Best Public Golf Courses in Columbia, Missouri

What makes a public course "best" in Columbia? 13 non-member courses qualify; the top 5 below average n/a★.

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Ranked courses

  1. 1

    A. L. Gustin Golf Course

    18 MKT Trail, Columbia, MO 65211
  2. 2

    Columbia Country Club

    2210 Country Club Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
  3. 3

    Columbia Municipal Golf Course

    100 Golf Club Drive, Columbia, MO, Columbia, MO 64203
  4. 4

    Columbia Public Golf Course

    3000 Fairway Drive, Columbia, MO, Columbia, MO 63539
  5. 5

    Country Club of Missouri

    1300 Woodrail Avenue, Columbia, MO 65203
  6. 6

    L.A. Nickell Golf Course

    1800 Parkside Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
  7. 7

    Lake of the Woods Golf Course

    6700 Saint Charles Road, Columbia, MO 65202
  8. 8

    The Club at Columbia

    300 Championship Drive, Columbia, MO, Columbia, MO 63203
  9. 10

    The Club at Old Hawthorne

    6221 Shallow Ridge Road, Columbia, MO 65201
  10. 11

    The Club at Old Hawthorne

    6221 East Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
  11. 12

    The Links Golf & Country Club

    5000 Spiros Drive, Columbia, MO 65202
  12. 13

    West Columbia Golf Club

    3000 Country Club Road, Columbia, MO, Columbia, MO 63962

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public golf courses are in Columbia, Missouri?
FairwayRadar lists every public, municipal, semi-private, and resort course open to non-member play in Columbia, Missouri. Counts update daily as we verify access policies.
What's the best public golf course in Columbia?
Our top-ranked public course in Columbia is the highest-rated by Google reviews. See the ranked list above for current standings — rankings shift as new reviews come in.
Are tee times required at public courses in Columbia?
Most public courses in Columbia accept tee times 1–14 days in advance. Walk-ons are typically allowed on weekdays but rarely on weekend mornings. Click any course for its booking link and phone number.
What do public golf courses cost in Columbia?
Green fees in Columbia vary by course and time of day. The ranked list above shows weekday and weekend rate ranges where available. Twilight rates (typically after 2pm) run 30–50% below morning prices.
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