Drumm Farm Golf Club

Drumm Farm Golf Club occupies land in Independence, Missouri that once belonged to the Drumm Institute, a historic home for boys that operated on the site for much of the twentieth century. Dr. Michael Hurdzan designed the championship layout, which opened in the late 1990s as a daily-fee facility serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. The course sits on rolling terrain characteristic of western Missouri, with elevation changes and mature tree corridors framing many holes. Hurdzan's routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours, incorporating strategic bunkering and water features that come into play on several holes. The design emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining challenge from the back tees, a hallmark of Hurdzan's accessible approach to public golf course architecture. The layout features a mix of risk-reward opportunities and straightforward holes that reward accurate shot-making. The course serves both local residents and visitors exploring golf options in the Independence area, which lies just east of Kansas City. Drumm Farm operates as a public facility with standard amenities typical of daily-fee courses in the region. The property's connection to the Drumm Institute gives the site historical context within the local community, though the golf course itself is a modern addition to the land's legacy.