
Cherry Oaks Course
Cherry Oaks Golf Club

About this course
Cherry Oaks Golf Club sits in Cheney, Kansas, a small community roughly twenty miles west of Wichita in the gently rolling terrain of south-central Kansas. Designed by Marty Johnson, the course occupies land characteristic of the region—modest elevation changes, native grasses, and open prairie vistas that extend toward the horizon. The layout takes advantage of the natural contours without dramatic manufactured features, allowing golfers to experience the straightforward challenge of wind, distance judgment, and strategic shot placement common to courses in this part of the Great Plains. The routing likely incorporates a mix of tree-lined corridors and more exposed holes where prevailing winds become a significant factor in club selection and approach strategy. Johnson's design philosophy typically emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough length and hazard placement to test better players. Water features and bunkers frame key landing areas and greens, requiring thoughtful course management rather than overwhelming length or forced carries. Cherry Oaks serves the Cheney community and surrounding Sedgwick County area as a semi-private facility, providing local golfers with a well-maintained venue for regular play, league competition, and club events. The setting offers a quieter alternative to busier Wichita-area courses, with the rural character and agricultural surroundings contributing to a relaxed pace of play. The clubhouse amenities support the course's role as a gathering place for members and visitors seeking accessible golf in the Kansas heartland.
Quick facts
- Location
- Cheney, KS, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1995
- Designer
- Marty Johnson
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,791 yards
- Difficulty
- 73/121
Getting there
Cherry Oaks Golf Club lies in the open farmland southwest of Wichita, accessible via Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), a straightforward twenty-minute drive west along Highway 54. The route unfolds across the flat, windswept prairie of south-central Kansas, where grain elevators punctuate the horizon and the sky seems to stretch endlessly in all directions. As you turn south toward Cheney, the landscape remains resolutely agricultural, and the club emerges quietly from the surrounding fields - a private retreat shaped by the same big skies and persistent winds that define this corner of the Great Plains.

FAQ
Common questions about Cherry Oaks
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Cherry Oaks was designed by Marty Johnson.
Yes. Cherry Oaks is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Cherry Oaks is 72.
Cherry Oaks plays 6,791 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Cherry Oaks is 121.
Cherry Oaks is a 18-hole course.



