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Shawnee Country Club

What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1930. This very narrow course was constructed on rolling terrain. The fairways are narrow and tree lined. Water hazards come into play on some holes. There are a lot of sand bunkers protecting the fairways and greens. Donald Ross designed the course. Shawnee Country Club has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 51-60 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bluegrass

Fees range from $60 - $90.

Our opinion:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.

Contact information for Shawnee Country Club:
913 SE 29th St
66605 Topeka, Kansas
Shawnee county.
Phone: 785-233-5544

Maxwell Municipal Golf Course

Course description:
The course was built in 1979. This course was designed with the average golfer in mind. Hole #8, a 401-yard, par 4, features a severe dogleg fairway and most of the trouble is on the right. There are water hazards coming into play on several holes. Garrett Gill and George Williams have done redesigns on the course. Dave Bennett designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 1-10 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees range from $30 - $60.

Our opinion:
We give this course 2 stars out of 5.

Contact information for Maxwell Municipal Golf Course:
1002 S 32nd St
79602 Abilene, Kansas
Taylor county.
Phone: 325-692-2737

Gardner Golf Course

Course description:
The course was built in 1995. This challenging course was built on rolling terrain, so be prepared for some uneven lies. The fairways are wide, with about half being tree lined. There are a few sand bunkers that come into play throughout the design, and water hazards come into play on four holes. The greens are medium-sized, sloped and fairly fast. The signature hole is #13, a 556-yard, par 5, featuring a dogleg left fairway with trees on both sides. A creek comes into play on the second shot, and you need to be real careful on the approach because there are trees and out-of-bounds stakes to the right of the green. Doug Pickert designed the course. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees are in the range $30 - $60.

Our rating:
We rate this course 3 stars out of 5.

Contact information for Gardner Golf Course:
15810 S Gardner Rd
66030 Gardner, Kansas
Johnson county.
Phone: 913-856-8858

Heritage Park Golf Course

What is the course like?:
The course opened in 1990. This Scottish links-style course has water hazards coming into play on at least six holes. There is natural prairie grass planted on all the fairways, and the terrain is rolling. Donald Sechrest designed the course. Heritage Park Golf Course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees range from $30 - $60.

Our rating:
This course gets 3 stars out of 5.

Contact information for Heritage Park Golf Course:
16445 Lackman Rd
66062 Olathe, Kansas
Johnson county.
Phone: 913-829-4653

Sunny Meadows Golf Course

Course description:
The course opened in 1994. This is a flat course that has wide open fairways. The longest par 4 is 365 yards. The greens are small, undulating, and firm. There are ponds that come into play on five holes. The signature hole is #2, a 503-yard, par 5, called the "Track Monster" because it plays alongside the railroad tracks. There are out-of-bounds stakes lining the right side of the hole, and the sloping fairway plays down to a small green that slopes from the back to front. Local Designers designed the course. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass

Fees are in the range $30 - $60.

Contact information for Sunny Meadows Golf Course:
1/4 Mile N on Hwy 59
66755 Moran, Kansas
Allen county.
Phone: 316-237-4653

Leoti Country Club

What is the course like?:
The course was built in 1980. This flat course features several sand bunkers that can alter your shots. The wind can frequently cause problems concerning proper club selection. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees are around $30 - $60.

Contact information for Leoti Country Club:
E Hwy 96
67861 Leoti, Kansas
Wichita county.
Phone: 316-375-2263

Turtle Greens Golf Course

What is the course like?:
This course is not long and was built on rolling terrain. The fairways vary from wide open to narrow. A man-made pond comes into play on hole #7, and a few sand bunkers are spread throughout the course. The ladies tee off from the same set of tees as the men. The course includes waterhazards. And has 11-20 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bent Grass

Fees are in the range $30 - $60.

Contact information for Turtle Greens Golf Course:
7901 S Schroeder Rd
53511 Beloit, Kansas
Rock county.
Phone: 608-676-4334

Shadow Hills Country Club

How is the course?:
The course was built in 1962. This course has many trees that can alter your shots. In addition, the hilly terrain should cause many uneven lies. The course personnel claim they have the best greens in the valley. Water hazard (ponds, lakes, and streams) come into play on twelve holes. Groups of five or more are only allowed to play together with permission of the pro shop or starter. Alex Kindsfather designed the course. The course has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 31-40 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees range from $90 - $120.

Our rating:
We rate this course 4 stars out of 5.

Contact information for Shadow Hills Country Club:
92512 River Rd
97448 Junction City, Kansas
Lane county.
Phone: 541-998-8441

Hidden Springs Golf Course

How is the course?:
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Fees are around $30 - $60.

Rating:
We rate this course 5 stars out of 5.

Contact information for Hidden Springs Golf Course:
16653 S Ratner Rd
66524 Overbrook, Kansas

Phone: 785-665-7372

Western Hills Golf Club

What is the course like?:
This short course has wide and somewhat open fairways. Water hazards come into play on twelve different occasions. Western Hills Golf Club has 18 holes. The course includes waterhazards. And has 21-30 sandbunkers.

Grasses:
Green Grass: Bent Grass
Fairway Grass: Bermuda Grass

Fees range from $30 - $60.

Our rating:
This course gets 3 stars out of 5.

Contact information for Western Hills Golf Club:
8533 SW 21st St
66615 Topeka, Kansas
Shawnee county.
Phone: 785-478-4000