I was lucky enough to have a buddy whose Dad was a member at Dismal River and went back in 2023. The staff was incredible and accommodating to all of our needs. The lodging set up is awesome. We stayed in a 4 bedroom lodge each with individual rooms and bathrooms. The golf was incredible one day fee to play as much as you want was incredible for that condition of courses. I prefer the Red Course, probably because I played better on that course but the White course is great as well. The only negatives I have is could use one more restaurant on property and the pool could be better. But you are there to golf and that is what Dismal River is all about. I cannot wait to go back again to play. Truly an incredible place.

I'm only reviewing the sporting clays and the dinner.... The clay throwers broke a lot of clays, they didn't charge me for it, but it was pretty sad. They did come and fix several throwers that wouldn't operate at all, but for the price, I'm sorry, I feel like that's something you shouldn't have to deal with. The bar food.... Well a medium rare burger wasn't anywhere near medium or rare. Like it was cardboard. They opened a bottle of tea, the kind you buy at Walmart, and poured it in our glasses. And then charged us $3 for each glass. I'm not trying to bash the place, everyone was helpful. But for a $350 afternoon I felt like it wasn't 5 stars.

I had the privilege of playing both the Red and White golf courses at Dismal River, and I was thoroughly impressed with the excellent condition of both. The Red course, in particular, stood out with its fescue grass, which was reminiscent of a lush carpet. The beautiful, fast, and true rolling greens added to the overall experience. While both courses feature blind shots, navigating the terrain became significantly easier after the second round. The picturesque landscape, characterized by an expansive sky and serene atmosphere, is truly breathtaking. The Restaurant also deserves praise for its exceptional food and service, with special thanks to Gabriel for his attentive care throughout our visit.

Planned on spending 4 days up here with a few of my guests. I have been a member for 4 years, but have been going up 6 years. We drive from Tulsa (10 hrs), and have been going there 2-3 times a year. I always tell people how it’s worth the 20hr round trip. Last year, I said if conditioning continues to deteriorate, I would discontinue my trips. Sadly, they have completely lost all 36 greens. I was so bummed. My guests were completely in shock. 10 hour drive for absolute garbage conditions. Would have been nice to have been forewarned before wasting a trip. Fortunately, Prairie Club up the road was able to accommodate us, and we played there the remainder of our trip. Conditions were fantastic. I have been a vocal proponent of Dismal River for years. Taken people up there from both sides of the country. It was once a fabulous, out of the way golf paradise. So sad to see things deteriorate so rapidly. I would advise Prairie Club, where they prioritize maintaining their beautiful courses.

I’m reading all these excellent reviews about the golf and food. What you don’t hear about is how the Management and Ownership fail to pay their bills to the vendors that pour their hard work and skills into keeping this place open and safe. Please consider this when choosing your golf venue. The way management treats their employees and vendors is a solid look into the soul of the company. Shame on Dismal River and its ownership!