ATA Golf Course of the Year

Magellan began as a 3-hole golf school for beginners to learn the game. Because of its popularity in the Village, in 1995, it was expanded to become a full 18-hole course.

“Magellan Golf Club plays a little shorter than other courses in Hot Springs Village, but its tricky greens prove troublesome,” says superintendent Donald Jones. “Magellan continues to be one of the best practice facilities in the community with a large driving range, putting green and several short game areas. The course is a favorite of our female golfers.”

Despite the irrigation system being original to the 1995 expansion and having older equipment, Jones says, “we still find a way to provide a consistent golf course with inconsistent equipment.” In a time of reduced staffing and budgets due to COVID, this is a testament to the team of professionals who work so hard to provide a great golf experience. •