Gateway National Golf Links

The course is in good shape. The greens have no issues and were quick. The weekday senior rate of $57 is excellent to this upscale golf course.

The course had excessive rain about a month ago, and you will see spots where the grass is brown from the flooding (#3 fairway comes to mind). Some tees do need attention (yellow tees on 2, 4 & 17). Some small trees are popping up in front of the 13th tee, obstructing the view of the fairway.

Get out and play Gateway.

The back roads are completely closed off and gps will send you spiraling. Worst experience ever and it was a shame bc I never even got to play the course.

Played early morning at a very fast pace. Course was in good condition and the greens were well maintained.

First time playing this course and was blown away. Tough, challenging but also fun and pristine conditions: from the tee boxes, fairways, greens. Fairways were the best I’ve ever played on, it was like walking and hitting off a giant bed of moss. Just an incredible place with amazing views of the Arch and downtown. Place is special, a real treat for any local golfer!

Gateway National experienced excessive amounts of rain on Tuesday, August 12. Over 5 inches of rain. The course was closed on Wednesday, August 13. The course sent an email out to let everyone know the course was open on Thursday, August 14 but it would be cart path only.

When we arrived on Thursday, August 14, the course was already getting the course playable. Pumping water out of lakes that were overspilling, using air blowers to dry up wet spots on the fairways. To our surprise, the fairways had no casual water. They made hole 3 a par 3 because there was some standing water in that fairway. The only holes where you could see some overflow of water was on holes 7 & 17. Other than that, the course was very playable. A tremendous job done by the Gateway National staff. The staff did say the large cottonwood tree by the tee on hole 2 was hit by lightning and you can see this when you play.

Gateway National is by far the best conditioned upscale course in the St. Louis metro. Is everything perfect – no. However, it is difficult to tell if the few bad sections of the course was caused by the flooding. The only issues I saw were the 15 & 17 tees and the 18th fairway. Back on July 11, I noticed some sections of the fairways turning brown but I did not see any of this now.

They did have an unfair pin placement on hole 11. Hole cut right on a ledge. I’ve never understood why a course does this.

The greens are outstanding. The weekday senior rate of $58 is attractive for such a fine course. Get out and play Gateway National – you will not be disappointed.

Got a very good Hot Deal, which is the only time I play this course. For $30, a fantastic deal. If I was paying full price, I would have been a little disappointed by a couple of the tee boxes, which were in pretty rough shape. The fairways and greens were pristine, as usual.

When I played Gateway in early June, I could not find anything that was wrong with the course. Playing it in July, the course is not as good as it was in June.

First thing you will notice is numerous spots of brown grass in the fairway. The 18th fairway was the worse. It doesn't really affect play but it is unsightly. The 4th tee (yellow) is really beat up.

The greens are really good. On the fast side, with me observing the maintenance staff rolling the greens. Only a small section (back left) of the 16th green had a bad section.

Pace of play was really slow on the front side. Numerous holes with 2 groups on a tee. No ranger on the course.

All employees were extremely friendly. The beverage cart lady had a great personality.

Only one thing to say about Gateway National. Superb!

It was a pleasure to play. There is nothing to complain

about. Many in our group said this was the best shape they have ever seen Gateway in.

The starter was pleasant, the beverage cart was out during a weekday, the Budweiser snack shop was open at Hole 10.

By far, the best course conditions in the St. Louis metro area in 2025.

Got on with a GREAT rate - I hadn't played in years. Course played very long for me and next time I'll play combos or another box forward. Greens were the fastest I have played in the area and hard to read but in good shape. I will play here again at the right rate. I put this on course on par with Spencer T, or Far Oaks but just short of Annbriar.

This course is a hidden gem in South Illinois. The greens and fairways are pristine, with a great layout! It’s definitely a must, if you are in the St. Louis area(12-15minutes from downtown STL).

Let's start with the good things about Gateway National. The course is in excellent condition and the greens are on the quick side. They have even improved some of their tees that were in rough shape. The pace play was outstanding. The staff in the restaurant was excellent too.

Now, the things that need improvement.

The weekday senior rate is $57, which is one of the most expensive in the area. With this higher rate, I expect more from the course.

We played early in the morning and dew was on the greens. We could easily see the mowing patterns on the greens. Only half of the 1st green was mowed. All other greens were only mowed in the 1/2 to 2/3 range.

I've never seen this before.

They should mow in a circle first around the fringe first. Then completely mow the entire green. Not sure if this is a cost cutting move hoping the customer doesn't notice or someone is new to mowing greens.

This course would easily get a 5 star rating for the course conditions but it is reduced to a 4 star because for the price you pay, you expect the course to properly mow the greens.