Paint your memories at Paradise Pointe . It ’ s named Paradise for good reason . of the green , if the flag is front right ( over the pond / lake ), it can be a little daunting from the tee box . Even when there is no water on a hole , like on the par-5 18th , a long dogleg right with an uphill approach to the green , there are still no gimmes at The Posse . Come with your shootin ’ irons blazin ’ and a bag full of bullets ( golf balls ) — you might need them !
“ The rolling terrain and the many holes along the lake demand shot accuracy and paying attention to detail ,” said Hall . When asked what ’ s the key to scoring well at The Posse ? Hall says , “ The fairways have many different lies , and golfers must prepare to hit many different types of shots to the undulating greens . Golfers also must pay attention
Paradise Pointe Golf Complex is Kansas City ’ s only public golf facility that offers two challenging 18-hole golf courses , plus a 4-hole Academy course . The Posse course ( the original course ) features rolling terrain , Zoysia fairways , and beautiful lake views . The Outlaw course is newer , longer , features Zoysia fairways , large greens , and more beautiful lake views . to the placement of their approach shots to the greens to give them a reasonable chance at birdie and par putts .” In other words , don ’ t always shoot bullets at the pins .
If you have a long day on The Posse course and think your old clubs are to blame , Hall is ready to help inside Paradise Pointe ’ s award-winning pro shop . Hall ’ s staff can custom fit you for the right set of sticks ( shootin ’ irons ) from all the major club manufacturers . The pro shop features a large selection of all the latest golf equipment , accessories , and apparel . However , whether you are using the latest high-tech equipment or Mom and Dad ’ s old set from the garage , The Posse is truly a lake golf destination right here in Kansas City .
“ The Posse is a must-play because of its layout and superb condition of not only the golf course but the greens ,” Hall said , “ and Smithville Lake adds great beauty and difficulty to the course .” If you ’ re still up for more golf — tee it up for 18 more on the Outlaw course . Play 36 on two different 18-hole courses without ever leaving the property .
Located Just 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City and 15 minutes from the Kansas City International Airport , the lake at Smithville and the courses at Paradise Pointe are hard to beat . For more information and to make tee times , call 816.532.4100 ext . 4 or visit www . paradisepointegolf . com .
So , saddle up , Pardner , and take your posse to Paradise Pointe . Straight shooter or not , The Posse is a “ can ’ t miss !”
The par-5 9th hole on the Outlaw course is yet another awesome hole to play at Paradise Pointe . Lake views surround you from tee to green . A large tree can block shots going for the green in two . Lay-ups to the right of the tree have the best chance for clean approach shots and putts for birdie on this hole . ( Photo by Bill Cromwell )
John Baccala , Golf Writer Golf Course Profiles since 2010
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