Best Golf Courses in Kansas
1. Wichita Country Club
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 133
Course Rating: 73.8
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,723 yards
Scorecard: Link
Championships hosted: NCAA, US Senior Amateur, US Women's Open
Wichita was founded by a group of golf enthusiasts, who created a historic legacy with commitment to quality that’s unmatched anywhere in the state of Kansas. First opened in 1950, the course was designed by William Diddel.
2. The Golf Club at Southwind
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 137
Course Rating: 74.5
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,920 yards
Scorecard: Link
Championships hosted: Southwest Kansas Pro-Am, Kansas State Amateurs
One can expect a challenging, enjoyable and memorable experience at the Golf Club at Southwind. First opened in 1980, the course was designed by Donald Sechrest.
3. Colbert Hills
Type of field: Links
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 152
Course Rating: 77.5
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,525 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 320 acres
Colbert Hills is home to an amazing public course and multiple practice areas nestled in the beautiful scenery of the Kansas Flint Hills. First opened in 2000, the course was designed by Jim Colbert and Jeff Brauer.
4. Firekeeper Golf Course
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 130
Course Rating: 77.1
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,445 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Firekeeper Golf Course offers many attractive features and several excellent holes that should not disappoint. First opened in 2011, the course was designed by Notah Begay III and Jeffrey Brauer.
5. Milburn Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 134
Course Rating: 73
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,785 yards
Scorecard: Link
Championships hosted: US Junior Amateur
Home to the oldest original golf course in the Kansas City, the Milburn Country Club offers a family-friendly, welcoming atmosphere, with a full range of activities and amenities. First opened in 1917, the course was designed by William Langford.
6. Wolf Creek
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 147
Course Rating: 74.2
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,010 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 250 acres
Wolf Creek is a private, 45-year-old, golf club with rich history that provides members with a unique golf experience that is continually improving. First opened in 2007, the course was designed by Marvin Ferguson.
7. Flint Hills National Golf Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 140
Course Rating: 74.2
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,900 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 240 acres
Championships hosted: US Junior Amateur, US Senior Amateur, US Women's Amateur
Ranked in Golf Digest’s America’s Top 100 Courses, as well as their Top 50 Golf Retreats, the Flint Hills National golf course is a go to for great golf experience. First opened in 1997, it was designed by famous Tom Fazio.
8. Hallbrook Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 151
Course Rating: 75.0
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,862 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 190 acres
The Hallbrook Country Club golf course is situated on the property that was originally the family farm of the late Joyce Hall, founder of Hallmark Cards. The course opened in 1988, and was designed by Tom Fazio.
9. Shadow Glen Golf Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 139
Course Rating: 74.4
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,051 yards
Scorecard: Link
Nestled amidst the graceful rocky ridges and tree-lined valleys, the course welcomes experts and novices. The Shadow Glen course opened in 1989, and was designed by Tom Weiskopf, Jay Morrish and Tom Watson.
