Golf

Tee Off in the Burg

Bring your clubs along — golfing in Warrensburg is a can’t-miss adventure. Just an hour east of Kansas City, golfers of all skill levels schedule tee times to test their skills on some of the Show Me State’s finest fairways, each offering its own unique set of challenges, as do annual competitions like the Todd Hamann Memorial Golf Tournament and the Chamber Classic Golf Tournament.

Mules National Golf Club is a full-service, 18-hole course owned and operated by the University of Central Missouri. Reopened after a 2015 renovation, this spectacular course boasts an island green on the 18^th hole as well as a 650-yard par-5, plus sparkling white bunkers, zoysia fairways, USGA-spec bentgrass greens, and four sets of tee boxes per hole — a competitive challenge for even the most seasoned golfers. Stock up on gear and apparel from the on-site pro shop, then cap the day with a meal and drinks from Traditions at Pertle Springs.

Sandstone Country Club is family-owned and offers a varied experience across 18 holes with an open front nine and a challenging back nine. Enjoy well-kept Bermuda fairways and bentgrass greens as you test yourself on this historic course established in 1933. Or, if the weather outside is less than ideal, head indoors and try out the club’s all-new simulator bays, a great way to fine-tune your skills when your tee time is rained out. Zip from one hole to the next on the club’s sporty Finn electric scooters!

Speaking of virtual challenges, the high-tech bays at Birdies & Brews offer a great escape when the weather outside is not ideal. Gather up to three of your golf buddies and bring your own clubs for 18 simulated holes — plus a few cold ones — featuring the state-of-the-art GSPRO software, along with Uneekor XO overhead launch monitors that provide 24 data points on every swing.