Norwood Hills Country Club, East Golf Course

Detailed description of Norwood Hills Country Club, East Golf Course

Norwood Hills Country Club -West, is a Private, 18 hole golf course located in Saint Louis, Missouri is a Private, 36 hole golf facility located in Saint Louis, Missouri. The facility has two 18-hole golf courses, they are: The East Course and The West Course.

The Norwood Hills Golf Courses opened for play in 1922. Both courses were deigned by Wayne Stiles.

Even though The West Course is Norwood's Championship Course, don't think of the 800 yard shorter East Course as a push over. East vs. West Interesting Fact: In 1996 the Missouri Senior's played a two day event at Norwood, and the outcome surprised more than a few of those who competed. Day one was played from the Blue tees on the West, playing approximately 6,300 yards with a slope of 128, while the second day had the competitors play from the Gold tees on the East, playing at 6,006, also with a slope of 128. The outcome: the average score on the East was 4 strokes higher than the West.

The East Course _______________

The East Course at Norwood Hills has remained relatively unchanged since it's inception in 1922, giving it a very classic feel that is unrivaled in the Midwest. The Greens are artfully sculpted making them some of the most interesting in St. Louis. Although shorter than the West Course, the yardage is deceiving. The Course plays to Par 69 over varied terrain coupled with undulating greens, making this a true shot-maker's course and a challenge for golfers of all abilities. #10 is the Signature hole on the East course, the lake is to the front and left of the green. Bunkers in front and to the right catch errant shots. This Redan-type green slopes away from you front-right to back left, with the surface sloping back left to front right.

Blue tees: par-69, 6,006 yards, 69.0 / 129

The West Course _______________

The West Course is Norwood's Championship Course. The West has a rather elite history hosted of events, boasting the 1948 PGA Championship and the 2001 USGA Senior Amateur Championship, just to name a few. At 6900 yards, Par 71, it is one of the best in St. Louis. True to the 1920's (The Golden Age of Golf Architecture), it has rolling, undulating fairways and strategic contoured greens requiring accurate driving and deft iron play. The West Course is ready to challenge you and provide you with a new found appreciation and love for the game.

Championship tees: par-71, 6,862 yards, 72.8 / 133