Kansas City Golf Trip Planning Guide
Kansas City is where you go for the best BBQ in America, a jazz-fueled nightlife scene in the Power & Light District and Crossroads, and public golf that benefits from the rolling KC terrain. The city straddles the Missouri-Kansas border, doubling your course and lodging options. Cheap flights and affordable everything make it a high-value trip.
6 courses · 4 restaurants · 4 bars · 4 activities
Quick Facts
Spring, Summer, Fall
MCI (25 min drive)
$25–$89
$350/night
6 of 6
~$301/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Kansas City. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Staley Farms Golf Club — parkland, $59–$89 · 4.5★
KC's most acclaimed public course — challenging Tom Watson design with tournament-quality conditioning
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que — bbq, $$
The Z-Man sandwich and burnt ends are legendary — housed in a gas station, nationally ranked #1 BBQ multiple times
Boulevard Brewing Co. — brewpub
KC's flagship brewery — massive beer hall with 20+ taps, tours, and a rooftop deck with skyline views
Day 2
Creekmoor Golf Club — parkland, $39–$65 · 4.4★
Raymore's hidden gem — rolling terrain through creeks and hardwoods with excellent conditioning for the price
KC BBQ Tour — half day, $30–$60/pp
Hit Joe's, Q39, Arthur Bryant's, and Gates BBQ — the ultimate burnt ends and brisket crawl
Q39 — bbq, $$
Upscale KC BBQ with craft cocktails — the best sit-down BBQ experience for a group dinner
John's Big Deck — patio · Open late
Westport's sprawling rooftop/deck bar — the go-to party spot with games and a DJ on weekends
Day 3
Shoal Creek Golf Course — parkland, $35–$59 · 4.3★
KC Northland's best public course — strategically bunkered with elevation changes through native Missouri landscape
18th & Vine Jazz District — 2-3 hours, $10–$30/pp
Historic jazz district where Charlie Parker learned to play — live music, the Jazz Museum, and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Stock Hill — steakhouse, $$$$
KC's best steakhouse — dry-aged prime beef, private dining, and a world-class bourbon selection
Manifesto — cocktail · Open late
Hidden speakeasy below The Rieger — one of the best cocktail bars in the country, accessed through an unmarked door
Course-by-Course Guide
Kansas City has 6 courses worth playing. 6 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Creekmoor Golf Club
SolidRaymore's hidden gem — rolling terrain through creeks and hardwoods with excellent conditioning for the price
Shoal Creek Golf Course
SolidKC Northland's best public course — strategically bunkered with elevation changes through native Missouri landscape
Swope Memorial Golf Course
SolidA.W. Tillinghast design in Swope Park — one of the great municipal courses in America, recently restored
Falcon Ridge Golf Club
SolidLenexa, KS course with dramatic elevation and mature trees — plays long and challenging from the tips
Sycamore Ridge Golf Club
SolidSpring Hill, KS course with wide fairways and fast greens — great for scoring and group-friendly pace
Staley Farms Golf Club
PremiumKC's most acclaimed public course — challenging Tom Watson design with tournament-quality conditioning
Where to Stay
Kansas City has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$500–$1500/night
Sleeps 12–16 · Brookside, Waldo, and Westport neighborhoods
$350–$900/night
Sleeps 10–14 · Crossroads and River Market
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
$$The Z-Man sandwich and burnt ends are legendary — housed in a gas station, nationally ranked #1 BBQ multiple times
Q39
$$Upscale KC BBQ with craft cocktails — the best sit-down BBQ experience for a group dinner
Stock Hill
$$$$KC's best steakhouse — dry-aged prime beef, private dining, and a world-class bourbon selection
Town Topic Hamburgers
$24-hour diner with smash burgers since 1937 — the essential late-night KC stop
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 3 stay open past midnight.
Boulevard Brewing Co.
KC's flagship brewery — massive beer hall with 20+ taps, tours, and a rooftop deck with skyline views
John's Big Deck
Late NightWestport's sprawling rooftop/deck bar — the go-to party spot with games and a DJ on weekends
Manifesto
Late NightHidden speakeasy below The Rieger — one of the best cocktail bars in the country, accessed through an unmarked door
Knuckleheads Saloon
Late NightEast Bottoms roadhouse with live blues, country, and rock — outdoor stages, train tracks, and KC grit
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
KC BBQ Tour
Hit Joe's, Q39, Arthur Bryant's, and Gates BBQ — the ultimate burnt ends and brisket crawl
18th & Vine Jazz District
Historic jazz district where Charlie Parker learned to play — live music, the Jazz Museum, and the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Power & Light District Bar Crawl
KC's downtown entertainment district — bars, live music, and big-screen sports all within one block
Chicken N Pickle
Pickleball, yard games, and fried chicken — the most KC group activity possible
Getting There
Fly into Kansas City International Airport (MCI) — it's a 25-minute drive to Kansas City. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include KC Party Bus and Midwest Motorcoach). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.