Odessa Country Club - The Links Course

Previously known as Mission Dorado, The Links Course is now part of Odessa CC and is a difficult, 18-hole championship layout. This is a links-style course perfectly suited to the West Texas winds. The course features mounded fairways and the style of fast greens suited to the more advanced golfer. In fact, the Nike Tour hosted a tournament here throughout the 1990s.

This is a place where average golfers might enjoy themselves more by playing from the white tees. Even playing from the 6,660-yard blues, length is required off the tees, and combined with the wind, the course can beat even a good golfer down. The par 5s are monstrous, and most of the par 4s will require long irons into the green.

The number one handicap is No. 3, which plays 585 yards from the tips and 560 yards from the blues. No. 17 is probably the best bet for a birdie, playing only 145 yards from the blues.

Getting there : Located on Mission Blvd between Loop 588 & Hwy. 80. From 80 going west, turn right onto Faudree Rd., then drive 1 mile to the course. The entrance is on the right side of the street.