Bartlesville’s Adams Golf Course Reopens as Boots Hollow with $2.4M Renovation — and Higher Fees

A long-time favorite in Bartlesville, Okla., golf is getting a new look, a new name, and a new price tag.

Adams Golf Course, a city-owned staple for more than 60 years, will reopen as Boots Hollow Golf Club following a multimillion-dollar, voter-approved renovation. The project represents the most significant transformation in the course’s history, with major updates that include rebuilt greens, improved drainage, upgraded facilities, and state-of-the-art carts equipped with GPS.

The new name continues to honor benefactor K.S. “Boots” Adams, whose donation of land and financial support made the original course possible in 1963. Members of the Adams family partnered with the city to select the name and support the course’s rebrand.

While the changes promise a modernized experience and higher-quality play, golfers will also see a steep increase in rates. Membership prices have jumped between 15% and 78%, depending on category. For example, individual walking passes rose from $900 to $1,600, while family walking passes increased from $1,100 to $2,000. Public daily rates are also up, with weekday walking fees moving from $21 to $30 and weekend walking fees from $22 to $35. Senior and junior rates increased as well.

City officials say the increases were necessary after decades without substantial adjustments. The updated pricing is tied to the $2.4 million investment and designed to make the course financially sustainable.

The full course has been closed since last fall to allow for reconstruction of all 18 greens. The upgrades are expected to improve playability and extend the course’s long-term durability.

Community celebrations are planned to showcase the reimagined course. A public golf day with a ribbon cutting and logo unveiling will take place on Aug. 22, followed by a grand reopening shotgun event on Aug. 23. Limited play will be available through Sept. 1, with the course officially reopening Sept. 2.

Officials hope the renovations and new identity will draw golfers from across the region while continuing to honor the legacy of Boots Adams and his vision for the Bartlesville community.