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Hardest Golf Courses in Jackson County, Missouri

The 12 most challenging golf courses in Jackson County, Missouri, 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 Jackson County

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1
Shoal Creek Golf Course
Gold tees · 6,935 yds · Rating 81.0 · Par 71Kansas City
150
2
Oakwood Country Club
Green tees · 6,639 yds · Rating 79.3 · Par 72Kansas City
150
3
The River Course
BLACK tees · 6,830 yds · Rating 73.4 · Par 72Kansas City
147
4
Staley Farms Golf Club
Black tees · 7,005 yds · Rating 73.1 · Par 72Kansas City
140
5
Blue Hills Country Club
6.6 tees · 6,567 yds · Rating 78.5 · Par 72Kansas City
140
6
Swope Memorial Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,274 yds · Rating 76.4 · Par 74Kansas City
137
7
Fred Arbanas Golf Course
White tees · 6,299 yds · Rating 76.2 · Par 72Kansas City
132
8
Hodge Park Golf Course
Blue tees · 6,050 yds · Rating 75.4 · Par 72Kansas City
131
9
Royal Meadows Golf Club
White tees · 5,943 yds · Rating 74.6 · Par 70Kansas City
130
10
Hillcrest Golf & Country Club
Blue tees · 6,781 yds · Rating 72.5 · Par 72Kansas City
128
11
Minor Park Golf Course
Blue tees · 5,615 yds · Rating 72.3 · Par 70Kansas City
123
12
Teetering Rocks Golf Course
Blue tees · 4,386 yds · Rating 67.1 · Par 66Kansas City
109

Jackson County Golf Course Rankings FAQ

What is the hardest golf course in Jackson County, Missouri?

Shoal Creek Golf Course in Kansas City is currently the hardest golf course in Jackson County based on slope (slope rating 150).

How many ranked golf courses are in Jackson County, Missouri?

21 golf courses in Jackson County are cataloged in Stymie's directory. This ranking page shows the top 12 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 Jackson 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.