University-Oklahoma Golf CRSE

The rich heritage of the grounds of the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club dates back to the mid-1940's, when the land was home to a U. S. Navy recreational facility. Located on what was once called South Base, the facility served as an annex to the Norman Naval Air Station. In 1949, in coordination with the Navy and with the leadership of OU President George Lynn Cross, construction started on the OU Golf Course. At that time, famous golf course architect and native Oklahoman Perry Maxwell was commissioned to build the project, and in January 1951 the course opened for play.