The Golf Club of Kansas is one of the premier golf courses, available to be played by the public,…read morein Kansas City. I personally consider it in my Top 3 of courses I enjoy playing in the entire metro. The Golf Course of Kansas is one of the newer courses in the metro, thanks to a budding trend of land reclamation projects. In this case, an old rock quarry has been re-purposed into a golf course. As a result there are some incredible topographical features that you simply will not find on other courses around here (Stone Canyon is about the closest and honestly I don't think it compares). On this course you will find incredible elevation changes, drives over canyons to reach the fairways, challenging bunker placement, and incredible vistas (including things like old mine shafts and rock walls from the quarry. The fairways (which were in EXCELLENT shape when I played) are Zoysia, greens are bentgrass, and the rough is a combination of bluegrass & fescue in the first cut, and natural prairie grasses and plants in the second cut (good luck finding your ball if it goes in there). This course is also home to some of my favorite holes to play in the city. First off is #3, which is a Par 3. You are setup to shoot over a gap onto an island style green. The left is protected by a rock wall leftover from the quarry and the front and right is a sheer drop off to the old quarry below , which is now flooded with water. An old mineshaft is also visible from both the tee box and the green. You can go a bit long and be safe, though not by much, or you can shank it left and have it still kick off the rock and wind up putting for birdie. Next up is #8, which is in my top 3 Par 5s for the metro (the others being #17 on the Outlaw at Paradise Pointe and #14 on the back nine of this course). The hole is over 600yds from most tee boxes. You start of with a monster drive across a quarry canyon that's filled in with native grasses. The fairway is 220+ from most tee boxes. If you're a big hitter you can opt to cut the corner but there is a bunker protecting that shot so you have to be accurate and lucky. Then the hole doglegs hard left and runs downhil before running back uphill to the green! It's an incredible challenge to reach in three and stay on the green which has steep run-offs in all directions. The other hole I really love is #14. It's another Par 5 with a dogleg right. The tee box is elevated and you essentially shooting down into a canyon. The left side is guarded by a 60 foot rock face that runs the entire length of the hole, so if you have a draw, your ball is going to kick back in (though the rocks will tear it up). To the right is a 15ft rock face, though there is a decent amount of trees that will challenge you to keep your fade under control. What's so awesome about this hole is really the view. It starts at the tee box and just keeps you in awe the entire ride to the green. I must also mention Hole #13 is of note as one of the better Par 4s in the area. It features a tiered fairway and a green surrounded by water and woods. You better be on your game to try and reach this one in 2. The Golf Club of Kansas also features a driving range that is open year round (due to heated booths), full instruction (which I haven't used), and putting and chipping practice greens (that also include practice bunkers to hit out of (something I don't see a lot of). For the frugal golfer like me The Golf Club of Kansas can be a bit pricey. I'd personally like to see dynamic tee times available, either through Teequest.com and/or GolfNow.com, or use the dynamic fee approach that Stone Canyon Golf Club uses. Since I can only play about once a week a membership at any course isn't really feasible for me (however I will note the membership rates here are pretty damn good and it's on my list when it does become feasible for me). My next challenge for this course is to get into a tournament there. I think it would be an absolute blast. I highly recommend this course to any golfer. I brought my dad here to play last year in the fall and he still talks about it to his friends back home. Hopefully I can make it out a few more times this year to play.

Drove 30 minutes to watch my son play in his Jr. pga match . Asked for a spectator cart and was…read moretold only one per child playing .. my ex husband and father in law had already grabbed a cart, therefore I couldn't watch the match and had to go home. He has played at courses all over the city and i've never heard of such a policy .

For 2026, I have played this course about a dozen time now, I play once a week. The staff and…read morestarter have been super nice, I even commented to one of the starters the other day they run a tight ship. I see cart path improvements are just about completed and I really like on some holes cart paths on both sides of the fairway which is very nice to have. The course itself is in great condition but of course we have had a lot of rain this year. The only complaint I have and it's really not a complaint but to make the course more enjoyable, cut the rough down just a bit to prevent having to look longer for my ball. Other than that, it's a really nice fun course to play.

Fun course at a great price…read more Great range and practice greens (putting and chipping are separate) Snacks and drinks are available in the clubhouse. Pace of play on a Wednesday afternoon was a little slow but we still got done in 4:20

Love the food and sitting on the patio looking over the golf course. Every time I have been here…read morethe food is amazing and prices are good. Very nice!!

Best overall deal in JOCO and the staff has been amazing! The membership coordinator was beyond…read moreprofessional and welcoming and the reason I finalized my decision with BG&F! So happy to be joining the community!

shadow glen is a wonderful golf club. it is a great layout with great par 3's. it was in…read moreincredable condition, the fairways were somewhat forgiving (not big-not bowling alley's) very fair. the greens were medium size with a good amount of undulation and had great pace to them. this is a private club so you must play with a member. if you get the chance, go play, it is well worth it. i look forward to playing there again. gh

Amazing place to play. They pay attention to every little detail you can imagine . I would say it's…read morethe closest coarse to tour quality you can get

We came here before it got too cold to golf for a quick 9! We found a great deal on Golf Now and…read morecame over! The staff was super nice in the clubhouse and the course was in good shape. It's not the easiest course to play due to it being a bit narrow on the first 4 holes and it opens up on the last 5. There's water and definitely lots of woods your ball can find overall would come back.

I do not recommend this course to anyone if they allow for 5-Somes. It was the middle of the day on…read morea Thursday, and we were held up for 20 minutes on every hole because a group of 5 Senior Citizens was allowed to play. It was 98 degrees, and they had no water on the course. Unreal disappointed. The small things matter big when you are one of the only public courses we can play anymore in JoCo

Looking for a good challenge, sunflower is a hilly track in bonner springs. Front nine starts with…read more5 wide open holes, then the trees begin to tighten things up. Backside is not as tight, but rolling hills, keep offering all the challenges any golfer would want. The wind can change this course considerably, the greens are in great shape and fair, minus some sloping from back to front, where a putt past the hole can end up in the fairway. The traps could really use some TLC, as there's hardly any sand in some. This can be typical of public courses in the area. No GPS on the carts, so it's old school 150 and 100 yard stakes. If the price is right, you'll enjoy spending 4 hours fighting the challenges of sunflower hills.

This course is looooooooong and hilly. It is one of the few courses in the area that actually…read morereaches 7000 yards or more. In their case though, it plays 7001 and is a par 72. It was remodeled in 2003 and now has Zoysia fairways which is AWESOME! Anytime you can play on Zoysia you have a better lie. You just have to be able to play the fairway ;) The greens range from small to large and the only downside is that late in the summer the greens start to get a little disease and discoloration. Most people repair their divots so you can play a good line to the hole. I would not recommend walking this course on a hot day. 7001 yards is no joke on this course. There are a lot of hills and you will be exhausted by the 12th hole. Other than that, it is a great place to play.

The food is always high quality with attentive service. Love this restaurant! The happy hour…read moredrinks and food are a great option.

Good course that is kept in overall great condition during the season. Plenty of bays available too…read moreat their range so wait times are not typically too long on busy times. Only minor complaint is the course range doesn't have any lights for nighttime play, but that is okay. Staff is nice too, definitely recommend!

I love golfing here. You get public course prices with an almost private course feel. The design…read moreoffers good challenges, but is still playable for high handicappers. Great practice areas and driving range. Finally, the staff is top notch. They are led by Tony and you won't find a better ambassador for the game of golf than him.

My son received a Youth on Course (YOC) Jr. golf membership for Christmas this year,…read moreand today we decided was the perfect day to use it for the first time. We arrived at the clubhouse, shared his membership info, paid for his round, and were told to head to the first tee and show the steward our receipt. We never got a shot off before we were told repeatedly that my son was not old enough to play the course. My son was devastated and embarrassed. It was about as bad of a first impression as a kid can have for a new sport. Fortunately we were able to get onto another course nearby, which was incredible... they will be getting all of our business from here on out. We will not be returning to St. Andrews even when my son meets their age requirement.

Wonderful course. Tough but very pretty. It is in great condition with wonderful amenitiesread more

Ironhorse Golf Club - Leawood, Kansas…read more My husband and I recently played a round at Ironhorse Golf Club and had a great experience. The greens were in excellent condition -- very fast and true. We were also impressed with the golf carts, which were in great shape and came equipped with GPS for added convenience. We were paired with a club member who generously shared local course knowledge, which really helped, especially with the challenging layout. A meandering creek comes into play on many holes and has a knack for swallowing golf balls -- so bring a few extras! Several holes were cart path only, but it was manageable. The drink cart came around frequently, and the staff throughout the facility was friendly and welcoming. One small but appreciated touch: the clubhouse offered complimentary water, ice, and glasses, and there were also water stations out on the course. Overall, a very enjoyable round at a beautiful and well-maintained course. Would absolutely recommend!