Ballwin (Alternate Tees) Course
Ballwin Golf Course
About this 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.
Quick facts
- Location
- Ballwin, MO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1966
- Designer
- Homer Herpel
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,764 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.2/125
Getting there
The journey to Ballwin Golf Course begins most conveniently through St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), situated roughly twenty minutes northwest of the club via straightforward suburban routes through the heart of the St. Louis metropolitan area. For those arriving by private aircraft, Spirit of St. Louis Airport (SUS) in nearby Chesterfield offers a closer alternative, positioning you just minutes from the course entrance. The drive itself traces through the rolling, tree-lined neighborhoods of west St. Louis County, a transition from urban corridors into the quieter residential landscape where Ballwin Golf Course sits as a refined sanctuary for serious players seeking accessible excellence without pretension.

FAQ
Common questions about Ballwin (Alternate Tees) at Ballwin Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Ballwin (Alternate Tees) was designed by Homer Herpel.
Yes. Ballwin (Alternate Tees) at Ballwin Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Ballwin (Alternate Tees) is 72.
Ballwin (Alternate Tees) plays 6,764 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Ballwin (Alternate Tees) is 125.
Ballwin (Alternate Tees) is a 18-hole course.



