Thunder Bayou Golf Links
Plan your round at Thunder Bayou Golf Links
Thunder Bayou Golf Links is an 18-hole, links-style public course in Blytheville, Arkansas, designed by Thomas E. Clark on former Eaker Air Force Base land. It plays to a par of 72 and 7,232 yards from the Black tees, with water on seven holes and more than 80 bunkers. Fairways are Bermuda and greens are bentgrass, and the course is part of the Natural State Golf Trail.
- Municipal
- 18 holes
- Par 72
- Designed by Thomas E. Clark
Course strategy
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Thunder Bayou Golf Links hole by hole
Hole 1
325
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
496
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
132
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
328
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
499
yds ·White
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Hole 6
138
yds ·White
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Hole 7
291
yds ·White
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Hole 8
387
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
397
yds ·White
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Hole 10
350
yds ·White
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Hole 11
472
yds ·White
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Hole 12
328
yds ·White
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Hole 13
378
yds ·White
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Hole 14
114
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
290
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
177
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
400
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
525
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Green | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | — | 419 | 379 | 325 | 295 | 286 |
| 2 | 5 | — | 552 | 521 | 496 | 445 | 404 |
| 3 | 3 | — | 169 | 152 | 132 | 103 | 84 |
| 4 | 4 | — | 401 | 354 | 328 | 296 | 258 |
| 5 | 5 | — | 584 | 534 | 499 | 454 | 407 |
| 6 | 3 | — | 184 | 165 | 138 | 103 | 91 |
| 7 | 4 | — | 360 | 328 | 291 | 262 | 217 |
| 8 | 4 | — | 447 | 415 | 387 | 353 | 300 |
| 9 | 4 | — | 471 | 437 | 397 | 364 | 322 |
| Out | 36 | 3,587 | 3,285 | 2,993 | 2,675 | 2,369 | |
| 10 | 4 | — | 422 | 395 | 350 | 311 | 243 |
| 11 | 5 | — | 527 | 498 | 472 | 451 | 409 |
| 12 | 4 | — | 410 | 397 | 328 | 289 | 261 |
| 13 | 4 | — | 453 | 410 | 378 | 355 | 334 |
| 14 | 3 | — | 167 | 146 | 114 | 106 | 89 |
| 15 | 4 | — | 357 | 318 | 290 | 253 | 233 |
| 16 | 3 | — | 230 | 184 | 177 | 166 | 139 |
| 17 | 4 | — | 469 | 453 | 400 | 372 | 334 |
| 18 | 5 | — | 610 | 573 | 525 | 499 | 440 |
| In | 36 | 3,645 | 3,374 | 3,034 | 2,802 | 2,482 | |
| Total | 72 | 7,232 | 6,659 | 6,027 | 5,477 | 4,851 | |
| Rating / Slope | 74.6 / 134 | 72.0 / 129 | 69.1 / 123 | 66.6 / 118 | — | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Five sets of tees from 4,851 to 7,232 yards: pick the set that fits your game
- Water comes into play on seven holes
- Call (870) 532-2621 for tee times or book through the course website
Carts & walking
Carts are available and walking is allowed.
Practice facilities
A driving range, a putting green, and chipping areas are on site.
Rentals & pro shop
Rental clubs are available.
Policies
The course is open to the public. Tee times can be booked online or by phone.
Quick answers
Thunder Bayou Golf Links at a glance
Is Thunder Bayou Golf Links open to the public?
Yes. Thunder Bayou Golf Links is a municipal course, open to the public.
How many holes does Thunder Bayou Golf Links have, and what's the par?
Thunder Bayou Golf Links has 18 holes and plays to a par of 72, from 4,851 to 7,232 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Thunder Bayou Golf Links?
Thunder Bayou Golf Links was designed by Thomas E. Clark.
What are the cart and walking rules at Thunder Bayou Golf Links?
Carts are available and walking is allowed.
What practice facilities does Thunder Bayou Golf Links have?
A driving range, a putting green, and chipping areas are on site.
How do you book a tee time at Thunder Bayou Golf Links?
Call the course at (870) 532-2621.
Where is Thunder Bayou Golf Links?
Thunder Bayou Golf Links is at 1229 Perimeter Rd, Blytheville, AR 72315.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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