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Firekeeper Course

Firekeeper Golf Course

Mayetta, KS, USA
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18 holesPar 727,535 yds

About this course

Firekeeper Golf Course, a proud expression of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, unfolds across the rolling Kansas landscape, a testament to their stewardship of the land. The course, a modern design, plays long and favors a strategic approach, demanding players carefully consider club selection and angles into greens. Wide fairways belie the challenge, as subtle breaks and prevailing winds reward those who can read the terrain with a keen eye. Architect Jeffrey D. Brauer carved Firekeeper from the native prairie, embracing the natural contours and integrating existing water features. The result is a visually striking layout where fescue grasses sway in the breeze, creating a links-like aesthetic despite its inland location. Though it may not host major championships, Firekeeper proudly hosted the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship in 2021. Beyond the championship tees, Firekeeper is a place for the community. It is celebrated regionally as a challenging yet fair test of golf, it's commitment to environmental stewardship, and the Native American Heritage that the course is on.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

562

Best in World

446

Best in USA

4

Best in KS

Quick facts

Location
Mayetta, KS, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2011
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,535 yards
Course Vaults score
8.4

Getting there

The journey to Firekeeper Golf Course begins at Kansas City International Airport, roughly an hour's drive north into the rolling prairie of northeastern Kansas. The route traces Highway 75 through quiet farmland and modest river valleys before turning onto the Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation, where the landscape opens into gentle, undulating terrain. As you approach Mayetta, the transition is subtle but unmistakable - modern commerce gives way to tribal land, and the final turn reveals Firekeeper rising from the Kansas grasslands with a quiet confidence befitting its sovereign setting.

FAQ

Common questions about Firekeeper

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

Firekeeper has a Course Vaults score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 45 logged golfers.

Firekeeper was designed by Jeff Brauer and Notah Begay III.

Yes. Firekeeper is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Firekeeper is 72.

Firekeeper plays 7,535 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

Firekeeper is a 18-hole course.

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