Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hidden Lakes Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
211
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
Hidden Lakes Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hidden Lakes 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 Hidden Lakes Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hidden Lakes Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
LJohnson@hiddenlakesgc.net
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Facilities
Location
6020 S Greenwich Rd, Derby, KS 67037, United States
Course Description
Hidden Lakes Golf Course is a privately owned public 18-hole golf facility located in Derby, Kansas, just outside Wichita. Established in 1958, it features tree-lined fairways, water hazards on several holes, a driving range, putting greens, and a modern clubhouse with multiple banquet facilities and a full-service tavern. The course emphasizes renovations and improvements, offering golf memberships, lessons, and event services for tournaments, weddings, and corporate functions in a Kansas setting. It positions itself as a premier Wichita-area destination for quality golf, instruction, and special events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Floyd Farley
Opened
1958
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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 Hidden Lakes Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.8 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 349 | 158 | 260 | 416 | 344 | 337 | 93 | 478 | 2748 | 331 | 153 | 438 | 291 | 328 | 433 | 145 | 350 | 314 | 2783 | 5531 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.5 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.8 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 320 | 145 | 260 | 416 | 324 | 337 | 93 | 340 | 2537 | 292 | 141 | 438 | 281 | 328 | 433 | 118 | 350 | 314 | 2695 | 5232 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.6 · BR 54.9 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.1 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 349 | 158 | 369 | 539 | 344 | 402 | 212 | 478 | 3164 | 331 | 153 | 548 | 291 | 379 | 515 | 145 | 361 | 382 | 3105 | 6269 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hidden Lakes 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 profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
16 Week Flagship Program for Hidden Lakes Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hidden Lakes Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 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 · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedChip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into par saves, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hidden Lakes Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Hidden Lakes Junior
7/14/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Lakes Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Hidden Lakes Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Hidden Lakes Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Hidden Lakes Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 76.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hidden Lakes Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5750 yards. The back tees extend to 6269.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hidden Lakes Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.9 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 Hidden Lakes Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6269.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Hidden Lakes 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 Hidden Lakes Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6269.0 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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