71% match
For Green tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control25%
Alignment15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Briarbrook Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Briarbrook Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Briarbrook Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Accuracy 17%Precision 17%Aim 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.3
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Briarbrook Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Briarbrook Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
502 Briarbrook Dr, Carl Junction, MO 64834, USA
Course Description
Briarbrook Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Carl Junction, Missouri, just northwest of Joplin. It operates as a seven-days-a-week public course with on-site dining, memberships, and event hosting options, including corporate and charity tournaments. The course offers tee times, lessons, and tournament information, serving local residents and visitors in southwest Missouri. The club emphasizes public access and community events throughout the year.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jim Latimer
Opened
1964
Google Reviews
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⭐4.3(29 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Briarbrook Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady iron pressure through abundant par fours that reward centered strikes while par fives force layup choices under distance strain. Back nine heightens bogey threats on its tougher stretches.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726730 yards6154 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.3Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.8 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 409 | 423 | 165 | 541 | 387 | 492 | 159 | 409 | 3335 | 446 | 160 | 397 | 486 | 464 | 535 | 207 | 309 | 391 | 3395 | 6730 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725567 yards5090 metersCR 66.4Bogey 87.0Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.1 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.9 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 326 | 322 | 111 | 456 | 337 | 432 | 145 | 333 | 2772 | 330 | 133 | 344 | 428 | 373 | 420 | 160 | 283 | 324 | 2795 | 5567 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725200 yards4755 metersCR 64.4Bogey 84.5Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.5 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.0 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 301 | 292 | 90 | 407 | 316 | 414 | 137 | 306 | 2563 | 304 | 119 | 309 | 417 | 360 | 396 | 144 | 277 | 311 | 2637 | 5200 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726327 yards5785 metersCR 69.7Bogey 91.5Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.4 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 402 | 413 | 146 | 470 | 376 | 487 | 146 | 398 | 3162 | 437 | 130 | 387 | 450 | 393 | 497 | 192 | 300 | 379 | 3165 | 6327 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Briarbrook Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For Green tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Precision21%
Dispersion20%
64% match
For Green tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started65% match
For Green tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Briarbrook Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Briarbrook Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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68% match
For Green tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Green tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
76% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring24%
Aim14%
62% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim15%
Scoring14%
57% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Distance Control15%
79% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Green tees
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control29%
Aim14%
68% match
For Red tees
Master touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision22%
Alignment17%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy26%
Visualization9%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Aim16%
Accuracy16%
55% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
48% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
90% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Precision20%
76% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy16%
Aim13%
51% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment29%
Scoring20%
77% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion16%
Precision12%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision19%
Accuracy12%
45% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
53% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy32%
Alignment26%
64% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control24%
Precision17%
50% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
55% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
23% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision32%
Trajectory19%
27% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Aim21%
Alignment19%
66% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
67% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
56% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
69% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
75% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Aim12%
58% match
For Blue tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring25%
Precision20%
49% match
For Blue tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
65% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Briarbrook Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Briarbrook Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Briarbrook Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Briarbrook Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Briarbrook Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5965 yards. The back tees extend to 6730.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Briarbrook Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Briarbrook Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6730.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Briarbrook Golf Course and how should I play it?
Briarbrook Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Briarbrook Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6730.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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