42% match
For Red tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Carey Park Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
Carey Park Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Carey Park 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 21%Aim 18%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%
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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
34.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Carey Park Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range43 min
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Carey Park Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tyler.swensen@hutchgov.com
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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
9 Emerson Loop, Hutchinson, KS 67501, USA
Course Description
Carey Park Golf Course is a municipal 18-hole golf facility in Hutchinson, Kansas, offering public access with tee times available in advance. The course features a driving range, practice bunker, chipping area, and private golf lessons, plus a fully stocked pro shop and a clubhouse cafe for snacks and drinks. It hosts events and tournaments and provides facilities to accommodate junior programs and local leagues. The course emphasizes affordability and a welcoming atmosphere for a range of golfers, from beginners to serious players, in central Kansas.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1932
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(122 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 Carey Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four tests where straight drives yield easy wedges and birdies, but select tough holes carry big risk to inflate scores amid overall tame play.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715132 yards4693 metersCR 64.1Bogey 83.1Slope 102
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.3 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 40.8 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 258 | 401 | 318 | 330 | 356 | 155 | 455 | 121 | 310 | 2704 | 320 | 153 | 380 | 149 | 353 | 256 | 234 | 330 | 253 | 2428 | 5132 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715585 yards5107 metersCR 72.3Bogey 100.6Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 428 | 348 | 378 | 390 | 162 | 460 | 125 | 352 | 2936 | 327 | 179 | 450 | 180 | 363 | 261 | 237 | 337 | 315 | 2649 | 5585 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715132 yards4693 metersCR 69.5Bogey 96.3Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 258 | 401 | 318 | 330 | 356 | 155 | 455 | 121 | 310 | 2704 | 320 | 153 | 380 | 149 | 353 | 256 | 234 | 330 | 253 | 2428 | 5132 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726187 yards5657 metersCR 75.7Bogey 105.6Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 53.8 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.8 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 451 | 400 | 417 | 443 | 175 | 500 | 140 | 385 | 3246 | 379 | 180 | 465 | 190 | 397 | 307 | 309 | 385 | 329 | 2941 | 6187 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Carey Park 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
62% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
10 Week Flagship Program for Carey Park Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Carey Park Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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70% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim20%
Dispersion14%
74% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Precision14%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment26%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started57% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
61% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
79% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
26% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion16%
61% match
For White tees
Save par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control13%
59% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
63% match
For White tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control19%
Trajectory16%
39% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Scoring25%
Dispersion17%
75% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim25%
Scoring16%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Aim20%
Scoring11%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment19%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy29%
Alignment16%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy25%
Alignment14%
63% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control33%
Aim18%
26% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
60% match
For Gold tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
76% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Precision22%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started72% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring26%
Aim12%
66% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Aim12%
18% match
For Gold tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
18% match
For Gold tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
56% match
For Gold tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion37%
Scoring30%
Distance Control12%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Precision21%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment26%
Accuracy20%
59% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
60% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy30%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim19%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy17%
Precision12%
26% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
37% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Carey Park Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Carey Park Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Carey Park Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Carey Park Golf Course challenges consistency. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 75.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Carey Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5660 yards. The back tees extend to 6187.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Carey Park Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Carey Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6187.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Carey Park Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Carey Park Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6187.0 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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