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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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3.6
396 Reviews (396)
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5.0
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Previously Played

Challenging but nice

Course is very hilly with some challenging holes. Greens and fairways were in excellent condition and the staff was great. Would definitely play again

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
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course

Greens were good, fairways were mostly good and tee boxes were good

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 324
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Texas Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great public Ross receiving improvements

Hillcrest was our last round on a buddies trip to Kansas City in June and it was a really great round. First off, thanks to the staff for accommodating us on a busy Saturday morning even when we rolled up late to the tee time (rough night out), The opening par 3 is unique and pretty long but at least it's downhill so you can bunt a rusty tee shot down there pretty close. The property has some nice roll to the land and the routing is quite good. I especially liked the collection of par 5s. The 9th hole is a very tough par 4. Has anyone ever hit this sliver of fairway? Fun finishing hole that is almost drivable.

The shop told us it's under new ownership and there are improvements underway. The bunkers were redone and nince and irrigation work appeared to be wrapping up and the clubhouse is also being renovated.

It's pretty cool for KC golfers that there is a public and affordable Tillinghast and Ross design very close to one another. I tell people that Swope might be a little bolder but I overall enjoyed Hillcrest more.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Always a good time

The course is always in great shape and the staff is beyond friendly!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
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
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A bit dry and hard on the front nine

It was 100 degrees and sunny! The front 9 was very dry and the balls bounced like they were hitting macadam. The back 9 seemed a bit softer. You definitely need to pay attention to the pitches of the fairways to accommodate the bounce and roll. The greens were in great shape as were tee boxes

Mon and Tues is first responder day and it was only 25$!! The staff are super friendly and accommodating as well

I would play it again for sure. The blue tees are very long and challenging for the better players. The first hole tells the whole story for that LOL

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Sir Donald Ross course design didn’t disappoint. The layout of the course was awesome. The greens were what made the golf course. It was a track that played fair - it rewarded good shots and punished miss hits.

I was a big fan and enjoyed my experience. I wish it was my home course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

A fun round of golf.

This is a challenging course, but a fair course. There are a good variety of long and short holes. Good shots are rewarded and bad shots have consequences.

I really enjoy this course and it is a lot of fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Very nice course and will play again. It was challenging but fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing Shape and Friendly

Played Saturday with my brother- $61 each on GolfNow compared to $69. Prices went up after it broke away from great life’s horrible management, the price increase is well worth it.

New bunkers, greens are quick and the fairways and rough look solid especially with all the elevation change.

Head pro very friendly I made the mistake of bringing my own cooler and luckily he was cool and just made me put in my car and brought out a 6 pack mix n match for real cheap. Thanks for being cool about it.

Recommend to anyone!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Hillcrest

First time playing this course my only complaint is that they need to cut the rough back on most holes grass was way too high and if you found your ball good luch hitting it.

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

Narrow but Fun

Good challenge, can be a bit nerve-wracking for those with inconsistent tee shots. Some of the tee boxes are very close to other holes and it can sometimes be easy to hit into other groups if you have an errant tee shot.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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