▲ The par-4 5th hole at Excelsior Springs is 480 yards . From the tee it ’ s a blind shot over the hill to a downhill green that is fronted by a pond . Don ’ t let the water frighten you , knock it on the green and grab a par .
▲ The clubhouse at Excelsior Springs opened in 2019 . To the right of the clubhouse is a large outdoor pavilion for tournaments and private events .
Personally , I found the course just as challenging without the sand bunkers and just as visually pleasing . Far too many courses lack bunker maintenance anyway . Sand bunkers are labor-intensive and expensive to maintain . It looks cleaner and nicer , and most golfers prefer to do away with them anyway .
Looking for something else unique and memorable about your round at Excelsior Springs ? Ever played golf on the site of a Civil War skirmish ? The Battle of Fredericksburg was fought on the southeastern part of the course in 1864 . Fredericksburg was a tiny town just east of the current golf course , and it featured a general store , stagecoach inn , doctor ’ s office , and a saloon . The skirmish involved approximately 300 Confederate guerillas and 47 Union soldiers . Six soldiers died in the battle , and about 40 more were injured . Today , a monument sits on the extreme southeast corner of the course to commemorate the battle .
Luckily for you , the only battle you ’ ll face involves a club and a golf ball . Embrace the skirmish , take no prisoners , and enjoy Excelsior Springs Golf Course . It ’ s a golf experience as refreshing as the healing mineral water for which the town is known !
Excelsior Springs Golf Course is located at 1201 E Golf Hill Dr ., Excelsior Springs , MO . For more information and tee times , call 816- 630-3731 or visit www . excelsiorgolf . com .
Excelsior Springs Golf Course : Par 72 |
Tee |
Length |
Rating Slope |
Blue ― |
6553 yards |
72.2 |
125 |
White ― 6266 yards |
70.2 |
121 |
Orange ― 5694 yards |
67.8 |
117 |
Gold ― |
5285 yards |
65.2 |
112 |
Red ― |
4698 yards |
68.0 |
112 |
2024 Golf Rates : Monday – Friday |
Walk |
Ride |
18 Holes Open - 2 PM |
$ 28 |
$ 46 |
Seniors ( 60 years & older ) |
$ 22 |
$ 40 |
▲ The pro shop at Excelsior Springs extends into the historic O ’ Dell Log Cabin . You don ’ t see log cabins in every pro shop !
Sat . - Sun . & Holidays . |
Walk Ride |
18 Holes Open - 2 PM |
$ 34 |
$ 52 |
Seniors ( 60 years & older ) |
$ 34 |
$ 52 |
18 Holes Juniors anytime ( 21 years & Under ) $ 14 & $ 32
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