Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hodge Park Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Hodge Park Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hodge Park 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 Hodge Park 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 | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hodge Park Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
tunderwood@kempersports.com
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Facilities
Location
7000 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64156, USA
Course Description
Hodge Park Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Kansas City, Missouri. The course is a par 70, measuring about 6,050 yards, featuring heavily wooded, rolling terrain with three lakes and a creek that elevate risk on several holes. It offers golf events, lessons, passes, and tee times, and is managed by Orion Management in partnership with KC Parks. The course emphasizes a scenic natural habitat with wildlife and a layout that rewards accuracy and strategic play.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1974
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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 Hodge Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 39.6 · Slope 86
Back Nine · CR 29.9 · BR 40.5 · Slope 90
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 200 | 190 | 90 | 235 | 235 | 200 | 85 | 215 | 235 | 1685 | 195 | 255 | 95 | 220 | 150 | 210 | 100 | 285 | 190 | 1700 | 3385 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.4 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 337 | 155 | 442 | 438 | 281 | 164 | 399 | 392 | 3022 | 391 | 459 | 186 | 388 | 260 | 328 | 180 | 518 | 318 | 3028 | 6050 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.1 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.0 · Slope 112
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | — | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 291 | 115 | 364 | 408 | 242 | 142 | 281 | 304 | 2429 | 245 | 429 | 111 | 278 | 233 | 290 | 124 | 360 | 265 | 2335 | 4764 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hodge Park 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Hodge Park Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hodge Park Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hodge Park 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 Hodge Park Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Hodge Park Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Hodge Park Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Hodge Park Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 131.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hodge Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4718 yards. The back tees extend to 6050.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hodge Park Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.4 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 Hodge Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6050.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Hodge Park 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 Hodge Park Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6050.0 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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