EAGLE BEND GOLF COURSE
🇺🇸 Lawrence, KS, USA
Designed by Jeff Brauer


Eagle Bend Golf Course opened in 1997 on the eastern edge of Lawrence, Kansas, designed by Texas-based architect Jeff Brauer. The course occupies rolling terrain along the Kansas River valley, where natural elevation changes and mature tree corridors shape the routing. Brauer, known for his work across the Great Plains and Midwest, created a layout that incorporates the property's native topography rather than imposing dramatic earthwork, resulting in a course that feels integrated into the Kansas landscape.
The routing moves through varied terrain, with several holes playing along ridgelines that offer views across the river valley, while others descend into lower corridors where water features and native grasses come into play. The design emphasizes strategic options from the tee, with fairway bunkers and natural contours rewarding thoughtful placement over pure distance. Greens feature moderate undulation, and the bunkering style reflects Brauer's preference for clean, functional hazards that define playing corridors without excessive visual intimidation.
As a daily-fee municipal facility operated by the City of Lawrence, Eagle Bend serves both local golfers and visitors to the university community. The course hosts regional amateur events and provides a tournament-caliber test from the back tees while remaining accessible to recreational players from forward sets. Its location near the University of Kansas makes it a regular venue for collegiate practice and competition, and the facility includes a practice range and short-game area that support its role as a community golf resource in eastern Kansas.
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FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Eagle Bend at Eagle Bend Golf Course has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 5 explicit golfer ratings.
Eagle Bend was designed by Jeff Brauer.
Yes. Eagle Bend at Eagle Bend Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Eagle Bend is 71.
Eagle Bend plays 6,984 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Eagle Bend is 130.