
Woodland Course
Tapawingo National Golf Club

About this course
Woodland at Tapawingo National Golf Club, carved into the rolling hills west of St. Louis, is a testament to the enduring appeal of strategic, player-friendly golf. Born in the late 20th century, this modern parkland design presents a pleasing challenge to players of all abilities. Architect Gary Player’s design philosophy is evident throughout Woodland, emphasizing playability and enjoyment over brute length. The course winds through mature hardwoods, rewarding thoughtful course management more than sheer power. Wide fairways and accessible greens encourage an aggressive approach, while subtly contoured surfaces and strategically placed bunkers keep golfers engaged. The club is known for its close-knit membership. While never a host to major championships, Woodland has become a beloved haven for local golfers seeking a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Its reputation rests on providing an accessible golf experience.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MO
Quick facts
- Location
- Sunset Hills, MO, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1994
- Designer
- Gary Player
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,520 yards
- Course Vaults score
- 7.0
Getting there
Tapawingo National Golf Club is most readily accessed via St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), situated approximately thirty minutes to the east, or through the more discreet gateway of St. Louis Downtown Airport (CPS) for those arriving by private aircraft - a choice that befits the club's understated elegance in the rolling suburbs west of the city. The drive from either airport carries you through the leafy, established neighborhoods of the greater St. Louis area, a transition from urban sprawl into the quieter, tree-canopied enclaves of Sunset Hills, where the club's entrance emerges with characteristic restraint along its private drive. Here, amid mature hardwoods and manicured grounds that speak to decades of stewardship, Tapawingo National reveals itself as a sanctuary of refined tradition - a place where arrival itself signals entry into a world governed by understated excellence and the timeless rhythms of championship golf.

FAQ
Common questions about Woodland at Tapawingo National Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Woodland at Tapawingo National Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 31 logged golfers.
Woodland was designed by Gary Player.
Yes. Woodland at Tapawingo National Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Woodland is 36.
Woodland plays 3,520 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Woodland is a 9-hole course.




