Smoky River Golf Club

Venue Overview

Smoky River Golf Club is a 9-hole public golf course in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, located in Cheyenne County near the Kansas border on the state's far Eastern Plains. Opened in 1991 and designed by Marty Johnson, the course plays 2,976 yards from the longest tees to a slope rating of 113 and a course rating of 33.8, with two sets of tees serving golfers of different skill levels.

About the Course

Smoky River Golf Club is a relatively modern addition to Colorado's Eastern Plains golf scene, having opened in 1991, decades after many of the region's older small-town courses. Marty Johnson's design makes use of the flat, open terrain around Cheyenne Wells, located about 16 miles from the Kansas border along Highway 385. The course gives golfers in this remote corner of the state a well-designed, accessible place to play close to home.

The course takes its name from Smoky Hill River basin that shapes much of Cheyenne County's landscape, tying the club to the broader geography and history of Colorado's far southeastern plains. Its two tee sets give both newer and more experienced golfers a fair test, and its relative youth compared to neighboring courses shows in its consistent conditioning.

Practice Facilities

Smoky River Golf Club offers space for golfers to warm up before their round, in keeping with its role as a modest, community-oriented public course serving Cheyenne County.

Dining and Amenities

Smoky River Golf Club maintains a straightforward, community-first approach, with a dress code requiring shirts and shoes on the course. As a public facility serving a small rural community near the Kansas border, the club keeps its offerings simple and focused on an affordable, accessible round of golf.

Lessons & Instruction

Smoky River Golf Club does not currently have a confirmed PGA-affiliated teaching professional on staff. After a thorough search of available records, including PGA of America's member directory, no current named instructor could be verified for this facility. Golfers seeking formal lessons should plan to arrange instruction at a nearby regional facility, though the course's welcoming, small-town atmosphere still makes it a good place to learn the game.

Tournaments & Events

Smoky River Golf Club serves as a gathering point for golfers throughout Cheyenne County and the surrounding far Eastern Plains region near the Kansas border. Its manageable 9-hole layout makes it well suited to casual scrambles, club outings, and informal weekend group play throughout the golf season. Golfers traveling Highway 385 between Burlington and the Kansas line often make it a convenient stop for a round.

Planning Your Event Here

Smoky River Golf Club's remote plains setting and accessible two-tee layout make it a great fit for casual tournaments, community fundraisers, and group outings looking for an authentic slice of rural Colorado golf near the Kansas border. Its design suits both beginner-friendly events and more experienced groups looking for a relaxed round.

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