Kansas, the middle of American heartland. This Great Plains state is part of the bread basket of the Unites States, but it also has some great public golf courses you can check out to liven up your next trip to the state. Here are out top five picks for public golf courses in Kansas.
This course is conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City just off the state line of Missouri and Kansas. Here you will find bunkers and undulating greens that will give even experienced golfers a challenge. Each hole is unique and is considered one of the best layouts in town.
15400 Mission Road
Leawood, KS 66224
(913) 685-4653
Green Fees: starting at $43
This challenging but affordable course will leave you with a memorable experience. This beautiful course is nestled among the historic sand hills just south of Garden City. Buffalo Dunes is also one of the host courses for Southwest Kansas Pro-Am each year and several golfing greats have walked these fairways.
5685 S. Hwy 83
Garden City, KS 67846
(620) 276-1210
Green Fees: starting at $15
This course plays on the town's railroad history with some holes mimicking some other (some famous) holes in Scotland and early America giving it a thoroughly unique experience. Despite all the old-style characteristics, the course is modern in other ways. The 7200 yards added with a constant breeze and holes routed in many directions, this course is one of the best challenges in the state. However, the five sets of tees makes it playable for golfers of all skill levels.
920 Meadowbrook Drive
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6161
Green Fees: starting at $29
In keeping with the Potawatomi traditions, Firekeeper was fashioned to retain as many of the natural elements as possible with minimal disruption. Designed in partnership by Notah Begay III and Jeffrey D. Brauer, this natural gem is located north of Topeka in Mayetta and it's well worth the drive. It's playable for all golfers if you choose the right tees. Native grasses and the meandering creek will challenge you while rolling hills and trees provide a scenic view. Finish off your game by watching a beautiful Kansas sunset from the clubhouse. Bonus: You can snag a stay and play package if you book a stay at the Prairie Band Hotel and Casino.
12524 150 Road
Mayetta Kansas, 66509
(785) 966-2100
Green Fees: starting at $45
Ranked as the number one golf course in Kansas by Golf.com, Colbert Hills offers a total of 27 holes located in the Flint Hills. The 18-hole Championship Course is a links-style course with a one-of-a-kind layout that is playable for golfers of all abilities. Architects Jeff Brauer and Jim Colbert worked to preserve the natural beauty of the rolling hills and native grasses in the course design. Here you will find treeless fairways and generous landing areas along with some water hazards including ponds and creeks in this sprawling 315 acre design.
5200 Colbert Hills Drive
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 776-6475
Green Fees: starting at $40
