Best Golf Courses in Missouri
1. Swope Memorial Golf Course
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 128
Course Rating: 70.9
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,274 yards
Scorecard: Link
Championships hosted: Kansas City Open
Besides its great courses, the Swope Memorial Golf course is known to be the only public course in the area to have hosted a PGA Tour event. Opened in 1921, the course was designed by A. W. Tillinghast.
2. Fox Run Golf Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bent grass
Slope index: 144
Course Rating: 74.6
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,232 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 293 acres
Just golf. That is the best way to describe the Fox Run Golf Club that is nestled in the hills and valleys of the beautiful Eureka. Opened in 1993, the course was designed by Gary Kern.
3. Lake Forest Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 143
Course Rating: 75.9
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,161 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 130 acres
Nestled near the Lake Saint Louis, the Lake Forest golf course offers breathtaking scenic views from some of the highest points in St. Charles county. Opened in 1985, the course was designed by Gary Kern.
4. Hickory Hills Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Bermuda grass
Slope index: 138
Course Rating: 73.3
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,996 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Hickory Hills course is one of the most challenging and most cared for private course in Missouri. Opened in 1926, the course was designed by John T. Woodruff.
5. Old Kinderhook Resort Golf Club
Address:
678 Old Kinderhook Drive, Camdenton, Missouri (MO) 65020, USAPhone: 573-317-3500
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 133
Course Rating: 72.3
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,726 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 250 acres
One of America’s most spectacular courses, the Old Kinderhook will challenge even the most experienced golfer. Opened in 1999, the course was designed by Tom Weiskopf.
6. The Club at Porto Cima
Address:
133 Club House Drive, Sunrise Beach, Missouri 65079, USAPhone: 573-207-8700
Website: Visit
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 141
Course Rating: 74.2
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,036 yards
Scorecard: Link
Born out of a vision of the Koplar-Brown family after visiting the village of Portofino, the Club at Porto Cima is one of the finest courses at Lake Ozark. Opened in 2000, the course was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
7. Branson Hills Golf Club
Address:
100 North Payne Stewart Drive, Branson, Missouri (MO) 65616, USAPhone: (417) 337-2963
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 135
Course Rating: 75.1
Total par (men's tees): 72
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,324 yards
Scorecard: Link
A beautiful course designed with natural rock outcroppings, waterfalls, creeks and wooded areas, the Branson Hills course is sure to be one of the prettiest golf courses you will play. Opened in 2008, the course was designed by Chuck Smith and Bobby Clampett.
8. Norwood Hills Country Club (West course)
Address:
1 Norwood Hills Country Club Dr, St. Louis, MO 63121, USAPhone: (314) 521-0682
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 135
Course Rating: 73.3
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,804 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 380 acres
Championships hosted: PGA Championship, US Senior Amateur
The West course at Norwood Hills is a true 1920s design golf course that was the host to many championships, the PGA Championship being only one of many. Opened in 1922, the course was designed by Wayne Stiles.
9. Old Warson Country Club
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 144
Course Rating: 74.5
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 6,946 yards
Scorecard: Link
Total size of golf course: 300 acres
Championships hosted: Ryder Cup, US Senior Amateur, US Women's Amateur
The Old Warson is a beautiful Tree-lined parkland course with plenty of challenges that all together create a great golfing experience. Opened in 1955, the course was designed by Robert Trent Jones.
10. Ozarks National Golf Course
Address:
1250 Golf Club Drive, Hollister, Missouri (MO) 65672, USAPhone: 800-225-6343
Website: Visit
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Municipal Course
Length of play: 18-hole course
Type of grass: Zoysia grass
Slope index: 131
Course Rating: 73.9
Total par (men's tees): 71
Total yardage (men's tees): 7,036 yards
Scorecard: Link
The Ozark course at the Big Cedar Lodge is a visually appealing course that is highlighted by the beauty of the native habitat. Opened in 2018, the course was designed by Coore & Crenshaw.
