39% match
For White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Deer Trace Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Deer Trace Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Deer Trace 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 29%Scoring 21%Precision 17%Aim 17%Alignment 13%
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
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Deer Trace Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Deer Trace 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
Linn Valley Dr, Linn Valley, KS 66040, USA
Course Description
Linn Valley Lakes is a private, gated recreational residential community and homeowners association in Linn Valley, Kansas. The community centers around lake life and a wide range of year‑round amenities, including fishing, boating, swimming, and golfing at Deer Trace Golf Course, with additional facilities such as cabins, campgrounds, and RV storage. Located about 40 minutes south of the Kansas City metro area off Highway 69, the POA offers governance, amenities management, and events to residents.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don Wright
Opened
1989
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(76 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 Deer Trace Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure through mid-length par four second shots and short par three tees where precision controls scoring. Back nine raises risks with longer tests and superior difficulty forcing careful decisions on every hole.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736287 yards5749 metersCR 76.9Bogey 107.3Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 52.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 54.9 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 482 | 335 | 177 | 390 | 329 | 368 | 168 | 315 | 487 | 3051 | 528 | 157 | 560 | 359 | 124 | 450 | 415 | 130 | 513 | 3236 | 6287 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725065 yards4631 metersCR 70.1Bogey 97.1Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 106
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.6 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 396 | 219 | 125 | 267 | 309 | 280 | 104 | 248 | 397 | 2345 | 490 | 126 | 474 | 280 | 100 | 406 | 335 | 80 | 429 | 2720 | 5065 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735879 yards5376 metersCR 74.6Bogey 103.9Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.4 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 11 | — | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 468 | 320 | 160 | 380 | 318 | 358 | 161 | 304 | 476 | 2945 | 501 | 135 | 493 | 298 | 115 | 436 | 361 | 104 | 491 | 2934 | 5879 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Deer Trace 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile30% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
55% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
52% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization23%
12 Week Flagship Program for Deer Trace Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Deer Trace 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
56% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Precision21%
31% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started80% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion16%
Precision16%
56% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy24%
Alignment21%
70% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim22%
Scoring15%
52% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
56% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
47% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
52% match
For Blue tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
30% match
For Blue tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
67% match
For Blue tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min16 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
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Get Started52% match
For Blue tees
See landing and roll, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control30%
Visualization24%
56% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control30%
Visualization19%
55% match
For Blue tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP9 drills
Trajectory27%
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
18% match
For Blue tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
30% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
35% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization26%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control24%
64% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Dispersion21%
Precision12%
72% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
79% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Alignment19%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision25%
Aim14%
52% match
For Red tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
57% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control27%
Alignment18%
52% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
71% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
51% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
48% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision42%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
49% match
For Red tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy17%
Aim16%
Precision16%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy19%
Alignment14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Trace Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Deer Trace Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Deer Trace Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Deer Trace Golf Course challenges consistency. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 76.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Deer Trace Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5676 yards. The back tees extend to 6287.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Deer Trace Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.9 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 Deer Trace Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6287.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Deer Trace 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 Deer Trace Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6287.0 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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