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Hardest Golf Courses in Riley County, Kansas

The 3 most challenging golf courses in Riley County, Kansas, ranked by maximum slope rating. Tee-by-tee yardage, slope, and course rating for every course.

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Ranked list of hardest golf courses in Riley County

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1
Colbert Hills Golf Course
Purple tees · 6,452 yds · Rating 79.6 · Par 72Manhattan
148
2
Manhattan Country Club
White tees · 5,860 yds · Rating 74.6 · Par 70Manhattan
135
3
Stagg Hill Golf Course
Black tees · 6,461 yds · Rating 78.4 · Par 73Manhattan
133

Riley County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Riley County, Kansas?

Colbert Hills Golf Course in Manhattan is currently the hardest golf course in Riley County based on slope (slope rating 148).

How many ranked golf courses are in Riley County, Kansas?

7 golf courses in Riley County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 3 by slope.

How are the rankings calculated?

Rankings use the USGA slope rating from each course's most difficult tee set. Slope measures relative difficulty for a bogey golfer versus a scratch golfer, on a scale from 55 (easiest) to 155 (most challenging). A slope of 113 is average.

Can I book a tee time at these Riley County courses?

Each course name links to its Stymie page with scorecard data where available, architect info, and official contact details. Stymie does not currently book tee times or show live availability, and tee-time alerts are in development.