DeSoto Golf Course
Plan your round at DeSoto Golf Course
DeSoto is an 18-hole, par 72 course at Hot Springs Village, designed by Ault, Clark & Associates and opened in 1972. It plays 6,664 yards from the black tees (rating 73.1, slope 138). Every hole has a name, from the blind opener "Blind Ambition" to the closer "The Grand Finale", and it has four par 3s and four par 5s.
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Ault, Clark & Associates
- Opened 1972
Course strategy
Read the card before you play it
Walk the course
DeSoto Golf Course hole by hole
Hole 1
356
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
362
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
265
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
117
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
344
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
472
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
328
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
394
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
131
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
344
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
145
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
295
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
323
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
132
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
311
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
463
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
322
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
486
yds ·Silver
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Silver | Gold | Orange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 399 | 379 | 366 | 356 | 229 | 212 |
| 2 | 4 | 3 | 410 | 389 | 370 | 362 | 302 | 235 |
| 3 | 4 | 13 | 311 | 302 | 291 | 265 | 244 | 208 |
| 4 | 3 | 17 | 161 | 150 | 135 | 117 | 95 | 92 |
| 5 | 4 | 11 | 389 | 372 | 362 | 344 | 276 | 215 |
| 6 | 5 | 1 | 539 | 518 | 504 | 472 | 420 | 255 |
| 7 | 4 | 5 | 421 | 372 | 345 | 328 | 295 | 246 |
| 8 | 5 | 7 | 473 | 458 | 440 | 394 | 369 | 282 |
| 9 | 3 | 15 | 179 | 166 | 148 | 131 | 103 | 102 |
| Out | 36 | 3,282 | 3,106 | 2,961 | 2,769 | 2,333 | 1,847 | |
| 10 | 4 | 6 | 420 | 399 | 374 | 344 | 239 | 188 |
| 11 | 3 | 16 | 185 | 167 | 154 | 145 | 129 | 124 |
| 12 | 4 | 12 | 408 | 396 | 326 | 295 | 285 | 224 |
| 13 | 4 | 10 | 391 | 374 | 351 | 323 | 299 | 238 |
| 14 | 3 | 18 | 198 | 163 | 143 | 132 | 95 | 92 |
| 15 | 4 | 2 | 399 | 385 | 367 | 311 | 305 | 257 |
| 16 | 5 | 8 | 504 | 494 | 474 | 463 | 341 | 306 |
| 17 | 4 | 14 | 345 | 342 | 329 | 322 | 234 | 230 |
| 18 | 5 | 4 | 532 | 514 | 501 | 486 | 412 | 256 |
| In | 36 | 3,382 | 3,234 | 3,019 | 2,821 | 2,339 | 1,915 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,664 | 6,340 | 5,980 | 5,590 | 4,672 | 3,762 | |
| Rating / Slope | 73.1 / 138 | 71.1 / 135 | 69.4 / 131 | 68.6 / 121 | 63.4 / 117 | 60.6 / 96 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | 75.5 / 139 | 71.8 / 122 | 67.7 / 118 | 62.8 / 102 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Play ready golf; pace is strictly enforced
- Repair ball marks, fill divots with sand and rake bunkers
- There is no lightning shelter on the course, so return to the clubhouse when storms approach
- Check the course conditions page before you go
Carts & walking
A cart is included in the guest rate.
Practice facilities
A multi-tee driving range, a putting green near the clubhouse with Tif-Dwarf Bermuda greens and short-game areas are available.
Rentals & pro shop
The pro shop sells balls, gloves, accessories and apparel.
Food & drink
The DeSoto Club restaurant and grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a full bar and patio or indoor seating overlooking the course. A lounge is in the clubhouse, and restrooms are at each halfway house on the course.
Pace of play
Pace of play is strictly enforced and the scorecard asks players to play ready golf.
Quick answers
DeSoto Golf Course at a glance
How many holes does DeSoto Golf Course have, and what's the par?
DeSoto Golf Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 3,762 to 6,664 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed DeSoto Golf Course?
DeSoto Golf Course was designed by Ault, Clark & Associates and opened in 1972.
What are the cart and walking rules at DeSoto Golf Course?
A cart is included in the guest rate.
What practice facilities does DeSoto Golf Course have?
A multi-tee driving range, a putting green near the clubhouse with Tif-Dwarf Bermuda greens and short-game areas are available.
What's the pace of play at DeSoto Golf Course?
Pace of play is strictly enforced and the scorecard asks players to play ready golf.
What food and drink does DeSoto Golf Course have?
The DeSoto Club restaurant and grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a full bar and patio or indoor seating overlooking the course. A lounge is in the clubhouse, and restrooms are at each halfway house on the course.
How do you book a tee time at DeSoto Golf Course?
Call the course at (501) 922-0001.
Where is DeSoto Golf Course?
DeSoto Golf Course is at 102 Clubhouse Drive, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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