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Shoal Creek is almost always in great shape and early February was no exception. Great layout that is challenging but fair. Excellent greens both in contour and conditioning. A true KC gem that matches with most private courses in the area. This is the place I take my out of town golf buddies. Got to play it if you haven't. Only thing I'd like to see is a walking rate, though there are some long walks between tees and greens

Overall, course is in great shape. Greens were receptive yet quick and rolled true. Trouble is on the left on almost every hole which is nice for a right hander who plays a fade. One knock is the thick fescue grown around all the bunkers. The course is already a tough enough challenge being exposed to wind, plenty of water, and length. I see the fescue as an additional unnecessary hazard. It made the course that much more challenging and severely narrowed playing corridors for anyone that plays over a 5 handicap. It is a significant penalty that takes away from an otherwise very solid golf course. I would rate it 4.3. Without the fescue, it's a very good 4.5 . I hope they reconsider for the enjoyment of public play in both scores and pace of play.

Great value as I payed $17 to walk. Winter conditions but the greens were in good shape. Very friendly staff. Bunkers were mud, little sand. Clubhouse is dated. Also, would be great to see them use combo tee options as the red tees (normally blue) were 600+ yards further than the white. Open off the tee and a nice mixture of par 3s and doglegs on the 4s and 5s. Would give this 3.5 stars if the rating was available. A good course for the higher handicap playing the correct tees. Will come back for the price as again, you can't beat the value!

Fairly open off the tee. Great and challenging green complexes that are well protected. Rough is not long but difficult, maybe the most challenging in the area. Very good test of golf with a friendly staff

This is my go to course in Kansas City. Always in great shape and it's a challenging yet fair golf course. Course was in amazing shape after just playing it. Firm and fast and looked beautiful. It's 15 minutes from the airport so if you are looking for somewhere to play from out of town, this is your place

Played 90% of the public courses in KC area and this is the best. Conditions were excellent. Course is long and tough but very open and fair off the tee. Worth the trip. Friendly staff and great challenge that makes you play every club in the bag. I've played 200+ courses on 4 continents and this ranks in the top 5. Worth a trip