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Value
2.6
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4.1
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Pace
4.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6763 yards
Slope 132
Rating 72.8

Previously known as Hillcrest at The Heartland Club.

Course Details

Year Built 1916
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1916) Bill Amick (1984)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Tank tops, half shirts, cut off shorts & gym trunks are not permitted. Golf shirts/shirts with a collar are required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Missouri (2015 #1)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2015 #16)
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4.0
396 Reviews (396)
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3.0
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Getting better,but...

Course getting better but a long way to go.

Condition of course vs price does not come close

Great layout but still a long way from being in “good” overall condition

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Day for my 2nd Hole in One

I've played Hillcrest a number of times in recent years, but this was only the second time this year. I'm no longer a Great Life member since they radically changed their plans.

Hillcrest is in much better shape this year. The sand traps are in much better shape with the new white sand, but they aren't raked regularly. Fortunately, they now have rakes in the traps so I was able to rake the trap and move my ball from the foot print depressions they rested in, before hitting out the few times I ended up in traps.

I hit a hole in one on Hole #14, 140 yard 8 iron. Pretty special day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained and managed

The staff is friendly, the course is well maintained as well as challenging. Great place to develop your game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
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Previously Played

Kcmo Hillcrest

It was a very bad experience. We paid for 18 and left after 9 it was so poor. The course had been reserved for a tournament, as a 4 man scramble, but with cart path only golf, that doesn’t work. 3 hours for 9 holes was awful. I will not be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

First Time Last Time

Driving range closed on Sunday because couldn't get the necessary work done during the week. Starter less than cordial. Fairways very dry, greens not bad though. Didn't like the very hilly design. Course was PACKED.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Donald Ross Course

Really fun course that's getting back into great shape. I'd love to see the clubhouse and snack shack get back to their glory days though. But can't complain, great golf at a great price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great day at Hillcrest.

Love the course, love the care that is being given to this historic tract. Keep up the good work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

Course was in good conditions. Greens and bunkers were excellent. Pace of play was good but we also played at 11:30 on a very hot day. Layout is very challenging. Narrow tree lined fairways and lot of blind shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hillcrest is back

Hillcrest has been in bad shape for the last few years. But no more. All new traps with white, fluffy sand. Receptive and fast greens. Fairways had just been aerated, and cart paths have been fixed. All good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course but bring golf balls!!! They only have prov 1s in the clubhouse so balls were more expensive than golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Return to Hillcrest

Great to see new ownership and MANAGEMENT a very fine old course.

Glad to see it survived Great Life.

As a former member, I am looking forward to playing it again soon!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Getting Better each week

I like the weekly improvements.

expect a small starter bag of balls included in the green fee. This is common and expected. Maybe 15 balls.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Get out the bulldozer and flatten the fairways.

The course is difficult with lots of side hill lies, blind shots and overhanging trees. The greens are great. The fairways are penal where even good drives roll off the fairway. Bunkers are in great shape. Unless you are a single digit handicap, this course is not for you.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic Donald Ross in KC

Hillcrest is back! Enjoyed the morning, super friendly staff and the course was in great shape. Rough is rough which prioritizes accuracy over distance. Probably should post signs asking patrons to fix their ball marks on the greens. As a former golf course employee this is always something I notice. Will absolutely be back and hopefully soon they will have the clubhouse amenities back to 100%.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A solid GEM

I've played here for a number of years and this is by far the best shape it's been in. I think Mr Ross would be pleased. Thank you to the new ownership for not letting this Grand Lady go away.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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