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Colbert Hills Golf Course, Manhattan, KS
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Colbert Hills Golf Course

5200 Colbert Hills Dr · Manhattan, KS

Why you should go…

Colbert Hills is a public 18-hole golf course stretching 7,525 yards through the open Flint Hills northwest of Manhattan. It plays as a links-style course with few trees, and it was co-designed by pro golfer Jim Colbert, a Kansas State graduate whose statue stands on the grounds. The course is home to the K-State golf teams, and you will also find a large practice facility, Colbert's Bar & Grill and the Samy Family Stay & Play Lodge.

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  • #public golf
  • #flint hills
  • #links golf

Good to know

General sport & outdoor guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Weather calls the shots

    Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.

  • Shoes, water, sun cover

    The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.

  • Parking and launches fill early

    On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.

  • Daylight shrinks in shoulder season

    Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.

Maps and brochures

Colbert Hills Golf Course: menuColbert Hills Golf Course: brochure

What's around here?

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