Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course

Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course is a 18-hole public golf course in Hays, Kansas, designed by Dewey Longworth and built in 1920. Green fees run $10.00 on weekdays and $13.00 on weekends. The layout features Buffalo fairways and Bent Grass greens, 1-10 bunkers, water hazards in play. The course is open year-round, first tee time at 7:00 AM, soft spikes required. The course handles approximately 20,000 rounds per year, serving the local Hays golf community. Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course welcomes visitors and locals alike as one of the area’s accessible daily-fee options in Hays, Kansas.

Contact Details

1450 Golf Course Rd
Hays, Kansas 67601
785-625-9949

Course Information

Course CityHays
Course CountyEllis
Course StateKansas
Course ClassificationPublic
Course Built1920
Course Annual Rounds20,000
Course SeasonOpen all year
Course ManagerJason Bell
Course Club ProJason Bell
Course SuperintendantNeil De Werf
Course Guest PolicyOpen
Course DesignerDewey Longworth
Course Shop Hours7:00 AM / N/A
Course Dress CodeShirt and shoes required
Course Weekend Fees$13.00
Course Weekday Fees$10.00
Course Tee ReservationAccepted
Course Earliest Tee Time7:00 AM
Course Holes18
Course GreenBent Grass
Course FairwayBuffalo
Course Water HazardYes
Course Bunker1-10
Course Metal SpikeNot Allowed
Course Greens AeratedApril October
Course OverseedingNo Overseeding
Course Five-somesAllowed

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to play at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course?

It costs $13.00 to play at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course on the weekend and $10.00 to play on weekdays.

What is the grass type used on the course?

The grass type used on the greens at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course is Bent Grass and the grass type used on the fairways is Buffalo.

What is the dress code at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course?

The dress code at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course is Shirt and shoes required.

How many rounds of golf are played at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course each year?

There are an estimated 20,000 rounds of golf played at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course each year.

Does Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course have water hazards?

Yes, there are water hazards on the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course course.

Does Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course have sand bunkers?

Yes, there are 1-10 sand bunkers located on the Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course course.

When are the greens aerated at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course?

Aeration is needed to keep the greens healthy and involves placing small holes in the greens to allow air, water, and nutrients to reach the roots. The greens at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course are aerated in April and October.