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Stagg Hill Course

Stagg Hill Golf Club

Manhattan, KS, USA
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18 holesPar 726,461 yds71.7/134

About this course

Stagg Hill Golf Club sits in the Flint Hills region of northeastern Kansas, just outside Manhattan. Designed by Richard Morse and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the tallgrass prairie landscape that defines this part of the state. The property features natural elevation changes and native grasses that frame many holes, giving the layout a distinctly regional character that contrasts with more heavily wooded courses found elsewhere in the Midwest. The routing takes advantage of the site's topography, with holes playing across ridges and through draws that create variety in both shot values and visual presentation. Morse's design incorporates the natural contours rather than imposing dramatic earthwork, allowing the land's existing movement to influence strategy and club selection. Prevailing winds from the south and west add a variable element to play, particularly on exposed holes along higher ground. Stagg Hill serves as a daily-fee facility accessible to both local golfers and visitors to the Manhattan area, which includes Kansas State University. The course provides a straightforward test of golf suited to a range of skill levels, with its primary challenge coming from accurate approach play to greens that reflect the surrounding terrain. The setting offers views across the Flint Hills, a landscape known for its expansive horizons and preserved prairie ecosystem.

Quick facts

Location
Manhattan, KS, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1968
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,461 yards
Difficulty
71.7/134

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Common questions about Stagg Hill

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

Stagg Hill was designed by Richard Morse.

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

Par at Stagg Hill is 72.

Stagg Hill plays 6,461 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Stagg Hill is 134.

Stagg Hill is a 18-hole course.

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