Normandie Golf Club advertises as being the oldest public golf course west of the Mississippi River; this rolling parkland-style course opened in 1901 with a design by brothers James and Robert Foulis. Of note are the greens and tee-boxes, which are located on the tops of hills, knolls, and slopes, and are especially noticeable on the par-3s.

On January 20, 2015, the University of Missouri-Saint Louis announced that they had completed a $1.4 million purchase of the course. For the moment, UMSL insists that they will maintain the land as a golf course for the next decade. As a result, special rate packages will be created for UMSL students, faculty, alumni, and staff. Youth development programs and additional league play are also anticipated.