Public

Executive Course

Drumm Farm Golf Club

Independence, MO, USA
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9 holesPar 301,674 yds29.7/107

About this course

The Executive Course at Drumm Farm Golf Club in Independence, Missouri, represents a collaboration between Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry, architects known for their work on full-length championship layouts as well as shorter formats that emphasize strategic design principles. Drumm Farm itself operates as part of a larger community organization, and the Executive Course serves both members and visitors seeking a quicker round without sacrificing thoughtful golf architecture. The routing takes advantage of the rolling terrain characteristic of the Kansas City metropolitan area, where modest elevation changes and natural drainage corridors shape hole corridors. As an executive-length layout, the course features a mix of par threes and short par fours, allowing players to work through various aspects of the short game and approach play. The Hurdzan-Fry design philosophy typically emphasizes playability across skill levels while incorporating strategic elements—bunker placement, green contours, and risk-reward scenarios—that reward precision over distance. Drumm Farm's broader mission as a youth and family services organization influences the club's character, with the golf facilities supporting both recreational play and educational programming. The Executive Course fits within this framework as an accessible option for junior golfers, beginners, and experienced players looking to practice scoring or enjoy a condensed round. The setting remains largely pastoral, with open spaces and tree lines framing holes in a landscape typical of western Missouri's agricultural heritage.

Quick facts

Location
Independence, MO, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2002
Holes
9
Par
30
Length
1,674 yards
Difficulty
29.7/107

Getting there

The journey to Drumm Farm Golf Club begins at Kansas City International Airport, a straightforward thirty-minute drive southeast into the eastern suburbs of the metro. The route follows I-435 and U.S. 24 through gently rolling Missouri farmland, where the urban sprawl gradually gives way to open pasture and quiet country roads. As you approach Independence - historic gateway to the American frontier - the final turns lead you into a landscape that feels refreshingly removed from the city's hum, arriving at a club where golf unfolds across genuine working farmland with an understated, community-rooted charm.

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Common questions about Executive at Drumm Farm Golf Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Executive was designed by Dr. Michael Hurdzan and Dana Fry.

Yes. Executive at Drumm Farm Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Executive is 30.

Executive plays 1,674 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Executive is 107.

Executive is a 9-hole course.

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