Minor Park Golf Course
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Sunflower Hills Golf Course
One of KC’ s Longest
Paradise Pointe Golf Complex
Can You Golf All 36 Holes?
Minor Park Golf Course
A Walk in the Park
BONNER SPRINGS, KS— Sunflower Hills 18-hole championship golf course plays at 7,001 from the back tees and has earned a reputation as one of the foremost and longest golf courses in the Kansas City area. It opened in May 1977 and is owned by Wyandotte County.
Though it’ s in Kansas, it’ s hilly, tree-lined Zoysia fairways make control and accuracy important. It offers five sets of tees( with the forward tees at 5,081 yards), large rolling greens, Zoysia fairways, numerous bunkers and water hazards making it very enjoyable for all golfers.
Other course amenities include a 30-station driving range with accurate targets and yardage measurements. It boasts one of the largest putting greens in the entire Midwest for golfers to practice putts with various degrees of difficulty. There are also chipping and pitching greens and a practice sand bunker. Amenities include a full service pro-shop, grill area, and PGA professionals providing lessons and clubfitting.
Sunflower Hills also offers one of the best junior golf facilities in the Kansas City area. The junior golf course features six holes with three sets of tees.
This is a scenic course and is extremely popular among Kansas City area golfers. The course is located adjacent to the Kansas Speedway, Village West and is just minutes from downtown Kansas City, MO. It offers very affordable walking or riding green fees. Truly one of those great courses most golfers don’ t think about playing often enough— but should!
Sunflower Hill Golf Course, 913.573.8570. Located at 12200 Riverview Road, Bonner Springs, KS 66012. www. SunFlowerHillsGolfCourse. com.
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SMITHVILLE, MO— Golf all day at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex where you will find the Northlands’ only 36-hole golf complex. The original course, the“ Posse,” opened in 1982 and is located on the shores of Smithville Lake. Its excellent layout features water hazards and beautiful views of the lake. An 18-hole, par 72 with Zoysia fairways and Bentgrass greens, it plays 6,663 yards from the back tees.
The“ Outlaw” course, designed by wellknown Architect Craig Schreiner, is a par 72 course that opened in 1994. It features 7,016 yards of plush Zoysia fairways, large Bentgrass greens with many of its holes featuring more beautiful Lake views. One of the KC area’ s superior public courses with many holes that could be considered as signature holes.
Records show that the James Gang actually lived and frequented this area long before there was Smithville Lake— hence the courses names.
A great golf facility with excellent course conditions and superior customer service. Paradise Pointe offers one of the best practice areas within the KC area at its large putting green and driving range.
General Manager Eddie Hall inventories a large selection of the latest name-brand golf equipment and an extended supply of apparel. The clubhouse offers a sports bar, appropriately named, the“ Hideout,” preserving the courses’ Jesse James outlaw theme.
This golf complex is always in superb condition and offers golfers an incredible value. Best of all— you’ re at the“ Lake” and haven’ t even left KC!
Paradise Pointe Golf Complex, 816.532.4100. Located at Smithville Lake 18212 Golf Course Rd., Smithville, MO 64089. www. ParadisePointeGolf. com.
KANSAS CITY, MO— Minor Park Golf Course has long been known as is one of the busiest courses in town— and for good reason. The golf course is popular with golfers of all ages who enjoy its wide, wellgroomed Zoysia fairways and medium sized Bentgrass greens. The course layout is ideal for the beginner and the more experienced golfer who wants an enjoyable relaxing round of golf.
The course offers golfers many different shot challenges at greens that are smaller compared to today’ s newer courses, but the design requires accurate approach shots or a really good short game. A par 70 course that plays 5,570 yards from the tips, so long drives are not as necessary as accuracy in landing shots in fairways and on greens.
Large mature trees line the fairways providing plenty of shade on those hot summer days. However, the trees can also cost you on the scorecard if you’ re on the opposing side. If you’ re a walker, this is a good choice for your next round. While there are plenty of rolling hills, valleys, and doglegs to challenge you, it’ s a very walkable layout. Or, take the scenic route in a riding cart, it’ s just as much fun.
Minor Park offers a lighted driving range and large practice greens for putting and chipping, and a pro shop and snack bar. The city of Kansas City owns the course and has continually invested in capital improvements. For the price of a greens fee *, just $ 45 with cart($ 29 walk) weekdays, this course is one of the area’ s best values and one that deserves a few good shots from you … Enjoy!
Minor Park Golf Course, 816.513-8515. Located at 11215 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131. www. MinorParkGolfCourse. com.