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Conditions
3.2
Value
2.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
3.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.4
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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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Reviews

4.0
396 Reviews (396)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 14
Narrow Fairways 13
Elevation Changes 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Advanced Golfers 11
Walkers 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 18
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Great Course

The course was in great shape, however the weather wasn't cooperating (Windy). We could have used a Marshall there because the group behind us kept hitting in to us. We were waiting for the group in front to finish their hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great deal!

I loved the fact that you get as many range balls as you want before you play, I also loved the in cart GPS. Course was well taken care of, I didn't spend a ton of time in theb ro shop, but everyone seemed nice enough. Can't wait to play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Changes keep coming

Played Saturday afternoon after a promotional event. Greens are the very best I've seen in years. Hard and fast. As soon as mother nature give up a bit more rain the course will be perfect. Fairways still in need of moisture. I truly like the changes I've seen over the last 5 years.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hillcrest Challange

Course starts tough with long par 3 and continues thru rolling hills. Greens will put the putter on challenging trek...best part of experience.

Pace of play was slow during experience , annoying inexperienced golfers made play slow, however I look forward to playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course! A must Play for everyone!

This course will challenge your game in every aspect. The facility is great and the staff is very friendly. Be ready for tough pin placements and fast greens. Also, be ready to hit a few punch shots as the course is lined with trees.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hillcrest

Good value for cheap afternoon tee times but not a place where I would pay a premium for AM weekend tee times. Staff is friendly and helpful and pace of play is always quick even if busy.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Poor customer service

Fairways okay greens were terrible and customer service was worst I've seen at what use to be a nice course

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Donald Ross gem in transition.

A traditional turn of the century layout . Targeted shots are key. Suggestions on GPS SYSTEM very helpful. Lots of work and care being given to get the former country club Ross design back to championship form.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Read all the reviews

Really do not understand some of the bad reviews. I've played this course since it was in receivership and then purchased. It was at best, pasture golf. But in the last few years they have done an excellent job bringing back a Donald Ross gem. They have aerated the rough, the greens, unfortunately for us where recently sanded but still in very good shape. And all the tee boxes have been well maintained. The driving range is coming back as well. Kudo's to the new ownership and I hope the efforts continue. Give this course a chance and you might very well love it as I do. Uneven fairways, risk reward and beautiful vistas, this is a very challenging venue.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Traditional course

Traveled across the State to play this Donald Ross course. Really a shame the condition of the course, even worse the guy in the shop acted he was doing us a favor selling us a cold hot dog. What a waste, Mr Ross most likely would like his name removed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a year
2.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

slow play

Slow play, got stuck behind a fivesome which is not suppose to be allowed,found out later they were members, I guess my money isn't the same. No lush turf, carts driven anywhere they wanted to, no marshalls, slow play, Asked for are money back because it was slow and was told tough and go somewhere else if we didn't like it. We did, Swope was in excellent shape and played in 3 1/2 hours. .Alot cheaper also.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course steeped in history all around

I didn't pay regular price so keep that in mind but I really enjoyed this course since i like courses that have character and good design. This is a "must golf" for any one in Kansas City Metro Area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a year
2.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Staff

Staff didn't seem to care if you were welcome to play or not. Slow Play, no marshalls, very expensive to play beverages high won't return alot better course in better shape for alot less and friendlier atmosphere. wouldn't recommend.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Sunday

Nice public course for the price. I will definitely play here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greg S

Beautiful old style Donald Ross golf course. Some great holes with all four par 3's as good as any in KC area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A reat course to play

The course was in beautiful condition and had a great fun day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a year
3.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

phony management

5hr rounds on weekends say no fivesomes that's depends who you are.(members) not worth the money 60.00 WOW not playing alvamar.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Older Gem

Nice older course with tree lined fairways and well maintained. If not familiar with the layout it can be quite challenging.
I played on weekday and pace of play was very good. If you plan on walking this course better get in shape first, it is bumpy. Clubhouse and facilities very clean and kept up. It was a fun place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Solid Course

The greens played quicker than they looked, the rough was a good length, and the fairways were in great condition as would be expected in may. The course played difficult even though many holes looked like they should be a breeze, but miss the fairway or sometimes just end up on the wrong side of the fairway and a tree limb can ruin your ideal approach shot. Fun course, great for the price!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Classic Donald Ross Layout

Excellent layout. Conditions are not bad. Hopefully #18 green will be back in playable condition soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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