About the Course

Described as a hidden West Texas gem, Gaines County Golf Course was originally built as a 9-hole course by Warren Cantrell and opened in 1958. The course was updated with a back nine in 1991. The back nine layout was designed by Jim Terry. 
The front nine greens were renovated in 2017 by Greensmith of Texas, owner Greg Smith.
A proud highlight in Gaines County Golf’s history, we hosted Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer in 1963.

Course Layout

Although the terrain is challenging, the layout boasts plenty of trees and a good amount of elevation. The course’s most notable amenity is its large, fast, and extremely well-kept greens. Sometimes the conditions help the ball roll and are definitely beneficial when the wind is blowing.

Every par 3 requires a long iron, but the demanding par 4s are the attention-getters. Two par 4s stand out among many as above average in difficulty for courses in this remote area. The signature hole is No. 8: it’s only 340 yards but requires an approach shot over a pond to a well-bunkered green. Hole 5 also plays tough as a 435-yard dogleg right with an approach into an elevated green. This hole is particularly long into the wind.

Getting here

Gaines County Golf Course is located virtually in-between Seagraves and Seminole on Highway 385. It is located on the west side of the road about 7-8 minutes from either town. 

853 C Hwy 385 N, Seminole, TX

Facilities

Pro in-house: Yes
Driving range: Yes
Rental clubs/carts: Yes

Hours of Operation

M,W-F: 9 AM-Sunset
Sat & Sun: 8 AM – Sunset
closed on T (Mar-Nov)

Course Policies

Soft Spikes Required
Credit & Debit Cards Accepted

Green Fees:

Non Resident

Non Resident – 15.50/20.50

Juniors -10.50/13.00

Gaines Resident

Gaines County Resident – 10.50/13.50
Juniors – 6.00/13.50

Green fees price ranges

Weekdays: $12 – $26
Weekends: $16 – $31

Rentals:

Rental Fleet Available

1/2 cart shared $20.00 each

Single Rider – $30.00

Range Balls

Sm – $2.00

Med – $3.00

Lg – $5.00

Rental Clubs

$20.00/9 Holes

$40.00/18 Holes

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U.S.G.A. rules govern all play along with following the local rules.

  • Holes: 18
  • Designed by: Warren Cantrell, Jim Terry
  • Public/Private: Semi-Private
  • Year opened: 1958
  • Golf Season: Year-round
  • Guest Policy: Open
  • Tee times welcomed: Yes
  • Fairways: Bermuda Grass
  • Greens: Bent Grass
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Etiquette

Allow faster players to play through.

Observe 90-degree rule on all holes.

Use cart paths around tees and greens.

Each player must have a set of clubs.

Shirts must be worn at all times

Repair your ball mark and one other one on every green.

Players must receive permission from Pro Shop before starting on #4 and #10.

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U.S.G.A. rules:

Out of bounds: Holes 3,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14,18. Defined by white stakes or fence lines. Clubhouse is OB.

Penalty Areas: Holes 6, 7, 8, 9.

Relief may be taken from all paved cart paths and unpaved service roads, no more than one club length from the nearest point of relief.

Immovable obstructions: all cross ties bordering cart paths and tees, screens on holes 3 and 9, one club length from the nearest point of relief.

Yardage on granite markers on tees and fairways measured to the center of the green.

Etiquette
  • Allow faster players to play through.
  • Observe 90-degree rule on all holes.
  • Use Cart Paths around tees and greens.
  • Each player must have a set of clubs.
  • Shirts must be worn at all times.
  • Repair your ball mark and one other on the greens.
  • Players must receive permission from Pro Shop before starting on #4 and # 10.
U.S.G.A. Rules:
  • Out of bounds: Holes 3,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,13,14, and 18. Defined by white stakes or fence lines. The clubhouse is OB.
  • Penalty Areas: Holes 8 & 9.
  • Lateral water Hazards: Holes 6,7,8, and 9.
  • Relief may be taken from all paved cart paths and unpaved service roads. One club length from the nearest point of relief.
  • Immovable obstructions: all cross ties bordering cart paths and tees, Screens on holes #3 and #9, One club length from the nearest point of relief.
  • Yardage on granite markers on tees and fairways measured to the center of the green.