3 Best Golf Courses in Independence, MO

"WinterStone Golf Course has a facility of 6,752 yards of yardage and a par of 72, and its setting of towering trees, lakes, and creeks combines to create an Ozarks-like feel. Harlan Limpus, the owner of the mining firm Rocca Processing, bought 150 acres of land and opened a mine there in 2000. They offer one-on-one golf lessons, on-course instruction, short games, swing video, and computer swing analysis to players of all skill levels, including novices, professionals, and junior golfers. The Craig Schreiner Golf Course Architects, a local firm with a national reputation, created the course's design. They offer golf instruction with the head and learn from their Class-A PGA instructors. The golf course also offers membership that includes Annual Passholder Benefits for its members.

"Drumm Farm Golf Club is a 27-hole golf course designed by the famous golf course architect, Craig Schreiner. The course has challenging holes that will test the ability of golfers of all levels of skill. Josh Fisher is a PGA-certified instructor with years of experience working with players of all types. The Golf Club offers a variety of features for golfers and non-golfers. The club features a practice facility with a putting green, a driving range, and a chipping area, perfect for golfers looking to improve their game. The course winds through forests, rolling hills, and wetlands, providing golfers with wonderful views and a unique golfing experience. Drumm Farm Golf Club's Executive Course is located right next to the championship course. This par-30 executive course spans 1,674 yards and is designed for players of all skill levels.

"Stone Canyon Golf Club's 381-yard, par-4 3rd hole is the most unforgettable hole, finishing with a green surrounded by a rock amphitheater. The golf course is located in Blue Springs, 9.4 miles from Independence. Rick served as a PGA Class A professional for 35 years. He was the Head Golf Professional at Lakewood Oaks Golf Club from 1982 to 2007 and the Assistant Golf Pro from 1979 to 1981. The most remarkable feature of the course is its location, where rock walls and stone outcroppings are incorporated into the layout. Guests will enjoy the undulating terrain and stunning panoramic vistas of downtown Kansas City to the west. The golf course has a first-class driving range, and the addition of the new Shark's Cove Bar and Grill, which is an ideal venue to host a golf outing, corporate tournament, or charity fundraiser.