GreenFeeTracker tracks 30 public golf courses in the Topeka, Kansas metro area, which includes courses in Shawnee, Douglas, Osage, and surrounding counties. Of those, 7 have confirmed pricing data. Known weekday green fees range from $20 to $105, making Topeka one of the more affordable state-capital golf markets in the country.
Key Findings
- • GreenFeeTracker tracks 30 public courses in the Topeka metro area
- • Lowest confirmed weekday rate: $20 (Forbes Golf Course)
- • Highest confirmed weekday rate: $105 (Colbert Hills Golf Course)
- • 3 courses have confirmed twilight rates: Forbes ($20), Sycamore Ridge ($49), Colbert Hills ($80)
- • All courses with confirmed pricing allow walking
- • Average weekday rate among priced courses: approximately $45
Topeka Green Fees: Current Pricing
| Course | Weekday 18 | Weekend 18 | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forbes Golf Course | $20 | $22 | 4.3 ★ |
| GreatLife Golf at Burning Tree | $27 | — | 3.9 ★ |
| Ranch At Roaring Fork Golf Course | $29 | $29 | 4.5 ★ |
| Gardner Golf Course | $32 | $35 | 3.7 ★ |
| Osage City Municipal Golf Course | $35 | $40 | 4.3 ★ |
| Sycamore Ridge Golf Club | $69 | $89 | 4.4 ★ |
| Colbert Hills Golf Course | $105 | $115 | 4.6 ★ |
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Budget and Municipal Golf in Topeka
Forbes Golf Course is the most affordable confirmed option in the market at $20 weekday / $22 weekend, with twilight available at the same $20 rate. It is a city-operated layout serving the Topeka metro. GreatLife Golf at Burning Tree is available at $27 weekday as part of the GreatLife membership and daily-fee network. Ranch at Roaring Fork Golf Course rounds out the budget tier at $29 flat weekday and weekend.
Mid-Range Options
Gardner Golf Course at $32 weekday / $35 weekend and Osage City Municipal Golf Course at $35 weekday / $40 weekend offer full-length public golf in the $30–40 range. Sycamore Ridge Golf Club in Spring Hill is the step-up option at $69 weekday / $89 weekend, with twilight pricing of $49 — a well-regarded layout in the Kansas City exurban corridor.
Premium Golf Near Topeka: Colbert Hills
Colbert Hills Golf Course in Manhattan, Kansas (about 50 miles west of Topeka) is the premium public option in this market at $105 weekday / $115 weekend, with twilight available at $80. It is consistently rated among the best public courses in Kansas, with a Google rating of 4.6. The commute from Topeka is straightforward via I-70.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to play public golf in Topeka KS?
Based on confirmed GreenFeeTracker data, weekday rates range from $20 at Forbes Golf Course to $105 at Colbert Hills in Manhattan KS. The majority of Topeka-area public courses fall in the $20–$35 range on weekdays.
What is the cheapest public golf course in Topeka?
Forbes Golf Course is the lowest confirmed rate at $20 weekday / $22 weekend, with twilight also at $20.
Are twilight rates available in Topeka?
Yes. Forbes Golf Course ($20), Sycamore Ridge Golf Club ($49), and Colbert Hills Golf Course ($80) all have confirmed twilight rates. Other courses may offer twilight options not yet in the dataset.
Is Colbert Hills worth the drive from Topeka?
Colbert Hills in Manhattan KS is about 50 miles from Topeka (roughly 45 minutes). At $105 weekday, it is the premium public option in the region and carries a 4.6 Google rating. Whether it is worth the drive depends on your expectations and budget.
How current is the pricing data on GreenFeeTracker?
Prices reflect data collected and tracked by GreenFeeTracker. Rates may have changed since collection. Always confirm pricing with the course before booking.