Golf

Shackelford County is surrounded by some of the finest golf courses in the Big Country if not the State. We have details on two of the best for you below and list the rest. Come stay at Stasney's Cook Ranch and play at any of the following courses:

The Cliffs at Possum Kingdom, Brad, TX
Golf Digest 4 1/2 Stars (Highest Ranking in the State of Texas)
18 Hole Par 72
Yardage: 6,808
Green Fees: $65 weekdays, $80 weekends, includes half cart fee. Nov. 1 to March 31, off-season rates are $40 weekdays, $55 weekends.
Directions: From Stasney's Cook Ranch take Hwy 180 East through Breckenridge to Brad. Take Highway 16 North. The Cliffs Resort is approximately 7.5 miles on the left. Trip takes about 90 minutes.
Telephone: 888-THE CLIFFS or 888-843-2543 for reservations.
Internet: http://www.thecliffs.com
E-Mail: info@thecliffsresort.com

Diamond Back Golf Club, Abilene, Tx.
Directions: Take Hwy 180 west to Hwy 351 to Abilene. Left under overpass onto I-20 one mile to Loop 322 one mile east of Loop 322 on Industrial. Trip takes 45 minutes.
Phone number: (325) 690-9190 or 888-545-6262
Green fees: $32 weekdays and $42 weekends and holidays (includes cart). Other rates are available for twilight hours, seniors, juniors, college, Abilene police and firemen and active military.
Days of operation: 7 days of week
Cart rental: included in green fee prices
Number of holes: 18
Par: 71
Yardage: 6,977 yards (championship), 6,516 yards (regular)

Albany Golf Club - Albany, Tx.
Address: 1005 N. 3rd
Directions to course: 7 blocks north of Main Street on 3rd Street
Phone number: (325) 762-2844
Membership: $32 per month ($250 initiation fee)
Green fees: $10 weekdays and $15 weekends and holidays
Days of operation: Open 7 days a week
Cart rental: $8 for 9 holes and $15 for 18 holes
Number of holes: 9
Par: 35