Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gene Pray Memorial 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
509 W Fields Blvd, El Dorado Springs, MO 64744, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1980
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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 Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red forward
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.9 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 508 | 404 | 372 | 200 | 480 | 145 | 340 | 372 | 3206 | 385 | 508 | 404 | 372 | 200 | 480 | 145 | 340 | 372 | 3206 | 6412 |
White/Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.0 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 47.0 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 508 | 404 | 372 | 200 | 480 | 145 | 340 | 372 | 3206 | 385 | 508 | 404 | 372 | 200 | 480 | 145 | 340 | 372 | 3206 | 6412 |
Red forward Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.2 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | — | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 276 | 403 | 338 | 288 | 147 | 449 | 124 | 273 | 274 | 2572 | 276 | 403 | 338 | 288 | 147 | 449 | 124 | 273 | 274 | 2572 | 5144 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gene Pray Memorial 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 profileVary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gene Pray Memorial 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMake par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Gene Pray Memorial 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 Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5778 yards. The back tees extend to 6412.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.4 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6412.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Gene Pray Memorial 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 Gene Pray Memorial Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6412.0 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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