Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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
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
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 Hesston Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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
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.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Frank Hummel
Opened
1975
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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
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.4 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | — | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 585 | 393 | 419 | 220 | 429 | 350 | 364 | 191 | 388 | 3339 | 400 | 360 | 365 | 225 | 580 | 416 | 389 | 245 | 520 | 3500 | 6839 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.4 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | — | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 532 | 365 | 405 | 203 | 398 | 336 | 356 | 171 | 370 | 3136 | 374 | 330 | 350 | 197 | 553 | 400 | 365 | 220 | 497 | 3286 | 6422 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 40.9 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.0 · Slope 103
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | — | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 428 | 292 | 318 | 118 | 286 | 270 | 273 | 110 | 237 | 2332 | 284 | 270 | 274 | 132 | 431 | 285 | 278 | 118 | 379 | 2451 | 4783 |
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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% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
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 · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedRead subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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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