Staff can also answer questions about the course and practice amenities, helping players make the most of this practice-oriented facility.
Clubhouse
The Magellan clubhouse functions as a compact yet efficient hub, bringing together the golf shop, Magellan Deli, and player services in one location. Its proximity to the range, putting green, and short-game areas makes it especially convenient for golfers who come primarily to practice or to play a quick round.
Putting Green
A dedicated putting green near the clubhouse lets golfers get a feel for Magellan’s Champion Tif-Dwarf Bermuda greens before heading out to the first tee. The green is also well-suited for short, focused sessions to sharpen putting and short-game touch.
Driving Range
Magellan features a large driving range that has helped establish the club as one of the Village’s best practice facilities, originally opened as a golf school. Combined with the putting green and multiple short-game areas, the range gives players ample room to work on every part of their game in a single visit.
