Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hesston Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

46

46 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

204

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

Hesston Golf Course Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hesston 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 26%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%

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.

17.9
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hesston Golf Course

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered 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.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hesston Golf Course.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

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

520 Yost Dr, Hesston, KS 67062, USA

Course Description

Hesston Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility in Hesston, Kansas, offering a full-service golf shop, a practice facility, and an Indoor Learning Center with V1 Swing Analysis Software. The course emphasizes its engaging golf experience in central Kansas, with amenities for members and casual players alike, including lessons, events, and dining at the clubhouse. It features a robust calendar of tournaments, leagues, and junior programs, plus tee time reservations and a comprehensive visitor experience. The site highlights membership opportunities and a dedicated pro shop, aiming to attract both local residents and visitors to Hesston.

golf course • golf shop • tee times • indoor learning center • v1 swing analysis • golf lessons • tournaments • junior golf • pro shop • membership • central kansas • Hesston • public course • hole 18 • par 71 • yardage 6869 • clubhouse dining • events • golf instruction • golf course construction • golf facility maintenance • land development • construction services • construction

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Frank Hummel

Opened

1975

Google Reviews

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4.6(136 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 Hesston Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black

Tee Insight:This course plays like a par four marathon with long par fives adding reach decisions and long par threes testing irons. Back nine amps up bogey pressure through steeper overall challenge.
B

Black Tee

Gender: MalePar 716839 yards6254 metersCR 73.2Bogey 97.5Slope 131

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 127

Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.4 · Slope 135

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par544344434354443544353671
Handicap614216481218103155131791711
Yardage585393419220429350364191388333940036036522558041638924552035006839

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hesston 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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14 Week Flagship Program for Hesston Golf Course

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hesston Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 94 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 103 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–146 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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49% match
For Black tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%

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38% match
For Black tees

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
58% match
For Black tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion25%
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
76% match
For Black tees

Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision19%
Scoring19%
Accuracy14%
60% match
For Black tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%

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62% match
For Blue tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
43% match
For Blue tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For Blue tees

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim23%
Alignment14%
55% match
For Blue tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Alignment18%

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33% match
For Blue tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
77% match
For Red tees

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Aim15%
67% match
For Red tees

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment16%
Accuracy14%

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69% match
For Red tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Precision22%
Distance Control10%
61% match
For Red tees

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring24%
Trajectory18%
26% match
For Red tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision28%
Trajectory21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hesston 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 Hesston Golf Course

Get answers to common questions about playing Hesston Golf Course and what to expect.

How difficult is Hesston Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Hesston Golf Course technically exacting. The 131.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hesston Golf Course?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5811 yards. The back tees extend to 6839.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Hesston Golf Course?

With a course rating of 73.2 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 Hesston Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6839.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.

What type of course is Hesston 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 Hesston Golf Course strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6839.0 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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