38% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Excelsior Springs Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Excelsior Springs Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Excelsior Springs 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Aim 17%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.
17.3
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Excelsior Springs Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Excelsior Springs Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tjarman@ci.excelsior-springs.mo.us
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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
1201 E Golf Hill Dr, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024, USA
Course Description
Excelsior Springs Golf Course is a public golf facility in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, offering a historic course with rolling hills, elevation changes, mature trees, and scenic surroundings. The club hosts tournaments and leagues, features a driving range, short game area, and putting green, and operates a golf hill grille for dining around the round. It emphasizes online tee-time reservations, event calendars, and community activities, with connections to a managed-by Orion MGM for course operations. The venue is known for a storied history and has hosted notable golfers and celebrities, continuing as a public destination for golfers of all levels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1915
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(203 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 Excelsior Springs Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from par fours testing drive and iron accuracy, with long par fives forcing reach decisions and par threes mixing full-shot variety. Scoring threats repeat on handicap-tough stretches where misses compound easily.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726500 yards5944 metersCR 78.8Bogey 111.0Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.9 · BR 56.3 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 54.7 · Slope 134
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | — | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 528 | 402 | 201 | 180 | 391 | 393 | 377 | 361 | 503 | 3336 | 403 | 409 | 340 | 178 | 154 | 449 | 349 | 345 | 537 | 3164 | 6500 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725642 yards5159 metersCR 73.9Bogey 104.1Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 51.9 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | — | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 304 | 183 | 154 | 285 | 344 | 361 | 331 | 404 | 2826 | 377 | 360 | 313 | 155 | 147 | 399 | 321 | 282 | 462 | 2816 | 5642 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726148 yards5622 metersCR 76.9Bogey 108.2Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 54.8 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.4 · 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 9 | — | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 516 | 361 | 193 | 172 | 363 | 369 | 361 | 331 | 494 | 3160 | 393 | 379 | 321 | 155 | 147 | 434 | 321 | 337 | 501 | 2988 | 6148 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Excelsior Springs 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
48% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization21%
84% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Excelsior Springs Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Excelsior Springs 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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45% match
For Blue tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Precision19%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started84% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Dispersion18%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
38% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy15%
Precision13%
73% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Alignment15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Alignment24%
65% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
67% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision37%
Aim28%
Distance Control14%
42% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
49% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision25%
Mechanics15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
53% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
60% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Scoring15%
64% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
82% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim22%
Scoring18%
Precision16%
66% match
For White tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy20%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision16%
Aim14%
75% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim26%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment19%
51% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
84% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision16%
81% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Scoring16%
75% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
57% match
For Orange tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Alignment28%
Scoring18%
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Get Started65% match
For Orange tees
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring18%
Dispersion16%
80% match
For Orange tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision18%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
78% match
For Orange tees
Save with mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring28%
Precision12%
68% match
For Orange tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Excelsior Springs Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
Pro-Junior Team Championship
6/14/2026
Tournament
Pro-Junior Team Championship
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Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Excelsior Springs Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Excelsior Springs Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Excelsior Springs Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Excelsior Springs Golf Course technically exacting. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 78.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Excelsior Springs Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6071 yards. The back tees extend to 6500.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Excelsior Springs Golf Course?
With a course rating of 78.8 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 Excelsior Springs Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Excelsior Springs Golf Course and how should I play it?
Excelsior Springs 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 Excelsior Springs Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6500.0 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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