46% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dub'S Dread Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
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
Dub'S Dread Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dub'S Dread 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 24%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 19%Dispersion 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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dub'S Dread 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: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - 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
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
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 Dub'S Dread Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jangelotti@dubsdreadgolfclub.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
12601 Hollingsworth Rd, Kansas City, KS 66109, USA
Course Description
Dub's Dread Golf Club is a historic 18-hole public golf course located in the Kansas City area (Kansas City, KS). The club is renowned as one of the region’s top public courses, hosting high-profile matches and serving as a landmark for golfers since the 1960s. It offers a public playing experience, opportunities for tournaments and events, memberships, golf lessons, and an accompanying app with scorecard GPS and online scoring for members and visitors.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Dunning
Opened
1962
Google 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 Dub'S Dread Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Arnie's Tee
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a test of drive placement feeding short irons on packed par fours while beefy par fives ramp up bogey risks on mishits.
A
Arnie's Tee Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726232 yards5699 metersCR 77.3Bogey 109.6Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.5 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.1 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 9 | — | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 448 | 339 | 393 | 158 | 330 | 415 | 512 | 153 | 360 | 3108 | 343 | 159 | 481 | 343 | 400 | 354 | 148 | 506 | 390 | 3124 | 6232 |
B
Byron's Tee Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725410 yards4947 metersCR 72.6Bogey 101.8Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 9 | — | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 302 | 351 | 136 | 296 | 321 | 441 | 131 | 342 | 2723 | 326 | 146 | 403 | 320 | 325 | 333 | 96 | 378 | 360 | 2687 | 5410 |
S
Sam's Tee Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725620 yards5139 metersCR 73.6Bogey 103.4Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.3 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 9 | — | 16 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 448 | 302 | 351 | 136 | 296 | 321 | 441 | 131 | 360 | 2786 | 343 | 146 | 481 | 320 | 325 | 333 | 148 | 378 | 360 | 2834 | 5620 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dub'S Dread 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile28% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
33% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
22% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Dub'S Dread Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dub'S Dread 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control22%
Precision14%
28% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Shape driver flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Trajectory33%
Mechanics30%
Precision28%
39% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
46% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started68% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Precision18%
Aim16%
76% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
85% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
54% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Aim24%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Aim16%
78% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
72% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim24%
Distance Control15%
42% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Arnie's Tee tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
39% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started22% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
47% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control31%
Visualization18%
45% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Save par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy20%
Aim9%
42% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
43% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
74% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
51% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment19%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Aim13%
61% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment24%
Scoring22%
60% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
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Get Started80% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
Precision16%
73% match
For Sam's Tee tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
40% match
For Byron's Tee tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
73% match
For Byron's Tee tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring16%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For Byron's Tee tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
70% match
For Byron's Tee tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
19% match
For Byron's Tee tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
66% match
For Byron's Tee tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
66% match
For Byron's Tee tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
54% match
For Byron's Tee tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
74% match
For Byron's Tee tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For Byron's Tee tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
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Get Started57% match
For Byron's Tee tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Byron's Tee tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Dub'S Dread Golf Course
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dub'S Dread Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Dub'S Dread Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Dub'S Dread Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Dub'S Dread Golf Course challenges consistency. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 77.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dub'S Dread Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5821 yards. The back tees extend to 6232.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dub'S Dread Golf Course?
With a course rating of 77.3 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 Dub'S Dread Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6232.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Dub'S Dread 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 Dub'S Dread Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6232.0 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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