Best Places to Golf in St. Charles County, Missouri

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If you are visiting St. Louis or the greater St. Louis area, St. Charles Missouri has some of the best golf courses available in Missouri and there are plenty of places to choose from. From public courses that offer daily discounts to private clubs that require a yearly membership, there's a variety of different courses to challenge you all season long. Most of the public courses offer 18 holes with greens fees ranging from $12 to $50 depending on the quality of the course. In addition to the many public courses, there are also many Private Golf Clubs in St. Charles County. These Private Clubs sometimes consists of free use of swimming pools, Tennis Courts, Club House, and of course golf. Each club offers a variety of amenities that are unique to their facility and membership fees are just as unique. Most of the membership fees are not listed on line and vary based on the level of use and the number of members joining. Most clubs will offer one rate to an individual and a different rate for families, couples, or seniors. In order to obtain fees from the private clubs, they typically want you to appear in person, complete an application, and speak to a membership consultant. The following courses are all in good condition and acceptable for 9 to 18 holes of golf. The courses are listed with the best at the top and indicate if the course is private or public.

Boone Valley Golf Course & Club

This Private 18-hole golf course is located in Augusta, Missouri just 16 miles west of the city of St. Charles. This course "features 6,519 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71 . The course rating is 72.1 and it has a slope rating of 134 on Bent grass. Designed by P.B. Dye, ASGCA, the Boone Valley golf course opened in 1992." The Director of Golf at this course is Alan Clark. The golf course is also not far from the famous Balducci's Vineyard. You can spend the day playing golf and the evening at the vineyards listening to live music and sampling a variety of wines.

The Boone Valley Golf Course is located at 1319 Schluersburg Road in Augusta, MO 63332. The phone number is (636) 928-5200. They have been rated as a 5 star golf course.

New Melle Lakes Golf Course

With just a few yards less than Boone Valley, New Melle Lakes Golf Course also offers 18 holes with over 6,348 yards with a par of 71 but is open to the public. The course is located at 404 Foristell Road in Wentzville, MO 63385. With easy access from Highway 70, this course is just 14 miles west of St. Charles, Missouri and their phone number is (636) 398-4653. They are also rated as a five star golf course.

Lake Forest Golf & Country Club

This massive golf course if private but offers over 7,161 yards with a par of 72 for 18 holes of golf. Lake Forest Golf Course is located in Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 just 8 miles from the center of St. Charles, Missouri. Their phone number is (636) 561-2221.

Missouri Bluffs Golf Club

Just 2 miles from the center of St. Charles, one of the best public courses with convenient access is located on 18 Research Park Circle in St. Charles, Missouri 63304. The course offers 18 holes of golf with over 7,047 yards with a par of 71. You can set a tee time by calling (636) 939-6494.

Persimmon Woods Golf Club

Located just 4 miles from the center of St. Charles, Missouri, this Private 18 hole course is over 6,907 yards with a par of 71 and is located at 6401 Weldon Spring Road in Saint Charles, MO 63304. Call for information at (636) 926-8841.

Winghaven Country Club

Another massive course with 18 holes and over 7,250 yards with a par of 72 is located in O'Fallon, MO on the west side of St. Peters and Cottleville, MO. The address is 7777 Winghaven Blvd. In O Fallon, MO 63368. Information can be attained by calling (636) 561-9464. Winghaven Golf Course is just 7 miles from the center of Saint Charles.

The following courses are all decent places to golf and include a minimum of 18 holes each.

Old Hickory Golf Club

18 holes over 6,850 yards with a par of 72 (Private)
1 Dye Club Dr
Saint Charles, MO 63304-1104
(636) 477-8960
2 miles from the center of Saint Charles.

Bear Creek Golf Club

18 holes over 7,010 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
158 Bear Creek Dr
Wentzville, MO 63385-3355
(636) 332-5018
15 miles from the center of St. Charles.

Dardene Course

18 holes over 6,568 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
7000 Brassel Dr
O Fallon, MO 63368-7137
(636) 978-7173
The Falls Golf Club
18 holes over 6,510 yards with a par of 71 (Public)
1170 Turtle Creek Dr
O Fallon, MO 63366-5926
(877) 653-2557 5 miles from the center of St. Charles

Golf Club of Wentzville

18 holes over 6,294 yards with a par of 71 (public)
9 Pro Shop Drive
Wentzville, MO 63385
(636) 332-0500
15 miles from the center of St. Charles.

St. Peters Golf Course

18 holes over 6,016 yards with a par of 71 (Municipal)
200 Salt Lick Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376-1146
(636) 397-2227
5 miles from the center of St. Charles.

Tour 3 Golf Course

18 holes (Public)
10000 Elm Point Rd
Saint Peters, MO 63376-3999
(636) 477-9779
6 miles from the center of Saint Charles.

Greens Fees
For Novelists looking to play on short notice at the cheapest price and don't really care about the quality of the course, here are the courses that are open to the public starting with the least expensive.

Bogey Hills Golf Course

Green Fees: $12.00 to $24.00
18 Holes
Public

Saint Charles Golf Course

Green Fees: $20.00 or Less
9 Hole Course or 18 Hole Course
Public

Bear Creek Golf Course