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KC Parks & Rec 2019 Spring/Summer Fun Guide 13

Golf

KC Parks' five municipal golf
courses offer diverse playing
venues and opportunities to
The most historic of the five facilities
is Swope Memorial built in 1915 and learn and play the game of
redesigned by renowned architect A.W. golf, as well as provide green
Tillinghast in 1934. This demanding
layout has hosted several championships, spaces throughout the city.
including the PGA Kansas City Open in the
1940s and more recently the 2005 USGA
Women’s Public Links. In 2001 Shoal Creek
Golf Course became the new flagship
of Kansas City’s five courses. These two Heart of America Golf Course / Tom Watson Academy
championship courses offer the most
skilled players exceptional challenges City, an organization that promotes the game of golf to youth in
and depict the true beauty and diversity of the Kansas City urban areas, has its offices at HOA as well.
landscape.
No matter where you live in Kansas City, these regulation
Hodge Park Golf Course in the Northland and Minor Park Golf courses provide great values that are convenient and give even
Course in South Kansas City both offer fun, affordable golf for the newest golfers a place to learn and play.
players of any skill level. Each course is designed to pose a
challenge and cater to anyone who plays the game. The holes To enroll in the First Tee of Greater Kansas City
are shorter to allow a relaxing, recreational experience. These programs, please call 913-648-7177.
family-friendly courses offer a great opportunity to walk and
enjoy the health benefits of fresh air and exercise.
Heart of America Golf Course / Tom Watson Golf Academy
offers the ultimate learning and playing opportunities in the
heart of Swope Park. This facility is pure fun and recreation for
anyone of any age and any skill. HOA offers three options: a
beautiful regulation-length 9-hole course; a fun par-three 9-hole
course; and a Tom Watson-designed junior course. HOA is home
of the Tom Watson Golf Academy and also offers the best junior
golf programs in Kansas City. The First Tee of Greater Kansas

Swope Memorial

FOOTGOLF

FootGolf is a combination of the popular sports of soccer
and golf. The game is played with a regulation No. 5 soccer
ball at a golf course on shortened holes with 21-inch
Shoal Creek Golf Course diameter cups. The rules largely correspond to golf rules.
The first FootGolf course in the KC metro area is located
at the current par 3 (The Rock) golf course at the Heart of
America Course in Swope Park. Come out and give it a try!
FOOTGOLF FEES
Adult (18+ years): $12 Cart Rental (18+ years): $9
Junior (under 18 years): $7 Soccer Ball Rental: $3
Hodge Park Golf Course