Kansas

Kansas’s 236 golf courses serve a state where the game has unexpected depth — anchored by one of America’s most celebrated private layouts and a growing list of quality public options that take advantage of the state’s wide open terrain. Kansas golf is honest, affordable, and often played under skies that give the game an open-horizon drama you won’t find in forested states.

Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson is the state’s most storied name — a Perry Maxwell design consistently ranked among America’s top 25 courses of any kind, comparable to Pine Valley and Augusta National in terms of national prestige. For public golfers, Colbert Hills in Manhattan and Firekeeper Golf Course in Mayetta set a high bar, while the Wichita and Topeka metro areas offer strong everyday public options at some of the country’s most affordable green fees.

Kansas Golf by Region

Wichita / South-Central Kansas

Wichita is Kansas’s golf hub by population, with a solid mix of public and semi-private courses. Sand Creek Station Golf Course in Newton (north of Wichita), a Jeff Brauer design, is the area’s top-rated daily-fee track with green fees ranging $23–$52. Pawnee Prairie Golf Course within Wichita itself offers affordable public play from $16, making it one of the most accessible rounds in the region. Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson (about an hour northwest) is the private landmark of the entire state.

Topeka / Manhattan Area

The I-70 corridor from Topeka to Manhattan offers several of Kansas’s most nationally recognized public courses. Colbert Hills Golf Course in Manhattan — the highest-ranked public course in the state, built on the edge of the Flint Hills — delivers a challenging links-influenced layout with green fees of $80–$115. Firekeeper Golf Course in Mayetta, a Notah Begay III and Jeff Brauer design on Prairie Band Potawatomi land, is another premium public option with dramatic terrain and green fees of $80–$160.

Kansas City Metro

The Kansas side of greater Kansas City shares the metro’s golf offerings with Missouri. Several quality semi-private and public clubs serve this market, with cross-state competition keeping standards high. The area benefits from the same density of population and golf investment as the Missouri side of KC.

Top Courses in Kansas

  • Prairie Dunes Country Club (Hutchinson) — Perry Maxwell design from 1937; consistently ranked among America’s top 25 courses of any kind. Private; modeled on the great British links style with native vegetation and natural terrain. One of the most celebrated courses in the Midwest.
  • Colbert Hills Golf Course (Manhattan) — Highest-ranked public course in Kansas; links-influenced layout at the edge of the Flint Hills. Green fees ~$80–$115 including cart.
  • Firekeeper Golf Course (Mayetta) — Notah Begay III and Jeff Brauer design on Prairie Band Potawatomi land north of Topeka. Premium public experience; green fees ~$80–$160.
  • Sand Creek Station Golf Course (Newton) — Jeff Brauer design north of Wichita; top-rated public option in the Wichita metro. Green fees ~$23–$52.
  • Alvamar Golf Club (Lawrence) — Public course near the University of Kansas; challenging, well-maintained, popular with serious golfers. Green fees ~$35–$55.
  • Terradyne Resort Hotel and Country Club (Andover) — Semi-private course near Wichita with resort amenities; consistently rated among the area’s top daily-fee experiences. Green fees ~$40–$65.
  • Buffalo Dunes Golf Course (Garden City) — Affordable public golf on the southwest plains; exceptional value at ~$20 per round year-round.

When to Play Golf in Kansas

Kansas’s golf season runs April through October, with peak conditions in May–June and September. Summers (July–August) are hot — temperatures regularly exceed 95°F — and Kansas wind adds an additional challenge factor year-round. Wind is a defining characteristic of Kansas golf, particularly on open terrain like Colbert Hills and Prairie Dunes; expect it to influence club selection significantly. Spring (May–June) is often the finest window: temperatures in the 65–80°F range, courses in excellent shape after winter dormancy, and the native grassland vegetation at its most photogenic. Twilight rounds in late summer, when temperatures drop after 5pm, are popular throughout the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many golf courses are in Kansas?

Kansas has 236 golf courses in our database. The state supports active golf communities in Wichita, Topeka, Manhattan, Lawrence, and the Kansas City metro, with golf culture especially strong in college communities and the Flint Hills region.

What is the best golf course in Kansas?

Prairie Dunes Country Club (Hutchinson) is universally regarded as Kansas’s finest course — a national top-25 layout comparable to the country’s most elite private clubs. For public access, Colbert Hills (Manhattan) and Firekeeper Golf Course (Mayetta) are both nationally recognized, premium daily-fee experiences.

When is the best time to golf in Kansas?

May and June, and then September. Late-spring conditions are lush after winter and before summer heat; September brings cooler temperatures and excellent conditions without the midsummer heat and humidity. Plan early morning tee times from late June through August.

How much does golf cost in Kansas?

Kansas is excellent value. Budget municipals run $16–$30; quality public tracks charge $25–$65; premium public courses (Colbert Hills, Firekeeper) run $80–$160. Kansas is one of the most affordable states for everyday public golf in the central US.

Is wind always a factor in Kansas golf?

Yes — wind is Kansas golf’s defining variable. Most open-terrain courses in the state play very differently on windy versus calm days. Strong players and low handicappers often enjoy the strategic wind challenge; beginners should expect scores to run higher on gusty days. Always check wind forecasts when planning tee times.

All Golf Courses in Kansas

Browse all 236 Kansas golf courses in our database below, including green fees, location, and course details.

CourseCityFees
Hidden Lakes Golf CourseDerby$17.87 / $20.23
Deer Creek Golf ClubOverland Park$70.00 / $80.00
Sycamore Ridge Golf Course at Spring HillSpring Hill$52.00 / $59.00
Abilene Country ClubAbilene$40.00
Chisholm TrailAbilene$12.00 / $15.00
Cedar Pines of AndoverAndover$11.00 / $12.00
Flint Hills National Golf ClubAndover$75.00 / $100.00
Terradyne Resort Hotel & Country ClubAndover$45.00
Anthony Golf CourseAnthony Lake$11.00 / $13.00
Arkansas City Country ClubArkansas City$15.00 / $20.00
Spring Hill Municipal Golf CourseArkansas City$10.00 / $14.00
Ashland Country ClubAshland$7.00
Bellevue Country ClubAtchison$30.00 / $40.00
Pineview Country ClubAtchison$10.00 / $15.00
Atwood Country ClubAtwood$10.00 / $15.00
Augusta Country ClubAugusta$20.00
Baldwin Golf AssociationBaldwin City$5.00
Falcon Lakes Golf CourseBasehor$45.00 / $52.00
Baxter Springs Golf & Country ClubBaxter Springs$7.00 / $9.00
Republic County Recreation Association Golf CourseBelleville$10.00 / $15.00
Beloit Country ClubBeloit$10.00 / $15.00
Bird City Golf CourseBird City$1.00
Lake of the Forest Golf CourseBonner Springsnan / nan
Sunflower Hills Golf CourseBonner Springs$20.00 / $23.00
Rock Creek Country ClubBurlington$10.00 / $14.00
Caldwell Golf CourseCaldwell$6.00
Caney Golf ClubCaney$8.00 / $10.00
Lakeside Golf CourseCawker City$3.00 / $5.00
Chanute Country ClubChanute$25.00
Safari Public Golf CourseChanute$12.50 / $14.00
Indian Hills Golf CourseChapman$10.00 / $12.00
Cherry Oaks Golf ClubCheney$8.00 / $13.50
Lakeview Country ClubCherryvale$8.50 / $10.50
Claflin Golf ClubClaflin$8.00 / $12.00
Clay Center Country ClubClay Center$15.00 / $20.00
Clearwater Greens Golf CourseClearwater$10.50 / $12.50
Coffeyville Country ClubCoffeyville$15.00
Hillcrest Golf CourseCoffeyville$15.00 / $17.00
Colby Country ClubColby$12.00 / $15.00
Columbus Country ClubColumbus$8.50 / $11.00
Concordia Country ClubConcordia$10.00 / $12.00
Council Grove Country ClubCouncil Grove$10.00 / $14.00
Oak Country ClubDe Soto$11.00
Lane County Country ClubDighton$2.00
Dodge City Country ClubDodge City$40.00 / $50.00
Mariah HillsDodge City$13.00 / $15.00
American Legion Golf CourseEl Dorado$12.00 / $14.00
Prairie Trails Golf & Country ClubEl Dorado$15.00 / $25.00
Point Rock Golf ClubElkhart$10.00
Grove Park Golf ClubEllinwood$10.00
Ellis Country ClubEllis$9.00 / $12.00
Ellsworth Golf Municipal CourseEllsworth$9.00 / $11.00
Emporia Country ClubEmporia$20.00
Emporia Municipal Golf CourseEmporia$14.00 / $16.00
Prairie Ridge Golf ClubErie$9.00 / $11.00
Eudora Riverview GolfEudora$10.00 / $11.00
Eureka Country ClubEureka$15.00 / $20.00
Trails West Golf CourseFort Leavenworth$23.75
Custer Hill Golf CourseFort Riley$10.00 / $15.00
Fort Scott Country ClubFort Scott$12.00 / $14.00
Fredonia Country ClubFredonia$15.00 / $20.00
Buffalo Dunes Golf CourseGarden City$17.00 / $20.00
Golden Locket Golf CourseGarden City$10.00
Southwind Country ClubGarden City$60.00
Gardner Golf CourseGardner$22.00 / $23.00
Garnett Country ClubGarnett$12.00 / $15.00
Geneseo Golf CourseGeneseo$3.00
Girard Municipal Golf CourseGirard$7.00 / $9.00
Sugar Hills Golf ClubGoodland$22.50
Golden Belt Country ClubGreat Bend$20.00 / $25.00
Lake Barton Golf CourseGreat Bend$13.75 / $16.90
Grinnell Cow Paddy Golf ClubGrinnell$5.00
Wedgewood Golf CourseHalstead$10.00 / $12.00
Fort Hays Municipal Golf CourseHays$10.00 / $13.00
Smoky Hill Country ClubHays$26.50
Herington Country ClubHerington$8.00 / $10.00
Hesston Municipal Golf ParkHesston$15.00
Hiawatha Country ClubHiawatha$10.00 / $15.00
Graham County Grass GreensHill City$10.00 / $12.00
Hillsboro Municipal GolfHillsboro$8.00 / $10.00
Holton Country ClubHolton$12.00 / $15.00
Horton Lakeview Country ClubHorton$10.00 / $15.00
Hugoton Country ClubHugoton$10.00
Carey Park Golf CourseHutchinson$15.00
Highlands Country ClubHutchinson$40.00
Prairie Dunes Country ClubHutchinson$200.00
Independence Country ClubIndependence$30.00 / $35.00
Sycamore Valley Golf CourseIndependence$8.00 / $10.00
Midway Golf CourseInman$3.00
Allen County Country Club Golf CourseIola$12.00 / $16.00
Cedarbrook Golf CourseIola$9.50 / $10.50
Jetmore Country ClubJetmore$6.00
Stanton County Prairie PinesJohnson City$8.00 / $12.00
Junction City Country ClubJunction City$35.00
Rolling Meadows Golf CourseJunction City$12.00 / $15.00
Dubs Dread Golf ClubKansas City$25.00 / $35.50
Painted Hills Golf CourseKansas City$17.00 / $20.00
Kingman Country ClubKingman$15.00
Kinsley Country ClubKinsley$8.00 / $15.00
La Crosse Country ClubLa Crosse$4.00
Deer Trace Golf LinksLa Cygne$20.00 / $23.00
Quivira Lake & Country ClubLake Quivira$40.00 / $50.00
Lakin Country ClubLakin$13.00 / $17.00
Leavenworth Country ClubLansing$30.00 / $35.00
Larned Country ClubLarned$12.00 / $18.00
Alvamar Country ClubLawrence$75.00
Alvamar Golf ClubLawrence$25.00 / $41.50
Alvamar OrchardsLawrence$12.00 / $14.00
Eagle Bend Golf CourseLawrence$17.00 / $34.00
Lawrence Country ClubLawrence$50.00
Oaks Golf ClubLeavenworth$16.00 / $18.00
Hallbrook Country ClubLeawood$40.00 / $60.00
Ironhorse Golf ClubLeawood$46.00 / $53.00
Leawood South Country ClubLeawood$40.00 / $50.00
Falcon Ridge Golf CourseLenexa$63.00 / $75.00
Falcon Valley Golf CourseLenexa$40.00 / $45.00
Smileys Executive Golf ClubLenexa$12.00 / $15.00
Leonardville Golf CourseLeonardville$4.00
Leoti Country ClubLeoti$10.00
Liberal Country ClubLiberal$15.00 / $20.00
Willow Tree Golf CourseLiberal$10.00 / $12.00
Lindsborg Golf CourseLindsborg$8.00 / $12.00
Logan Country ClubLogan$2.00
Club of the CountryLouisburg$25.00 / $35.00
Lyons Town & Country ClubLyons$12.00 / $15.00
Madison Golf CourseMadison$10.00
Colbert Hills at Kansas State UniversityManhattan$59.00 / $79.00
Manhattan Country ClubManhattan$40.00 / $60.00
Stagg Hill Golf ClubManhattan$16.00 / $17.00
Wildcat Creek Sports CenterManhattan$14.50 / $16.50
Marion Country ClubMarion$10.00 / $15.00
Marysville Country ClubMarysville$12.00
Twin Lakes Golf CourseMcconnell Afb$12.00 / $13.50
McPherson Country ClubMcpherson$20.00 / $30.00
Rolling Acres Golf CourseMcpherson$8.00 / $10.00
Turkey Creek Golf CourseMcpherson$17.00 / $19.00
Medicine Lodge Golf ClubMedicine Lodge$10.00
Suppesville Golf CourseMilton$10.00
Indian Hills Country ClubMission Hills$50.00 / $60.00
Kansas City Country ClubMission Hills$45.00 / $60.00
Mission Hills Country ClubMission Hills$125.00
Sunny Meadows Golf CourseMoran$8.50
Sugar Valley Lakes Homes AssociationMound City$11.00 / $15.00
Indian Plains Golf CourseNew Strawn$12.50
Fox RidgeNewton$11.00 / $13.00
Newton Public Golf Course & Driving RangeNewton$10.00 / $12.00
Prairie Dog Golf CourseNorton$15.00 / $20.00
Oakley Country ClubOakley$10.00 / $15.00
Heritage Park Golf CourseOlathe$22.00 / $29.00
Lakeside Hills Golf CourseOlathe$15.00 / $17.00
Prairie Highlands Golf CourseOlathe$39.00 / $49.00
Shadow Glen the Golf ClubOlathe$84.51
Wolf Creek Golf ClubOlathe$50.00 / $75.00
Cool Spring Golf CourseOnaga$12.00
Osage City Country ClubOsage City$9.00 / $14.00
Osawatomie Golf CourseOsawatomie$12.00 / $15.00
Shady Bend Golf CourseOsborne$8.00 / $10.00
Oswego Golf AssociationOswego$10.00
Ottawa Country ClubOttawa$14.00
Silver Lake Golf CourseOttawa$12.00
Hidden Springs Golf CourseOverbrook$12.00 / $14.00
Milburn Country ClubOverland Park$35.00 / $50.00
Nicklaus Golf ClubOverland Park$70.00 / $60.00
Northlinks Southlinks Course at Overland Park Golf ClubOverland Park$21.00 / $26.00
Regulation Course at Brookridge Country ClubOverland Park$30.00 / $35.00
Southlinks Westlinks Course at Overland Park Golf ClubOverland Park$21.00 / $26.00
St. Andrews Golf ClubOverland Park$21.00 / $26.00
West Nine Course at Brookridge Country ClubOverland Park$8.00 / $12.00
Westlinks Northlinks Course at Overland Park Golf ClubOverland Park$21.00 / $26.00
Village Greens Golf CourseOzawkie$12.00 / $13.00
Paola Country ClubPaola$10.00 / $15.00
Parsons Country ClubParsons$20.00
Parsons-Katy Golf ClubParsons$10.00 / $12.00
Phillipsburg Golf CoursePhillipsburg$10.00 / $15.00
Countryside Golf CoursePittsburg$8.50
Crestwood Country ClubPittsburg$25.00 / $30.00
Four Oaks Golf CoursePittsburg$10.00
Joyce L. Hamm Country ClubPlains$7.00 / $9.00
Cedar Links Country ClubPlainville$20.00
Meadowbrook Golf & Country ClubPrairie Village$50.00 / $60.00
Green Valley Golf CoursePratt$7.00 / $9.00
Park Hills Golf & Supper ClubPratt$20.00
Links at Pretty PrairiePretty Prairie$8.00 / $10.00
Russell Memorial Park Golf CourseRussell$13.00 / $15.00
Sabetha Golf & Country ClubSabetha$10.00
Riverside Recreation AssociationSaint Francis$15.00
St.Marys Public Golf CourseSaint Marys$8.00 / $11.00
Osage Hills Golf CourseSaint Paul$2.00 / $3.00
Elks Country ClubSalina$15.00
Salina Country ClubSalina$50.00 / $60.00
Salina Municipal Golf CourseSalina$13.50 / $15.50
Cimarron Valley Golf ClubSatanta$10.00
Scott City Country ClubScott City$9.00 / $11.00
Sedan Country ClubSedan$10.00 / $12.00
Seneca Golf ClubSeneca$12.50
Sharon Springs Golf CourseSharon Springs$10.00
Tomahawk Hills Golf CourseShawnee$17.00 / $22.00
Shawnee Golf & Country ClubShawnee Mission$64.00 / $75.00
Smith Center Country ClubSmith Center$15.00 / $22.00
Stafford County Country ClubStafford$10.00
Paradise PasturesSterling$12.00 / $15.00
Tamarisk Golf CourseSyracuse$15.00 / $18.00
Berkshire Country ClubTopeka$12.00 / $15.00
Forbes Golf CourseTopeka$8.10 / $9.50
Lake Perry Country ClubTopeka$12.00 / $15.00
Lake Shawnee Golf CourseTopeka$16.10 / $18.05
Prairie View Country ClubTopeka$12.00 / $15.00
Shawnee Country ClubTopeka$45.00
Sports Center Golf ComplexTopeka$10.00 / $11.00
Topeka Country ClubTopeka$75.00 / $100.00
Topeka Public Golf CourseTopeka$13.00
Western Hills Golf ClubTopeka$11.90 / $14.00
Bentwood Golf CourseUlysses$7.00 / $11.00
Lamont Hill ResortVassar$8.00 / $10.00
Big Creek Golf CourseWa Keeney$8.00 / $12.00
Wamego Country ClubWamego$18.90
Cedar Hills Golf CourseWashington$10.00 / $12.00
Wellington Golf ClubWellington$13.00 / $16.00
Auburn Hills Golf CourseWichita$21.00 / $26.00
Braeburn Golf Club at WSUWichita$15.00 / $18.00
Echo Hills Golf ClubWichita$15.00
L W Clapp Golf ClubWichita$15.00 / $16.00
MacDonald Golf CourseWichita$13.00
North Course at Crestview Country ClubWichita$35.00 / $40.00
Pawnee Prairie Golf CourseWichita$15.00 / $16.00
Pine Bay Golf CourseWichita$13.00
Reflection Ridge Golf ClubWichita$35.00
Rolling Hills Country ClubWichita$35.00 / $40.00
Sim Park Golf CourseWichita$13.00
South Course at Crestview Country ClubWichita$35.00 / $40.00
Tallgrass Country ClubWichita$60.00
Wichita Country ClubWichita$100.00
Willowbend Golf ClubWichita$29.00 / $40.00
Quail Ridge Golf CourseWinfield$15.00 / $16.00
Winfield Country ClubWinfield$20.00 / $30.00
Lake Side Golf CourseYates Center$3.00

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