The Blog

Notes for your visit.

Tips, guides, and stories on the course, the table, and the stay — everything to help you make the most of Strawgrass.

On the CourseMay 2, 2026

What Is a Pitch-and-Putt, and Why It Might Be the Most Fun in Golf

Short holes, quick rounds, and zero intimidation. Here's why a pitch-and-putt course is the friendliest way to fall in love with golf.

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On the CourseMay 6, 2026

How to Read Prairie Greens: A Short-Game Primer

Firm, fast, and full of subtle break. A quick guide to reading and attacking the greens at a prairie short course.

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On the CourseMay 9, 2026

Why You Should Walk the Golf Course (Especially This One)

Walking golf is making a comeback. Here's why it's better for your game, your health, and your whole round.

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On the CourseMay 13, 2026

The Case for the Short Course

Short courses are golf's best-kept secret: quick, affordable, and pure fun. Here's why they deserve a spot in your rotation.

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On the CourseMay 16, 2026

Playing the Wind on an Open Prairie Course

On the prairie, the wind is the course's main defense. Here's how to flight it, club for it, and stop fighting it.

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On the CourseMay 20, 2026

The Story of The Dam: Our Signature 14th

Every great course has one hole everybody photographs. At Strawgrass it's the par-3 fourteenth — The Dam — played across the lake to a green on the dam.

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On the CourseMay 23, 2026

A Beginner's Guide to Your First Round at Strawgrass

Never played golf? Start here. A friendly, no-jargon guide to your very first round on a short course.

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At the TableMay 27, 2026

Farm-to-Table in Mid-Missouri: How We Source The Sheaf

A short menu, a tight radius, and growers we can drive to. A look at how our kitchen sources its farm-to-table menu.

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At the TableMay 30, 2026

A Guide to Wagyu and Dry-Aged Beef

A5 Wagyu, American Wagyu, and prime dry-aged: what the terms mean, how they differ, and how to order the perfect steak.

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At the TableJune 3, 2026

What “Chef's Seasonal” Really Means

Local fish and venison, written onto the board the morning of. A look behind our chef's seasonal recommendations.

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At the TableJune 6, 2026

Pairing Missouri Wine and American Whiskey at the Caddie's Bar

Missouri has a serious wine history and America makes the world's best whiskey. A pairing guide for your post-round drink.

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At the TableJune 10, 2026

The Best Post-Round Meal Is the One You Don't Have to Drive To

There's a particular joy in walking off the 18th and straight to a great table. On the underrated pleasure of dining where you play.

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At the TableJune 13, 2026

Planning a Private Dinner at The Sheaf

For buddies trips, rehearsal dinners, and small celebrations, a private table changes everything. How to plan one.

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Missouri GetawayJune 17, 2026

Planning the Perfect Golf Getaway Weekend in Missouri

Golf, a great dinner, a spa morning, and a quiet room. How to build the ideal two-night golf escape in mid-Missouri.

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The StayJune 20, 2026

Boutique vs. Big-Box Resorts: Why Thirteen Rooms Matters

Bigger isn't better in hospitality. Here's the case for the small, boutique resort where the staff knows your name.

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The StayJune 24, 2026

A Spa Day at a Golf Resort: Building the Perfect Itinerary

Massage, thermal circuit, a long lunch, and a quiet afternoon. How to design a restorative spa day at a golf resort.

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The StayJune 27, 2026

How to Plan a Stress-Free Golf Buddies Trip

The annual buddies trip should be the easiest weekend of the year to organize. Here's how to nail it.

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The StayJuly 1, 2026

A Look Inside the Granary: Our Signature Suite

Two storeys under the eaves, a private terrace over the 18th, and a fireplace for cool nights. Inside our top suite.

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Missouri GetawayJuly 4, 2026

Why Huntsville, Missouri Is Your Next Quiet Escape

Off the interstate and into the calm. Why this corner of mid-Missouri is the perfect setting for a slow weekend.

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Missouri GetawayJuly 8, 2026

The Best Season to Visit a Missouri Golf Resort

Spring color, summer evenings, or that golden prairie autumn? A season-by-season guide to timing your visit.

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