Best Private Golf Courses in Kansas

Mission Hills, Kansas · Perry Maxwell (1896) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,836 yards

One of the oldest clubs west of the Mississippi, Kansas City Country Club features a Perry Maxwell design through rolling terrain in Mission Hills. Maxwell's bold green contours and strategic bunkering make it one of the finest examples of his work, complemented by mature tree-lined fairways.

Leawood, Kansas · Tom Watson (1989) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,840 yards

Designed by Kansas City native and eight-time major champion Tom Watson, Hallbrook is the only course Watson designed in his hometown. The private layout in Leawood features Watson's emphasis on strategic shotmaking with well-defended greens, creative bunkering, and rolling terrain.

Leawood, Kansas · Tom Watson Design (1989) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,840 yards

Another Tom Watson design in the Kansas City area, Hallbrook Country Club in Leawood is an intimate private club that reflects Watson's love of links-style architecture. The layout features firm fairways, subtle green contours, and a walking-friendly design that emphasizes shot-making over sheer distance.

Lenexa, Kansas · Tom Fazio (2003) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,300 yards

A Tom Fazio design in Lenexa, Canyon Farms is one of the premier private clubs in the Kansas City area. The layout features Fazio's bold shaping through rolling terrain with dramatic canyon features, strategic bunkering, and immaculate conditioning that sets it apart in the region.