Water Works Park

Only thing that needs to be updated are some of the tee pads. Other than that, this is by far my favorite course. Challenging, yet can be very rewarding. Great mix of woods golf and big tee shots. Lot ... show more ›

Only thing that needs to be updated are some of the tee pads. Other than that, this is by far my favorite course. Challenging, yet can be very rewarding. Great mix of woods golf and big tee shots. Lots of elevation changes. Some of the best views in Kansas City. Bring your best golf and try not to get water-worked.

Fun course to play but confusing to play for the first time, could use MUCH better signage as most of the signs are blank. I think I counted a total of ONE sign that had a legitimate image of the hole ... show more ›

Fun course to play but confusing to play for the first time, could use MUCH better signage as most of the signs are blank. I think I counted a total of ONE sign that had a legitimate image of the hole. Lots of big hills so be prepared for rollaways. Also, pretty cool views of KC while playing the course!

Avoid this course at all cost! The layout & topography was good. But,the baskets are hard to locate & blend in to the scenery. The course is poorly maintained, it is riddled with debris. Oh & to to ... show more ›

Avoid this course at all cost! The layout & topography was good. But,the baskets are hard to locate & blend in to the scenery. The course is poorly maintained, it is riddled with debris. Oh & to top it off, while I was approaching the basket on whole 7 I saw two 60 year old men having oral sex with each other in the open at 10am on a Monday. So I almost threw up & won't ever go back!

Best course I've play in the 9 months I've been playing.Do not pass this course up if you're in the area. It is a must if you are in the area. I would highly recommend playing this course for all skil ... show more ›

Best course I've play in the 9 months I've been playing.Do not pass this course up if you're in the area. It is a must if you are in the area. I would highly recommend playing this course for all skill levels, but expect a challenge. You must visualize and execute the shape of every shot.This course will highlight the weak areas in your game.

This was a very humbling experience for someone who has seen their game improve and expected to have a pretty good round. The elevation changes on drives and putts add another element to the game that I have not encountered much in my short time playing this game. I did not put particularly well (combination of weather, playing a fast (jogging) round on this hilly course, and lack of skill) and most of the baskets were in the long position, but I had a blast playing on a championship level course.

I would place Water Works among my two or three favorite courses. The most striking feature is the hills, of course. They are fun, scenic, and challenging, forcing you to take care when dialing in y ... show more ›

I would place Water Works among my two or three favorite courses. The most striking feature is the hills, of course. They are fun, scenic, and challenging, forcing you to take care when dialing in your throws. While often dramatic, I don't find them so extreme as to make playing or walking the course difficult or uncomfortable (maybe it would be, if the course was very wet or snowy, I don't know).

The layout is superb -- a nice piece of property well used. The holes are close together and flow very well, but each occupies its own space. They have good variety in terms of length and elevation change, making each unique and most very memorable. The course is not overly technical, but neither is it wide open, with lots of mature trees of different kinds guarding the way to the basket. It is not especially long, either, and many of the longer holes play shorter because of the hills (but you have to maintain control and avoid trees to take advantage of them). If you can throw with reasonable accuracy, it's not difficult to make a lot of pars out there, but I have found birdies hard to come by.

The infrastructure is also very good. There are carefully constructed tee areas with good concrete pads and clear hole layout signage. Most also have benches and bag holders. All the holes have 3-4 basket positions for added variety. The overall feel is one of sustained history and good community support.

Terrain change is abundant in this beautiful course. The pin placements are scattered throughout the park in a nice variety of wooded and wide open shots. Wind; yeah it's a factor, but it will make ... show more ›

Terrain change is abundant in this beautiful course. The pin placements are scattered throughout the park in a nice variety of wooded and wide open shots. Wind; yeah it's a factor, but it will make your game that much better. When in KC, and you have your bag w/you, stop in and play. You won't be mad at yourself for taking time to play this course, but your legs might be a tad bit upset.