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4.3
364 Reviews (364)
5 Stars
193
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
93.7%
Recommend this course
333 out of 364 reviews
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4.4
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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4.3
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.2%
Recommend this course
40 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise, featuring a more open front nine that gives way to a challenging, narrow back nine with elevated greens and stunning natural scenery. Excellent value for the price, friendly staff, and a smooth pace of play make this a rewarding round.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6607 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Gary Kern (1989) Ron Kern (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.3
364 Reviews (364)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 7
Thick Rough 7
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 9
Locals 8
Advanced Golfers 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun course

Greens were in good shape. Tees were in good shape minus having only one stick to mark the box which is cheap looking. Fairways are tight but fun. But the gentleman that kept pace was rude being we were ahead of schedule.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing

The views this course has are simply amazing. Course is in great condition. Only complaint is the greens are lightning fast.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course and fun to play

The course is in great condition. I play from the gold tee and they position them well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Meh

If you live in the area then I’m sure it’s not a bad course. But I’m not sure what the hype is on it. It is an average golf course at best. Positive attributes: The layout is decent. Lots of elevation change. The greens were in good shape and rolled clean. The price for the round. Negative attributes: There is fairway patchy discoloration on almost every hole. The carts are old. There’s no one managing pace of play. There was some kind of oil on the outside of many greens. I’ve never seen that on a golf course before. No drinking water on the course. The ball washers were empty on several holes. This is definitely a 1 and done course for me. Not worth the drive from St. Louis.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

I will play this again

Course was beautiful and challenging. Staff was very friendly. Bring your best putting skills as the greens are true, but tough. I don't remember a flat putt all day. Lots of hills and great views. I would not recommend walking. I just wish they would move the course 20 miles closer to St. Louis :)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love the layout

The view from the first tee box overlooking the course is amazing. Considering it rained the night before and it was cart path only the course drains well and it was busy but still completed the round in just over 4 hours. Can’t wait to get back. One of my favorite courses around. Fairways are nice. Best kept secret in golf. Maybe put sand box on the cart to fill the divots. That course deserves that

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Surprise

This course despite being rural is a gem. I loved the layout especially how challenging it is, the greens were in good shape only minor issues on 2-3 of the greens. The fairways in some locations are bare but it’s early in the season and expected. The rest of the fairways were beautiful. I had a lot of fun. The back 9 bottlenecks with groups but I still finished in under 5 hours. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone and to stop for a second and take in the amazing views!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 95
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging layout

Had a great time, scenery is awesome, course is challenging, fun fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Sun valley

Great course to play on even in winter months. Very beautiful and challenging which makes it fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course conditions fair due to season. Snacks and such not much variety but hey its golf!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Bang for your Buck

This is one of my favorite courses when I’m looking to play without breaking the bank. The course is way out in the middle of nowhere, but the scenery is unbelievable and the course is usually in pretty good condition. I never score well when I play because there’s a lot elevated greens, but the layout is amazing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best value for the dollar.

Best 18 hole for the price. It’s a little bit of a drive, As a single to play 18 in 3 hours! Everyone is playing at their own pace if your faster no problem play through! Want a challenge go play the wind here not to mention the monster par 6, 710 from the whites. You’re missing out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Solid course

Best value for the dollar going right now. Course is in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging golf nestled in the rolling Missouri Hills

I was incredibly surprised at the natural beauty of the course. 1st nine play much easier than back nine and slope difference is apparent. Best bet is fairway finder on back nine bc if its off the fairway its in deep hollows and wooded areas. Pace of play was great. Staff was very friendly. One of my new favorite fall courses for foliage and natural beauty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

1st time

First time ever that I have played this course and I will be back. Little bit of a haul from Chesterfield, but worth the drive. A few of the greens were a little shaggy but overall the course was in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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