There are 6 golf courses in Lawrence, Kansas and 1 is a municipal course. There are also another 6 golf courses within 20 miles of Lawrence, including 4 public, 2 municipal and 0 private courses. The oldest course in the Lawrence area is the Baldwin Golf Association Golf Course which was designed by Fred Fuller and opened in 1955. The longest course is The Jayhawk Club, which is 7,092 yards. The Jayhawk Club is rated the best course near Lawrence.