Built in  1979, Mel Anderson designed this beautiful 9 Hole Executive Golf Course as an auxiliary to The Alvamar Country Club (now The Jayhawk Club).  In the second half of 2018, a course-wide facelift, designed by Kyle O'Keefe, was started to increase the playability of the Greens and expand the tee boxes to lengthen the course.
Don't let this short 1,943 yard executive course fool you. Tight, tree lined fairways weave through creeks and thick rough approaching small, tucked greens that can be  tricky  to read. The Orchards will give you a  challenging, but enjoyable round no matter your skill level.
This unique gem is located in the center of Lawrence along Bob Billings Parkway and is within walking distance of the KU campus, as well as being easily accessible to out-of-town guests.  

Pricing

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Golf Course                                                        Mon-Thurs                                 Fri-sun

9 Holes   Green Fee
9 Holes Senior Fee
9 Holes Military/First Responder Fee
9 Holes Student Fee
9 Holes Junior Fee
9 Hole Replay
9 Hole Cart Fee

$15
$12
$12
$13
Free
$5
​$10​

$18
$15
$12
$15
$5
$5
​$10

Kyle o'keefe

kogi independent golf professional
​general manager

A Lawrence, KS native, Kyle has been playing golf competitively for 12 years. Over the course of his career, he has won dozens, and had countless top 10 finishes in various local and regional tournaments across the country. In 2019, he will move on to a larger tournament circuit including Web.com and USGA Qualifiers. 

CHIP HALDERMAN, GCSAA GCS-B

Head superintendent

Born and raised in Lawrence, KS, Chip spent 30 years in healthcare prior to his career change. He decided on The University of Georgia for a Sports Turfgrass Management degree and completed this in August of 2017. Ironically the first round ever played was the course he is now the Superintendent. After that round he swore he would not play golf again. He is a member of GCSAA and is a Grassroots Ambassador advocating for environmental sustainability at the local, state and federal level. If you see him on the course do not hesitate to say Hi. Chip encourages all members and guests to give feedback and recommendations.

Rules & Etiquette

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Golf course

• Fix your ball mark and one other
• Shirts – Shoes – Pants/Shorts must be worn as all times​
  •  No tube tops or swimming suits
• SOFT SPIKES only – No metal spikes
• NO glass bottles allowed on the course
• Play ready golf at all times
• All golfers must have their own set of clubs – rental clubs are available
• A maximum of four golfers per group, unless receiving prior approval by the pro shop
• Play only one (1) ball
• All players must start from the first tee, unless instructed by the pro shop
• Only one mulligan allowed per round and only on the first tee
• Golf holes must be played in order and holes are not to be replayed under any circumstances
  • If you paid for nine, you only play nine (9)
• Allow faster groups/players to play through

Golf Cart rental

• ​Drivers license and credit card may be required to rent a golf cart
• NO carts rented within two hours of sunset
• Only two golfer on a cart at any time
• Golf carts are required to remain on cart paths the entire length of all Par 3’s 
• Keep golf carts a minimum of 30 yards from greens on Par 4’s
• Golf carts are required to remain on cart paths at all tee and green complexes
• Do not take golf carts into overly rough areas of the course – please walk to your ball