Firekeeper Golf Course

Not worth $150. Terrible greens and terrible service. Greens were like putting through gravel.

Casino golf! Didn’t step foot inside. Not much of a gambler.

The work of Breuer and Begay is only 13 years old, yet it sits atop the best public tracks that Kansas has to offer.

Found Firekeeper to house a very different layout going out than coming in. The outward nine is prairie golf - wide open and chock full of some interesting bunkering, both of the coffin variety and something I’ve never seen in all my travels: a grass bunker with a ring of high fescue around it. Still not sure how I feel about it.

The inward nine takes on a different disguise, winding through hardwoods and playing imminently more claustrophobic than the opening nine.

Came up snake eyes on holes like the first, eighth and 18th, but walked off the green wanting to lay my money down and play them again.

Course is the story of two 9s. Front 9 is prairie golf and back 9 is traditional parkland over hilly terrain.

Course conditions were solid for winter golf. Must play if in the area.

Things I liked:

- Being a “casino course” the conditions were excellent.

- As a faster single, a group did let me play thru. Thank you!

- Many of the holes present good, fair challenges.

Things I did not like:

- Being Cart Path Only was a distraction to my experience. I understand the need for this decision, but the setup is not adequate for cart path only play. On several occasions the cart path takes you out of view of the fairway/rough and I lost the bearing on my golf ball… and subsequently lost my ball. Additionally, given the distance between some of the holes I’m not sure this is a walkable course. Knowing what I know now, I would choose another course if this one is playing Cart Path Only.

- The layout does not feel consistent. It starts as a links-style course. But towards the end of the front 9 you are suddenly in a tight tree-lined traditional style course. Feels like 2 separate architects built the course.

Things important to me:

- Their website listed their greens fees.

- Given the distance between some of the holes and longer grass/hazards dividing the tee from fairways, I’m not sure I would consider this course walkable. But maybe…

- Don't recall any water coolers out on the course.

- Their branded ball marker is awesome!

Loved the ambience and character of this course. It's a links feel for the first 7-8 holes, then becomes more of a valley, woodland course for the remainder. Conditioning from tee to green was excellent, and liked the challenge from hole to hole, and the 18th is a really good risk/reward hole. Most holes had fairly generous fairways, but is very punitive if you're not hitting them. Most front nine holes are lined with very tall grass while the back nine has much thick vegetation and trees around them. For $80, this is a solid value and would absolutely play here again.

Just love doing playing this golf course. The conditions in the fall are outstanding. The grass blowing in the wind as the background against the beautiful green fairways is a beautiful sight. The course plays long so don't be thinking you need to play it back. Move up to a comfortable yardage and it will be a lot more fun. The fairways are wide and generous but second shots are tough and the slick greens make for a fun and challenging day. Overall, a truly fine course, friendly staff and would highly endorse as a stay and play spot as having a second day to replay and get another's go at it would be fun. Don't mis this Midwest jewell.

First time playing this and it was in superb condition. The first 7 holes are fairly straightforward and maybe even a bit boring compared to the last 11 holes. I think I was expecting terrain similar to the last 11 holes for the entire round. Did I mention the course was in immaculate shape? There are a few signs that warn you the course is getting more difficult as you make your way through the back 9 and that felt a bit hokey. I would not hesitate to play here again!

The course was In excellent condition. The rough was a little bit long for a resort course. Difficult to find balls. The greens rolled true but I would have liked them cut shorter, there is not a lot of undulations, and many greens and surrounding approaches could be firmer and faster.

Unless you're from Kansas or western Missouri, Firekeeper is pretty much in the middle of nowhere. But if you're anywhere in the area, this is definitely worth the drive. First off, Jeff Brauer doesn't do bad golf courses, and Firekeeper is an example of how good his work is. The course is plenty playable, especially if it's not windy (which it was for us... hot, too), and plenty interesting. It features a terrific variety of par 3s and par 5s, the latter of which aren't exactly birdie holes for the most part. The fourth, at 640 yards, is particularly difficult, especially into the wind. My only complaint on the entire golf course is that the tee shot on that hole is blind, and it doesn't take a particularly bad shot to find the rough (which I did). And the rough is thick, which meant finding that ball took a while. Other than that, conditions were terrific, the greens were interesting, and the course is a fun ride throughout.

Played here because of the ranking by Golf Digest, and I agree with their ranking. The course conditions were excellent, and had a nice mix of toughness vs playability. You could hit some less than perfect shots and not ruin your round. Worth playing if you're in the Kansas City area!

The day before I played it rained a lot, therefor it was cart path only and mad it really hard to get the right distance and my fault but keep hitting away from the cart path. It would have been easier to just walk.

Played here on a weekday afternoon, just ahead of a scramble. Course design was quite good, course condition was great, lots of grass on fairway and greens, just a bit windy for control. Only below average part were the bunkers, clumpy sand had not been raked or worked enough, so bad lies due to lack of attention.

This is one of the best course I have played. The course condition was excellent. Tee boxes were perfect, bent grass fairways were like playing on carpet, the greens are bent grass and rolled true and perfect.. They were about 10.5 to 11 on the meter. The ball would roll out very nicely. The management was friendly and helpful. The overall experience was excellent. Would recommend anyone to play this course.

Immaculate conditions repeating three times in three years. The staff was awesome keeping us informed of approaching bad weather. Lunch at the turn was excellent and efficient. Our group will return. If you like to play a fun course, nice layout with oversized fast greens, this is a course for you. I wish Firekeeper would have discounted rates for Seniors.

Have played this course multiple times. Love it every time. Course conditions are always superb. Staff is always friendly and helpful. The first 7 holes are links style with native grass. Starting with hole 8 the course tightens up with some trees but is still fair. Challenging course but there are opportunities for birdies. Several sets of tees to choose from. My wife only plays golf a few times a year but loves playing this course. I can't wait until I get to play it again!

The course was in excellent condition from tee to green. Challenging layout but also with opportunities to score well. If you live within 100 kids of this course you must play it

Firekeeper is a gem! Phenomonal course layout, excellent course conditions, unmatched staff, excellent clubhouse and practice facilities, great pro shop, and amazing views! I have played this course each of the last two years and I cannot wait to get back! Certainly in my top 10!