Ballwin (Alternate Tees) at Ballwin Golf Course

Ballwin Golf Course is a municipal facility located in Ballwin, a suburb west of St. Louis in St. Louis County, Missouri. Designed by Homer Herpel, the course serves the local golfing community as an accessible public option in the western suburbs. Herpel, a regional architect active in the mid-twentieth century, designed several courses in the St. Louis area during a period of expansion in municipal and daily-fee golf.

The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region, with mature tree-lined fairways and modest elevation changes that add interest to the routing. As a municipal layout, Ballwin provides multiple tee options to accommodate golfers of varying skill levels, with the alternate tees offering different yardages and angles of play on the same holes. This flexibility allows the course to serve both recreational players and those seeking a more challenging test.

The facility operates as a straightforward public golf course, emphasizing playability and pace of play for local residents and visitors. Its location in Ballwin places it within a suburban setting that has grown considerably over recent decades, making it a convenient option for golfers in the western St. Louis metropolitan area. The course reflects the practical design sensibilities of its era, prioritizing functionality and maintainability while providing an honest test of golf for its daily-fee clientele.