LEAWOOD, Kansas – Ironhorse Golf Club in Leawood, Kansas recently completed a comprehensive renovation of its practice facility, marking the club’s most significant upgrade since 2022.
The Practice Facility is open to the public daily and includes practice range, putting green, short game area, and a three-hole par 3 course.
The practice facility enhancements aim to provide golfers with an improved practice environment and include several key features:
- Installation of new irrigation and drainage systems to enhance turf health and playability.
- Restoration of contours to support effective drainage.
- Relocation and reshaping of targets for a more dynamic practice experience.
- Addition of three synthetic green targets designed for partial wedge shots.
- Installation of new target poles to aid in shot alignment.
- Regrassing of 6.5 acres of disturbed surface area to ensure consistent turf quality.
- Renovation of the cart path area, including widening the path, adding a traffic loop, designating parking stalls, and improving the walk-up to the range tee.
“The continued support of from the City of Leawood has been amazing. Guest feedback has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, and we are excited for enhanced features,” said Ironhorse Golf Club General Manager Ryan Eckroat.
These improvements are part of Ironhorse Golf Club’s ongoing commitment to providing top-tier facilities for guests.
The practice facility renovation follows the club’s 2022 upgrades, which included a Grille renovation, kitchen expansion, restroom remodeling, front entry and lobby enhancements, new flooring, and updated furniture in the Grille and lobby areas.
Additionally, last spring, the club replaced all synthetic turf tee lines with new mats and introduced new Club Car golf cars.
Vista 154, the Club’s event space, opened in 2017 and is located adjacent to the clubhouse. The venue hosts large events, including weddings, receptions, graduation parties, business meetings, post golf tournament receptions as well as the annual State of the City for the City of Leawood.
Looking ahead, Ironhorse Golf Club has plans to install a new irrigation system throughout the course within the next 12 months, to further enhance course conditions and the golf experience.
Owned by the City of Leawood and managed by Troon Golf, Ironhorse Golf Club is widely recognized as one of the top public golf facilities in the Kansas City metro area.
For more information on Ironhorse Golf Club, visit www.ironhorsegolf.com