Central Hyde Park in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The First Golf Course in Kansas City
Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 22, 2015
1. The First Golf Course in Kansas City Marker
Play began on the Kenwood Golf Links, an extension of the Hyde Park Country Club, in 1894. A group composed mostly of transplanted Scots laid out nine holes between 36th and 38th Streets, Gillham (Oak) to Charlotte, with the ninth green in the yard of the Van Brunt residence at 3617 Oak. The game quickly became so popular that larger space was sought, and the members found it at 51st and Wornall Road in 1896. They reorganized there as the Kansas City Country Club.
Erected by Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Kansas City - Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 39° 3.703′ N, 94° 34.885′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Central Hyde Park. It is at the intersection of Gillham Road and 36th Street, on the left when traveling south on Gillham Road. Marker is along the northern boundary of Hyde Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kansas City MO 64111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hyde Park Neighborhood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Southland Hotel (approx.
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Janssen Place Historic District (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Kenwood Country Club. Club website homepage (Submitted on July 5, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 22, 2015
2. The First Golf Course in Kansas City Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,265 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
