Little Rock Heights Golf to Close December 31

The locally-owned shop on Kavanaugh Boulevard will shutter operations at the end of the year.

Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Openings & Closings

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Little Rock Heights Golf, a locally-owned retailer located on Kavanaugh Boulevard, will permanently close its operations on December 31, 2026. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Heights Golf, a Little Rock business specializing in golf apparel and lessons, will permanently close on December 31, 2026. The store has served the community from its 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd location for six years.

Why it matters

The closure marks the end of a six-year presence for the locally-owned retailer in the area. Customers have until the end of the year to visit the shop before it ceases operations.

The shop operated for 6 years following its opening in November 2020. The business will offer discounted merchandise until the final day of operations on December 31, 2026.

The players

Heights Golf

This locally-owned Little Rock retailer has provided golf equipment, clothing, and lessons to the community since 2020.

The details

Located at 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd, the store currently provides golf equipment, apparel, and professional instruction. The business announced the upcoming closure on October 20, 2026, and is clearing inventory with markdowns.

Timeline

  1. November 2020: Heights Golf opened at 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd.

  2. October 20, 2026: The business announced its closure via Facebook.

  3. December 31, 2026: The shop will officially cease all business operations.

Market Landscape

The store opening in 2020 aligned with a national surge in golf participation that benefited local specialty retailers. Its closure reflects the broader retail challenge of sustaining niche brick-and-mortar storefronts in a changing local commercial market.

Shoppers can access discounted golf merchandise at the 5815 Kavanaugh Blvd location until the business closes on December 31, 2026. After this date, local customers will need to seek alternative providers for lessons and golf gear.

The takeaway

The store will remain open for discounted sales for the remainder of the year. Residents should finalize any outstanding business or gear purchases before the final day of operations on December 31.

Further reading

For more information on retail changes in the area, visit the Little Rock Openings & Closings section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette.

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