Smoky Hill Country Club
Logo: A shield crest split cream and green with a green spiked point at the top, crossed by a maroon banner reading 'SMOKY HILL', with a maroon Old English 'S' on the cream half, a white 'H' on the green half, and two white 'C' letters on maroon leaves at the base.
Course at a glance
Smoky Hill Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Hays, Kansas (67601). The course was designed by Greg Nash and opened in 1971. From the BLACK tees, Smoky Hill Country Club plays to 6,146 yards at par 72. The course offers 6 sets of tees ranging from 5,095 to 6,146 yards, giving players of every ability a comfortable length. It carries a slope rating of 138 and a course rating of 77.9, comfortably above the 113 World Handicap System baseline and demanding accurate driving. That ranks it harder than roughly 70% of rated golf courses in Kansas. It is a public course open to daily-fee play. Walking is permitted. A full driving range is available for warm-up and practice. The course is conditioned with bent grass greens and bermuda grass fairways. Hazards include 21-30 bunkers and water hazards in play. Tee times at Smoky Hill Country Club are booked through the course's official website or pro shop; Stymie does not show live tee-time inventory.
About Smoky Hill Country Club
Smoky Hill Country Club is a 18-hole golf course located in Hays, Kansas (67601). The course was designed by Greg Nash and established in 1971. From the BLACK tees, the course plays to 6,146 yards with a par of 72. The BLACK tees carry a slope rating of 138 and a course rating of 77.9.
Walking is permitted.
Smoky Hill Country Club offers a moderately challenging layout with a slope rating of 138, putting it in the upper half of courses in Kansas for difficulty. The course provides a fair test for golfers of most skill levels.
The course offers 6 tee sets ranging from 5,095 to 6,146 yards, making it accessible to golfers of all skill levels. Choosing the right tees for your handicap is the single biggest factor in how much you enjoy your round.
Par
72
Length
6,146
Slope
138
Rating
77.9
Course Difficulty Analysis
138
This Course
131
KS Average
113
US Average
Based on 166 rated courses in Kansas
Scorecard
| Hole | Slp | CR | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BLACKWomen's | 138 | 77.9 | 391 | 501 | 327 | 170 | 431 | 551 | 315 | 202 | 392 | 3280 | 360 | 169 | 337 | 515 | 372 | 352 | 300 | 316 | 145 | 2866 | 6,146 |
BlackMen's | 126 | 70.6 | 391 | 501 | 327 | 170 | 431 | 551 | 315 | 202 | 392 | 3280 | 360 | 169 | 337 | 515 | 372 | 352 | 300 | 316 | 145 | 2866 | 6,146 |
WHITEWomen's | 134 | 75.5 | 376 | 460 | 307 | 154 | 423 | 534 | 301 | 190 | 366 | 3111 | 340 | 152 | 318 | 500 | 345 | 328 | 278 | 306 | 120 | 2687 | 5,798 |
WhiteMen's | 120 | 68.9 | 376 | 460 | 307 | 154 | 423 | 534 | 301 | 190 | 366 | 3111 | 340 | 152 | 318 | 500 | 345 | 328 | 278 | 306 | 120 | 2687 | 5,798 |
GOLDWomen's | 129 | 70.3 | 269 | 423 | 242 | 149 | 419 | 401 | 290 | 141 | 334 | 2668 | 319 | 135 | 314 | 405 | 318 | 305 | 245 | 294 | 92 | 2427 | 5,095 |
GoldMen's | 111 | 65.7 | 269 | 423 | 242 | 149 | 419 | 401 | 290 | 141 | 334 | 2668 | 319 | 135 | 314 | 405 | 318 | 305 | 245 | 294 | 92 | 2427 | 5,095 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 72 | ||
| HCP | 15 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 |
Which Tees Should I Play?
Smoky Hill Country Club offers 6 tee sets. Choose the tees that match your handicap for the most enjoyable round. Not sure? Use the tee recommendation calculator with your driver distance.
| Tee | Yards | Slope | Rating | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BLACK | 6,146 | 138 | 77.9 | 12-22 |
Black | 6,146 | 126 | 70.6 | 12-22 |
WHITE | 5,798 | 134 | 75.5 | 12-22 |
White | 5,798 | 120 | 68.9 | 12-22 |
GOLD | 5,095 | 129 | 70.3 | 20-30 |
Gold | 5,095 | 111 | 65.7 | 20-30 |
Amenities at Smoky Hill Country Club
Smoky Hill Country Club features a full driving range, a pro shop. The driving range is available for warmup or practice.
How to Book a Tee Time
Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory for Smoky Hill Country Club. Use the official course website or phone number below to confirm availability and book. You can also book directly through the facility website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smoky Hill Country Club a public or private golf course?
Smoky Hill Country Club is a public golf course located in Hays, KS. The course is open to the public for daily fee play.
How many holes does Smoky Hill Country Club have?
Smoky Hill Country Club is a 18-hole golf course. It was established in 1971. The course was designed by Greg Nash.
What is the yardage at Smoky Hill Country Club?
From the WHITE tees, Smoky Hill Country Club plays to 5,798 yards (par 72). The course offers 6 tee sets ranging from 5,095 to 6,146 yards.
What is the slope rating at Smoky Hill Country Club?
The BLACK tees at Smoky Hill Country Club have a slope rating of 138 and a course rating of 77.9. A slope of 113 is average difficulty; this course is significantly above average difficulty.
Can you walk Smoky Hill Country Club?
Yes, walking is allowed at Smoky Hill Country Club. Golf carts are also available.
How do I book a tee time at Smoky Hill Country Club?
Visit the official course website at https://www.smokyhillcc.com/ or call 785-625-8297 to confirm current availability and book. Stymie does not currently show live tee-time inventory; alerts are in development.
What amenities does Smoky Hill Country Club offer?
Smoky Hill Country Club offers a driving range, a pro shop.
Where is Smoky Hill Country Club located?
Smoky Hill Country Club is located at 3303 N Hall St in Hays, KS 67601. You can reach them at 785-625-8297.
What is the difficulty level at Smoky Hill Country Club?
Smoky Hill Country Club is classified as very high difficulty with a maximum slope rating of 138. It plays harder than 70% of golf courses in Kansas. The average slope rating in Kansas is 131. A slope rating of 113 represents average difficulty nationally.
Which tees should I play at Smoky Hill Country Club?
Smoky Hill Country Club offers 6 tee sets. BLACK tees (6,146 yards, slope 138) are recommended for mid-handicap golfers. Gold tees (5,095 yards, slope 111) are recommended for higher-handicap golfers and seniors. Choose the tee set where the slope rating is closest to your handicap comfort level.
What is the best tee for beginners at Smoky Hill Country Club?
Beginners at Smoky Hill Country Club should play the Gold tees, which play 5,095 yards with a slope of 111. This is the most forgiving tee option and provides an enjoyable round for newer golfers.
What is the course handicap for a 15 Handicap Index at Smoky Hill Country Club?
A golfer with a 15.0 Handicap Index playing the White tees (slope 120, rating 68.9) at Smoky Hill Country Club has a course handicap of 14, using the World Handicap System formula: Course Handicap = Handicap Index × (Slope / 113) + (Course Rating − Par). Course handicap is the number of handicap strokes received from that tee — it is not a prediction of what a golfer will score. Enter your handicap index on Stymie to see your course handicap for every tee.
How long does a round take at Smoky Hill Country Club?
A typical round at Smoky Hill Country Club takes approximately 4 hours. Expect 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on pace of play, group size, and course conditions. Weekday rounds tend to be faster than weekend morning tee times.