39% match
For Buffalo tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Firekeeper Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Firekeeper Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Firekeeper 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
18.1
Average HCP
11.7
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Firekeeper 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: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
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
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Firekeeper 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
12524 150th Rd #8819, Mayetta, KS 66509, USA
Course Description
Firekeeper is a championship golf course located in Mayetta, Kansas, designed by Notah Begay III in partnership with Jeff Brauer. The 72-par layout stretches across nearly 7,700 yards from the back tees and offers forward tees for variety, hosting professional and amateur events in a welcoming Prairie Band Casino & Resort area. The site also promotes a Stay & Play experience, a Pro Shop, and resort accommodations nearby for guests seeking golfing, gaming, and dining experiences. Firekeeper emphasizes an economically driven, multi-facility destination owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and situated just north of Topeka.
golf course • notah begay iii course • par 72 • mayetta kansas • prairie band casino resort • stay & play • pro shop • golf tournaments • team match play • resort
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jeff Brauer, Notah Begay III
Opened
2011
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(177 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 Firekeeper Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Buffalo
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of drive accuracy into short par fours followed by wedge control under tight slope margins. Select tougher par fours and par threes amplify bogey risks on both nines.
B
Bear Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725750 yards5258 metersCR 74.8Bogey 106.3Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 375 | 355 | 475 | 110 | 455 | 150 | 340 | 322 | 2897 | 303 | 465 | 345 | 160 | 455 | 380 | 145 | 255 | 345 | 2853 | 5750 |
B
Buffalo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726310 yards5770 metersCR 77.9Bogey 111.0Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.7 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 55.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 410 | 405 | 510 | 125 | 463 | 165 | 365 | 370 | 3148 | 332 | 480 | 420 | 206 | 520 | 410 | 157 | 275 | 362 | 3162 | 6310 |
D
Deer Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724780 yards4371 metersCR 69.2Bogey 97.5Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.0 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.5 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 9 | — | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 200 | 345 | 315 | 375 | 95 | 360 | 130 | 255 | 252 | 2327 | 210 | 360 | 315 | 106 | 415 | 335 | 113 | 240 | 359 | 2453 | 4780 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Firekeeper 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 profile40% match
For Buffalo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Buffalo tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
70% match
For Buffalo tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Firekeeper Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Firekeeper 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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18% match
For Buffalo tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
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Get Started18% match
For Buffalo tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
71% match
For Buffalo tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Accuracy17%
67% match
For Buffalo tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
43% match
For Buffalo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Buffalo tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
57% match
For Buffalo tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
70% match
For Buffalo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Buffalo tees
Get square, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Alignment23%
Aim23%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Buffalo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
Alignment15%
76% match
For Buffalo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy19%
Aim19%
75% match
For Buffalo tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
52% match
For Buffalo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy23%
Visualization11%
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Get Started32% match
For Buffalo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
63% match
For Buffalo tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
65% match
For Buffalo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
54% match
For Buffalo tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision25%
Scoring18%
39% match
For Bear tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
38% match
For Bear tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Scoring8%
49% match
For Bear tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization23%
49% match
For Bear tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
69% match
For Bear tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control25%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Bear tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
65% match
For Bear tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
62% match
For Bear tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started59% match
For Bear tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim37%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Bear tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Bear tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Bear tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment25%
Distance Control24%
61% match
For Bear tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
58% match
For Bear tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment28%
Aim25%
75% match
For Bear tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy14%
Scoring14%
80% match
For Bear tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
63% match
For Bear tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy34%
Aim18%
Scoring11%
65% match
For Bear tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
31% match
For Deer tees
Visualize long lines, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization43%
Dispersion9%
68% match
For Deer tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim25%
Precision23%
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Get Started55% match
For Deer tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control14%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Deer tees
Thread the gap, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Dispersion18%
63% match
For Deer tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For Deer tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Deer tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
63% match
For Deer tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Firekeeper Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States•54 holes
Women's Firekeeper Open
3/23/2026
Stroke Play
Washburn University
NCAA Division II
women
Open for registration
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Women's Firekeeper Open
3/23/2026
Stroke Play
Washburn University
NCAA Division II
women
Open for registration
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MWPGA Professional Championship
7/26/2026
Tournament
MWPGA Professional Championship
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Open for registration
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Kansas Regional Final (Girls)
8/3/2026
Tournament
Kansas Regional Final (Girls)
men
Open for registration
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Kansas Regional Final (Boys)
8/3/2026
Tournament
Kansas Regional Final (Boys)
all
Open for registration
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Prairie Band Team Championship
9/19/2026
Tournament
Prairie Band Team Championship
all
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Firekeeper Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Firekeeper Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Firekeeper Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Firekeeper Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 77.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Firekeeper Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5545 yards. The back tees extend to 6310.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Firekeeper Golf Course?
With a course rating of 77.9 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 Firekeeper Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6310.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Firekeeper Golf Course and how should I play it?
Firekeeper 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 Firekeeper Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6310.0 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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