Abernathy Country Club

Like so many other small-town courses in the Panhandle, this “country club” is a 9-hole, semi-private course that allows anyone to play. With only one water hazard (hole 9), no bunkers, and flat terrain, this course is very fair, good for the ego, and fun for the high handicapper. This course is best experienced as a day trip from Lubbock.

The fairways are lined with trees and sport rare mounds that result in an uneven lie. Both par 5s have dogleg fairways. The toughest hole is a 226-yard, par 3 into a green framed by mature trees; it’s particularly difficult when the winds are howling. Pay once and play all day. For the second round use the additional set of tees for a different look.

Getting there : Exit FM 2060 off of I-27 and head east 4.5 miles to the course.