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 asking 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 to the placement of their approach shots to the greens in order to give them a reasonable chance at birdie and par putts.” In other words, don’ t always shoot bullets at the pins.
▲ The Outlaw Course
▲ The Posse Course
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 awardwinning 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 the layout and superb condition of not only the golf course but also the greens,” Hall said,“ and Smithville Lake adds great beauty and difficulty to the course.” And, 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.
So, saddle up, Pardner, and take your Posse to Paradise Pointe. Straight shooter or not, The Posse is a“ can’ t miss!”
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.
The par-5 17th on the Outlaw course starts from an elevated tee to a valley fairway with trouble on both sides. Approach shots will need to navigate the dogleg right to a large green. Most players try to clear the trees fronting the green. The smart play is a layup left of the trees. A good birdie hole if played smart.
John Baccala, Golf Writer Golf Course writer since 2010
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