10 Best Public Golf Courses in Missouri
Courtesy of Big Cedar Lodge
When it comes to golf in Missouri, the Branson area rules. The number and quality of courses that have been built over the past decade have been staggering. A large part of that success lies with Bass Pro Shops’ founder Johnny Morris. In fact, when Tiger Woods decided to build his first public course, he teamed up with Morris to build Payne’s Valley in honor of southwest Missouri native Payne Stewart. Of course, any list of this sort will be met with a debate. Some great courses were not included and golf is always subject to personal tastes. But these are the best of the best according to the most recent survey by Golfweek when it comes to the 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Missouri.
The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Missouri
| Course | City |
|---|---|
| 1. Ozarks National | Hollister |
| 2. Buffalo Ridge | Hollister |
| 3. Branson Hills | Branson |
| 4. Swope Memorial | Kansas City |
| 5. Old Kinderhook | Camdenton |
| 6. Creekmoor | Raymore |
| 7. Ledgestone | Branson |
| 8. Stone Canyon | Blue Springs |
| 9. Missouri Bluffs | St. Charles |
| 10. Shoal Creek | Kansas City |
Personal Favorites
Innsbrook Country Club – Wright City
Bear Creek Valley Golf Club – Osage Beach
Pevely Farms Golf Club – Eureka
It should also be noted that when Golfweek did this ranking, Payne’s Valley had not been open long enough to receive the minimum number of ratings to be included. But you can expect it to be high on the list of the 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Missouri over the next couple of years.
Which courses do you think should be on the list?
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