Territory - Oklahoma - USA

If I could characterize Territory in one word, it’s vast. The whole property is massive, as you really are in the middle of nowhere Oklahoma. The complex, which includes several buildings fit for different purposes, is a five-minute drive from the outskirts Duncan, a town of 22,000. There are no more than a dozen or two houses on site, and most of them are on the first, sixth, and ninth holes. The practice facility is second to none. It is also worth noting that the clubhouse staff was really accommodating. As for the course itself, the routing is terrific and no two holes look the same. The greens are really tricky in spurts, though, and it feels like you need to play Territory a few times to fully appreciate it. The fifth and 14th holes especially stick out in this regard from what I remember. Bounces can seem unfair on some shots, too. These criticisms are not to take anything away from the Randy Heckenhemper design: the good far outweighs the bad at Territory. The bunkers had just been redone in the months before I played, and the white sand is a welcome sight. A few of my favorite holes include the par three eighth, a beautiful downhill hole protected by a pond on the left, and the par five 11th, a true three-shotter in every sense that is as narrow as a hole you’ll find here. I’m really glad I played Territory, one of the best golf courses in Oklahoma.