Local Rules
Out of bounds
Out of bounds is defined by course boundary fences, parking lots, and the maintenance service area on hole 16.
Penalty areas
Penalty areas are defined by red stakes or red lines.
Integral landscape areas
Mulched areas, flower beds, and plantings are integral parts of the course; no relief is available.
Sprinkler heads near putting greens
Relief may be taken at the nearest point of relief under the stated two-club-length and line-of-play conditions; not nearer the hole.
Fans near putting greens
Fans near putting greens are temporary immovable obstructions; relief is available for interference with swing, stance, or line of flight, subject to the stated limitations.
Winter rules when posted
When posted, the ball may be moved one club-length, not nearer the hole, when on the player’s own fairway.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The tree-lined parkland routing and fast, contoured greens reward precise approaches and position over raw distance; member access and the current club card must be confirmed first. Westwood Country Club at 11801 Conway Road, Saint Louis, Missouri is a private 18-hole club designed by Harold Paddock and opened in 1928. Current directory data lists a championship layout near 6,829 yards from black and multiple forward/member tee options. Private St. Louis parkland club with multiple member tees
Major Risks
Private access The official club mission and Golfify classify the facility as private with guest access closed in directory data. Conflicting tee cards Published sources list black, gold, presidents, white, blue and founders tees with differing par/yardage conventions. Firm fast greens Current review data and club descriptions emphasize quality, fast greens and demanding approach control.
Blue Tee Strategy
Exact-address sources match 11801 Conway Road; published blue yardage ranges around 5,623–5,632 and is not the back/championship tee. Confirm current member/guest access, active loop and club scorecard before play. Use conservative targets on SI 1/2 holes and firm greens. Verify current par and tee colors because directories differ. Westwood St. Louis member-tee plan
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Private access and guest policies require confirmation. Published tee colors, pars and yardages differ across directories. No current official maintenance bulletin was accessible. Westwood St. Louis is a highly regarded private parkland club with multiple member tees and fast greens. Identity confidence is high; current access and setup require confirmation. MEDIUM 18Birdies reports 4.7/5 and strong condition, value and pace sentiment. Golf Digest describes a well-conditioned parkland course with modest elevation changes. Official club and PGA pages confirm the exact private-club identity.
Course Conditions
NOT_VERIFIED Exact private-club identity verified; access and current setup not verified Arrange member/guest access. Request current scorecard and pin sheet. Confirm active course/tee colors and cart policy. Calibrate fast greens before play. 2026-09-05 Do not present this as public tee-time inventory; plan only after member/club confirmation. Official directions/PGA, Golfify and review sources match 11801 Conway Road. Current tee card, guest access, conditions and pin setup were not independently verified.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Westwood · St. Louis private-club brief Private 18-hole club at 11801 Conway Road. Identity Member blue baseline ~5,623–5,632 yards; cards vary. Setup 6 SI 1; 15 SI 2; fast greens. Key tests Access and current club card. Check Westwood St. Louis is a private fast-green parkland test: secure access, obtain the current tee card, and use position-first approaches on the toughest holes.
Regulations
Read the public Local Rules guide and verified course information for Westwood Country Club.