Schicker Ford of St. Louis

May 21, 2021
St Louis, MO is home to some fabulous golf courses that will more than test the skills of the average weekend golfer. The range and style of courses available are vast, meaning golfers will enjoy the different challenges each presents. With the majority of the courses offering lessons, golfers have plenty of opportunities to improve their games.

1. Aberdeen Golf Club

Aberdeen Golf Club has been developed in the style of a Scottish links course with rolling fairways, long grasses, pot bunkers, and few trees. One of the advantages of this course is that it allows beginners to learn how to play the game without having to look for their ball constantly. The fairways are tight, but the length of the course provides plenty of chances to pull out the driver on tee shots.

 

2. Crescent Farms Golf Course

The Cresent Farms Golf Course is set against a spectacular backdrop in the Meramec River Valley just out of St Louis. The tree-lined course and water provide plenty of challenges as golfers make their way around the 18 holes. Crescent Farms is generally considered the ideal course for juniors and beginners to learn some of the finer skills of the game. The course is also perfect for those looking to develop their short game, with irons being preferred for most holes.

 

3. Balwin Golf Course

Balwin Golf Course offers large greens surrounded by rolling mounds and white sand bunkers. The course is tree-lined and has several creeks running through it, creating plenty of challenges. All skill levels will enjoy playing this course with it playing long from the back tees and short from the front tees. Balwin is located in the western suburbs and, despite being surrounded by houses and roads, is a beautiful course that gives the feeling you are playing in the country rather than the city.

4. The Landings at Spirit Golf Club

Big collars, challenging native grasses, and double greens are features of this links-inspired course. The Landings at Spirit Golf Club does not have the water hazards of other courses, but the doglegs provide enough challenges of their own. The course offers five tee options, with the front tees ideal for juniors and beginners, while the back tees will challenge even the most skilled players. The greens, however, are a challenge for all.

5. Pevely Golf Club

Considered one of the most picturesque courses in the St Louis area, the Pevely Golf Club is located in the Meramec River Valley. With water, rolling hills, and woods all coming into play, this course is not a course for beginners. It is ideally suited for the experienced golfer.  Several tricky shots are required if golfers are to make the doglegs and reach the nestled greens. This is definitely a course where there is a home advantage.

Golfers will not be disappointed with what St Louis has to offer. While most of the courses cater to a range of different skill sets, there are a couple of courses designed with the experienced golfer in mind.

If you are looking to arrive at your local golf course in style, call in and see the team at Schicker Ford of St Louis.