What are the best public golf courses near Kansas City MO?

Kansas City Parks runs Swope Memorial, Hodge Park, Minor Park, Shoal Creek and Heart of America.

Are there any famous-designer golf courses in Kansas City?

Yes. Swope Memorial was restored to A.W. Tillinghast's 1934 design and reopened in 1990, according to Kansas City Parks.

What is the longest golf course near Kansas City?

Shoal Creek plays 6,983 yards, according to Kansas City Parks.

What are green fees at Kansas City area courses?

Rates are set by Kansas City Parks. Check each course page before you go.

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Swope Memorial Golf Course

A.W. Tillinghast • Est. 1934

Yards 6274

Par 72

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73^F

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Feels like 74°F

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Wind 3 mph ESE

Humidity 68%

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70° / 59°

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72° / 58°

14 mph wind

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68° / 50°

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4 Kansas City Parks golf courses profiled

Swope Memorial Golf Course

PUBLIC

6900 Swope Memorial Dr., Kansas City, MO 64132 • A.W. Tillinghast • Est. 1934

Yards 6274

Par 72

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The oldest public course in the Kansas City area, restored to its 1934 A.W. Tillinghast design. Par 72, 6,274 yards, with zoysia fairways.

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Shoal Creek Golf Course

PUBLIC

8905 Shoal Creek Pkwy., Kansas City, MO 64156 • Est. 2001

Yards 6983

Par 71

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Opened in fall 2001 in the Northland. Par 71, 6,983 yards, with big elevation changes.

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Hodge Park Golf Course

PUBLIC

7000 NE Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO 64156

Yards 6223

Par 71

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A wooded Northland course, par 71 and 6,223 yards, with three lakes and a creek in play.

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Minor Park Golf Course

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11215 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131

Yards 5796

Par 70

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A busy walking course with wide fairways and a lighted driving range. Par 70, 5,796 yards.

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Kansas City Parks runs Swope Memorial, Hodge Park, Minor Park, Shoal Creek and Heart of America.
Yes. Swope Memorial was restored to A.W. Tillinghast's 1934 design and reopened in 1990, according to Kansas City Parks.
Shoal Creek plays 6,983 yards, according to Kansas City Parks.
Rates are set by Kansas City Parks. Check each course page before you go.

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