47% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Fort Hays Municipal 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 20%Accuracy 17%Aim 17%Precision 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.
18.4
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Fort Hays Municipal 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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 | 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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Fort Hays Municipal 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
1450 Golf Course Rd, Hays, KS 67601, USA
Course Description
The City of Hays, KS (population 20,500) is a progressive community located on I-70 between Kansas City & Denver. As the largest city in NW KS it serves as a regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, arts, & recreation for the western half of KS- serving a population of nearly 100,000. Hays is recognized among the top KS cities in entertainment and named one of the best cities for young families & also has award winning public and private schools. Hays is home to Fort Hays State University, known for its innovation and entrepreneurship. FHSU is a regional comprehensive university with over 13,000 students. FHSU is the fastest growing university in the Kansas Regents system.Hays Medical Center employs more than 1,000 people. Hays Medical Center is the home to the DeBakey Heart Institute of KS & is one of the top rural medical centers in the US. Community assets include the Chestnut Street District in Historic Downtown Hays with its unique shopping, galleries, $ eateries. The Hays Arts Council is the oldest local arts agency in KS & has successfully fostered a strong and nationally notable arts community.The Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center is home to the Encore Series, the Hays Symphony, FHSU events and other national & world caliber performances.Hays boasts excellent recreational facilities including the Bickle Schmidt Sports Complex, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, an extensive recreational program, & excellent opportunities for walking, running, & biking. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes providing boating & other water sports.The Hays Regional Airport provides connecting service to Denver daily. Multiple high-speed Internet service providers service Hays, & the community has consistently been a national leader in connectivity.To find out more about the amazing community of Hays, KS that over 20,000 people call home, visit www.haysusa.net.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dewey Longworth
Opened
1920
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(64 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 Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant decisions on mid par fours where misses cost strokes easily.Front loaded challenge tests patience before back nine offers slight relief in difficulty.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716160 yards5633 metersCR 70.2Bogey 92.5Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 46.8 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | — | 2 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 395 | 161 | 504 | 282 | 500 | 384 | 375 | 180 | 3186 | 365 | 190 | 385 | 150 | 504 | 360 | 385 | 485 | 150 | 2974 | 6160 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715328 yards4872 metersCR 66.8Bogey 86.6Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 43.7 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 42.9 · Slope 104
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | — | 2 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 367 | 140 | 422 | 260 | 445 | 322 | 315 | 110 | 2711 | 345 | 145 | 350 | 135 | 420 | 282 | 365 | 450 | 125 | 2617 | 5328 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715865 yards5363 metersCR 69.1Bogey 90.6Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.5 · Slope 111
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 15 | — | 2 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 382 | 150 | 504 | 272 | 490 | 325 | 365 | 155 | 3030 | 355 | 160 | 360 | 145 | 480 | 355 | 380 | 475 | 125 | 2835 | 5865 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Fort Hays Municipal 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 profile49% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
38% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment26%
Precision18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Fort Hays Municipal 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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14% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
55% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion19%
Precision19%
64% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
54% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Aim25%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
62% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment23%
Accuracy15%
58% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring27%
Alignment14%
86% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Precision16%
66% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim13%
Scoring13%
47% 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%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Work together for contact, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring18%
Accuracy16%
44% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
51% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Scoring23%
Dispersion10%
47% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim16%
Alignment14%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
55% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
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Get Started75% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Precision18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim15%
Alignment12%
36% match
For Red tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control42%
Visualization40%
Dispersion12%
59% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control24%
Aim12%
54% match
For Red tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading9%
68% match
For Red tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
77% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy15%
36% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
60% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
69% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment19%
Accuracy13%
55% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
75% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Accuracy16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5744 yards. The back tees extend to 6160.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.2 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 Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6160.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6160.0 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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