Royal Meadows Course
Royal Meadows Golf Club

About this course
Royal Meadows Golf Club sits in the Kansas City metropolitan area, designed by Charles Stayton and Craig Schreiner. The course reflects the work of two architects who have contributed to golf development in the Midwest, with Schreiner known for his projects across Missouri and neighboring states. The design takes advantage of the region's rolling terrain, characteristic of the Kansas City area where natural elevation changes and wooded corridors provide variety in hole presentation. The routing likely incorporates mature tree lines and native grasses that define playing corridors, with water features appearing on several holes as both strategic and aesthetic elements. Courses in this part of Missouri typically work with clay-based soils and seasonal weather patterns that influence turf conditions and playability throughout the year. The layout would balance risk-reward opportunities with straightforward holes, accommodating a range of skill levels within the membership. Royal Meadows serves as a private club facility, offering members a home course for regular play and club competitions. The club provides the amenities typical of established private clubs in the Kansas City area, including practice facilities and dining options that support the social aspects of membership. The course represents the kind of regional design work that forms the backbone of American golf, built to serve a local membership rather than pursue national rankings or tournament hosting.
Quick facts
- Location
- Kansas City, MO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2003
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Charles Stayton, Craig Schreiner
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,376 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.6/116
- Course Vaults score
- 6.5
Getting there
Royal Meadows Golf Club sits just beyond the urban edge of Kansas City, accessible via Kansas City International Airport (MCI), roughly thirty minutes north of the clubhouse, or via Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) for those arriving by private aircraft seeking a more intimate gateway. The drive south from either hub carries you through the rolling transition zone where the Great Plains begin to assert themselves - a landscape of gentle elevation and open sky that frames the approach to the club's meticulously maintained grounds in the heart of the Kansas City metropolitan area. For members and guests, the final miles unfold along quiet, tree-lined roads that signal entry into one of the region's most exclusive golfing sanctuaries, where championship-caliber design meets the understated elegance of Midwestern hospitality.

FAQ
Common questions about Royal Meadows
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Royal Meadows has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Royal Meadows was designed by Charles Stayton and Craig Schreiner.
Yes. Royal Meadows is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Royal Meadows is 70.
Royal Meadows plays 6,376 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Royal Meadows is 116.



