ST. LOUIS – Are you in search of a new golf course to play this summer? Well, you’re in luck if you’re in the St. Louis area, as professional golf writers have recommended several public and private golf courses.
GolfWeek recently published two lists highlighting the best public golf courses and private golf courses in each state. In the St. Louis area, both Missouri and Illinois boast six golf courses that have been recognized among the best.
These courses are not only praised for their gameplay experience, but also for their scenic views and top-notch amenities.
The local courses that made it to GolfWeek’s recent state rankings include:
PUBLIC
- Missouri Bluffs Golf Club – St. Charles, Missouri (Ranked 9th out of the Top 10)
- Annbriar Golf Course – Waterloo, Illinois (Ranked 14th out of the Top 15)
PRIVATE
- St. Louis Country Club – Ladue, Missouri (Ranked 1st out of the Top 5)
- Bellerive Country Club – Town & Country, Missouri (Ranked 2nd out of the Top 5)
- Old Warson Country Club – Ladue, Missouri (Ranked 3rd out of the Top 5)
- Norwood Hills Country Club – St. Louis County, Missouri (Ranked 5th out of the Top 5)
Regarding public golf courses, GolfWeek states, “The courses on this list offer public access in various ways, including standard daily green fees, resort access, or through affiliated hotels. If you’re determined, you can secure a tee time.”
For private golf courses, GolfWeek specifies, “All the courses on this list are private and do not allow daily-fee or resort play.”
Some notable mentions in Missouri and Illinois include:
- Big Cedar Lodge in Hollister, Missouri, named as the top public golf course in the state.
- Cog Hill Golf Club in Lemont, Illinois, named as the top public golf course in Illinois.
- Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois, named as the top private golf course in the state.
