Our Picks for The 10 Best Golf courses in Missouri
1. Saint Louis Country Club
Address: 400 Barnes Rd, Saint Louis, Missouri 63124, Saint Louis County
Type of field: Championship
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 139
Course Rating: 71.9
Total par (men’s tees): 71
Total yardage (men’s tees): 6,569
Scorecard: Link
It is recognized by the United States Golf Association (USGA) as one of the first 100 Clubs in America. Founded in 1892 as a polo club, three years after the club moved to a site in the city of Clayton where it hired James Foulis. One year after that, the course opened.
2. Ozarks National Golf Course
Address: 1250 Golf Club Drive, Hollister, Missouri (MO) 65672, USA
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Public
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 131
Course Rating: 73.9
Total par (men’s tees): 71
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,036
Scorecard: Link
Designed by Gary Player-and near Tom Fazio-designed Buffalo Ridge Springs, rated the Number One Public Course in Missouri by Golf Magazine. Unveiled in 2019, Ozarks National is set out on a series of ridges that offer sweeping views of the foothills characterizing the region.
3. Dalhousie Golf Club
Address: 4700 Cords Way , Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701, Cape Girardeau County
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 141
Course Rating: 75.1
Total par (men’s tees): 72
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,389
Scorecard: Link
Dalhousie Golf Club was the fourth golf project to be developed by the Golden Bear’s design firm in Missouri-following Top the Rock in 1996 and a couple of new millennium layouts. Named as Best New Private Clubs by Golf Digest in 2003 and ranked as #1 Course In Missouri by Golf Digestfrom 2007 – 2010.
4. Old Warson Country Club
Address: Trent Dr, St. Louis, MO 63124, USA
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 144
Course Rating: 74.5
Total par (men’s tees): 71
Total yardage (men’s tees): 6,946
Scorecard: Link
The golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones. Founded in 1953, it hosted the 1971 Ryder Cup and the 2009 U.S. Women’s Amateur Golf Championship. Old Warson Country Club opened for play in 1954 and it’s one of Missouri’s finest layouts.
5. Bellerive Country Club
Address: 12925 Ladue Rd, Saint Louis, Missouri 63141, Saint Louis County
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 141
Course Rating: 76.5
Total par (men’s tees): 72
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,547
Scorecard: Link
Bellerive Country Club started out as a 9-holes course way back in 1897 it also opened in the same year as The Field Club, founded by several St. Louis sportsmen who wanted a place for golf and other leisure activities. The course has hosted three major championships: the U.S. Open in 1965, and the PGA Championship in 1992 and 2018.
6. Boone Valley Golf Club
Address: 1319 Schluersburg Rd, Augusta, Missouri 63332, Saint Charles County
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 145
Course Rating: 74.3
Total par (men’s tees): 71
Total yardage (men’s tees): 6,944
Scorecard: Link
The golf club was founded by Robert Ross and was built by golf course architect, PB Dye, son of celebrated golf course architect Pete Dye. First opened for play in 1992. In 2007, Boone Valley hosted the U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championship and in 2017 hosted the United States Girls’ Junior Golf Championship.
7. Norwood Hills Country Club (West Course)
Address: 1 Norwood Hills Country Club Dr, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 135
Course Rating: 73.3
Total par (men’s tees): 71
Total yardage (men’s tees): 6,804
Scorecard: Link
Designed by Wayne E. Stiles, ASGCA, the West golf course opened in 1922. Norwood is very youth oriented and friendly. It is also known for its high value to cost ratio compared to other area country clubs. The club has hosted many prestigious events including the National Left-Handed Golfer’s Championship in 1936 and 1940, the PGA Championship in 1948.
8. Branson Hills Golf Club
Address: 100 North Payne Stewart Drive, Branson, Missouri (MO) 65616, USA
Type of field: Parkland
Course access: Public
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 135
Course Rating: 75.1
Total par (men’s tees): 72
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,324
Scorecard: Link
Branson Hills Golf Club has been ranked as the #1 Course In Missouri by Golfweek from 2012-2018. Also #1 Best Golf Course to play in Missouri & 36th Best Course in the Nation. Branson Hills Golf Club was designed by Chuck Smith with design consultant by PGA Professional, Bobby Clampett. It is a masterful design which is literally carved through the Ozark Mountains.
9. Buffalo Ridge Springs Golf Course
Address: 1001 Branson Creek Blvd, Hollister, Missouri 65672, Taney County
Type of field: Links
Course access: Public
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 130
Course Rating: 73.4
Total par (men’s tees): 71
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,036
Scorecard: Link
Buffalo Ridge has been transformed by the guiding hands of visionary conservationist Johnny Morris and renowned golf course architect Tom Fazio. Morris and Fazio have redesigned the course layout to bring players in close contact with nature. The course has been rated the #1 Public Course in Missouri by Golf Magazine and has been named one of the Top 10 Missouri Courses by Golf Digest for 11 consecutive years.
10. The Club At Porto Cima
Address: 133 Club House Drive, Sunrise Beach, Missouri 65079, USA
Type of field: Links
Course access: Private
Length of play: 18-hole course
Slope index: 141
Course Rating: 74.2
Total par (men’s tees): 72
Total yardage (men’s tees): 7,036
Scorecard: Link
The Club at Porto Cima features an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Design and is considered one of Missouri’s top courses by Golf Digest. The Nicklaus Signature Course is the focal point of The Club at Porto Cima with seven holes that play beside or over The Lake. The golf course opened for play in 2000.
