Public Golf Courses Near St. Louis, Missouri

By Candace Horgan

Public Golf Courses Near St. Louis, Missouri
Golfers looking for a city with a lot of public courses should check out St. Louis when planning any travel. There are many public courses in the city itself, as well as several courses in the surrounding suburbs. Several of the courses stay open year-round, and some even offer discounted season pass rates.

Tapawingo National Golf Club

Tapawingo National Golf Club has three nine-hole courses of 3,462 yards, 3,520 yards and 3,631 yards, respectively. Each course is a par 36. Tapawingo offers discounted rates for seniors and juniors on certain days of the week.

Tapawingo National Golf Club
13001 Gary Player Drive
St. Louis, MO 63127
(636) 349-3100
tapawingogolf.com

Forest Park Golf Club

Forest Park Golf Club laid down its first nine-hole course in 1912 and second nine in 1915. The clubhouse offers two 60-inch plasma TVs, dance floor and catering, as well as a pro shop with all the latest in golf equipment. The courses were redesigned in 2001 by Stan Gentry of Hale Irwin, so there are now three nine-hole courses.

Forest Park Golf Club
6141 Lagoon Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 367-1337
forestparkgc.com

Normandie Golf Club

Normandie Golf Club is an 18-hole course over 6,534 yards with a par 71. The slope rating for the course is 120. Normandie is the oldest public golf course in operation at the same location west of the Mississippi. It opened in 1901 and was designed by Robert Foulis. Normandie has a golf shop and a teaching pro who offers lessons. It also offers season pass rates and stays open in the winter, weather allowing.

Normandie Golf Club
7605 St. Charles Rock Road
St. Louis, MO 63133
(314) 862-4884
normandiegolf.com

Quail Creek Golf Club

Quail Creek Golf Club is an 18-hole course over 6,980 yards with a par 72 and a slope rating of 141, making it one of the most difficult courses in the St. Louis area. It was designed by Hale Irwin and opened in 1986. The pro shop features most of the top brands, including Nike, Titleist, Callaway, Ashworth and Izod. Discounted rates are available for playing nine holes, and the course stays open in the winter. Quail Creek has a resident teaching pro who offers lessons and a restaurant, and it offers league play, as well as a driving range.

Quail Creek Golf Club
6022 Wells Road
St. Louis, MO 63128
(314) 487-1988
quailcreekgolfclub.com

About The Author

Candace Horgan has worked as a freelance journalist for more than 12 years. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications, including the "Denver Post" and "Mix." Horgan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and history.
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