Teeing It Up in Columbia

Whether public or private, mid-Missouri golf is always on par.

Teeing It Up

IN COLUMBIA

nn BY JENNY O’DONLEY AND STEFANIE EGGLESTON

With a variety of public and private courses to choose from, Columbia has something for every golfer. Whether you are looking to play a couple of casual rounds in the summer or are out on the course every day preparing for your next tournament, you will find your home course here.

PUBLIC COURSES

Lake of the Woods Golf Course This 18-hole municipal golf course is owned and operated by Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department. It features three sets of tees, zoysia fairways, bentgrass greens and a tee-togreen watering system. 6700 E. Saint Charles Road Columbia, MO 65202 gogolflow.com | 573-499-4653 A.L. Gustin Jr. Golf Course Located less than half a mile west of Faurot Field on Stadium Boulevard, A.L. Gustin Jr. Golf Course features 18 holes of golf, a clubhouse, putting green and driving range. The course is owned and operated by the University of Missouri, and though it’s open to the public, its main goal is to serve MU students, faculty, staff and alumni. Recognized for its wildlife habitat management and water conservation, it was the first college course in the country to be certified by Audubon International. 18 E. Stadium Blvd., Columbia, MO 65203 gustingolfcourse.com | 573-882-6016

L.A. Nickell Golf Course An 18-hole municipal golf course and driving range, L.A. Nickell is also owned and operated by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. Open yearround, the course features a driving range, three sets of tees and irrigated zoysia fairways. 1800 Parkside Drive, Columbia, MO 65202 gogolflan.com | 573-499-4653 Eagle Knoll Located on 180 acres approximately 20 minutes from Columbia, this par-72 course was designed by architect Gary Kern and offers four sets of tee boxes and multiple elevation changes while winding through hills, wetlands and wildlife. A season pass includes privileges at eight additional Midwest courses. 5757 E. Eagle Knoll Drive Hartsburg, MO 65039 eagleknoll.com | 573-761-4653 Hail Ridge Golf Course Twenty minutes west of Columbia in Boonville, Hail Ridge course features 18 holes ideal for all levels of golfers who are ready to test their skills with long fairways, water hazards and sand traps. A pro shop and restaurant for anyone who wants to grab some golf gear and a bite to eat after their round are also available. 17511 MO-87, Boonville, MO 65233 greatlifemidmissouri.com | 660-882-2223

PRIVATE COURSES

Country Club of Missouri The only member-owned and managed country club in Columbia, the Country Club of Missouri provides private membership with access to an award-winning golf course designed by Dr. Marvin Ferguson. 1300 Woodrail Ave., Columbia, MO 65203 ccmo.net | 573-449-7201 Columbia Country Club Located off of Old Highway 63, Columbia Country Club is a longstanding favorite among serious golfers in Columbia. The private club offers golfers exclusive membership and an 18-hole championship golf course, with heavily wooded fairways and fast greens. 2210 Country Club Drive Columbia, MO 65201 columbiacc.net | 573-449-4115 The Club at Old Hawthorne Located just east of downtown Columbia on Broadway, the Club at Old Hawthorne is a private golf course built in a luxury, master-planned community setting. The course offers five sets of tees for golfers of all levels, rolling terrain, multiple water hazards, fairway bunkers and immaculate greens. The club is home to the MU Tigers golf teams. 6221 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 oldhawthorne.com | 573-442-5280 l

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