Conceived in the mind of one man and brought to life through the efforts of many over a period of 15 years, Karsten Creek now serves as a daily reminder of the commitment to excellence of the OSU golf program. Karsten Creek was built for the OSU golf teams, and its purpose is to aid in the recruitment and development of future OSU stars.

Karsten Creek was so named to honor Karsten Solheim, the founder of Karsten Manufacturing, and Lake Louise honors his wife. Their support of OSU golf over the last 20 years has been instrumental in the success of the golf team.

It was designed by Tom Fazio and in the May 1998 edition of Golf Digest, Karsten Creek was awarded its first five-star rating, making the course one of 10 in the nation to be so honored. The rating was not a surprise to those who have followed the course from its opening in May 1994, when the heralded Tom Fazio design received the Best New Public Course in the Nation award. Since that time, the course has gone on to receiver numerous accolades.

Karsten Creek's surprising beauty is derived from an unsuspecting tract of land that is densely covered with black jack and pin oak trees and contains dramatic elevation changes that are not common to the heartland of America. It also has recently been ranked as the best college course in the country by Travel & Leisure Golf magazine.

It stretches over 7,100 yards with SR1020 bent-grass greens and zoysia fairways. All of the holes were carved from the native oak trees surrounding Lake Louise.

Karsten Creek's clubhouse was completed in June of 2001 at a cost of around $4,500,000. Its beautiful views of the golf course, warm cozy rooms, and intricate architectural woodwork bring the course to a new level of recognition.

In addition to an immaculate golf course, Cowboy golf boasts an elaborate practice facility that is second to none.

Cowboy golfers are able to utilize a practice range which possesses tee boxes that surround the entire landing area to allow players to practice with any wind direction. The players' short-game area comes complete with three tee boxes to hit 40 to 80-yard shots and three putting greens with varied grass types, allowing players to prepare for a wide range of course types.

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Dreams do come true, and Karsten Creek is a testament to men's ability to prosper in the face of adversity. Karsten Creek serves as a daily reminder of the commitment to excellence of the OSU golf programs.

An indoor practice facility was also constructed in the fall of 1997 and is equipped with state-of-the-art video equipment for swing analysis. Karsten Creek is truly a special place that allows Oklahoma State to continue its golf legacy.