38% match
For Silver tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kirkwood National Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Kirkwood National Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kirkwood National Golf Club, 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 27%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Kirkwood National Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Kirkwood National Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
277 Palmer Ln, Holly Springs, MS 38635, USA
Course Description
Kirkwood National Golf Club Cottages is situated in The Hills Region of north Mississippi, just south of historic Holly Springs. Conveniently located just 35 miles southeast of Memphis, Kirkwood National is only thirty minutes north of Oxford, home of the University of Mississippi, and an hour east of Tunica. Kirkwood National is the perfect choice for first-class golf, events and accommodations. You will thoroughly enjoy the wooded sanctuary of Kirkwood National, hidden enough to be private, close enough to be convenient; where what you discover will bring you back.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Connor
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(138 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 Kirkwood National Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests via abundant par fours that punish off-line drives with bogey risks, while par fives lure aggressive play but amplify errors per the stern ratings and slopes.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727129 yards6519 metersCR 75.0Bogey 101.5Slope 143
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 51.5 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.0 · Slope 142
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 1 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 383 | 404 | 439 | 188 | 614 | 209 | 553 | 447 | 453 | 3690 | 568 | 435 | 165 | 468 | 476 | 132 | 316 | 442 | 437 | 3439 | 7129 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724898 yards4479 metersCR 69.4Bogey 98.9Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.9 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 49.0 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 276 | 277 | 93 | 427 | 108 | 414 | 267 | 335 | 2500 | 467 | 271 | 80 | 374 | 344 | 85 | 237 | 246 | 294 | 2398 | 4898 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725062 yards4629 metersCR 70.4Bogey 100.4Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 283 | 284 | 110 | 432 | 116 | 420 | 272 | 345 | 2571 | 477 | 276 | 88 | 380 | 361 | 95 | 243 | 251 | 320 | 2491 | 5062 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kirkwood National Golf Club
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Silver tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision20%
Trajectory17%
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Get Started64% match
For Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Aim20%
Accuracy18%
47% match
For Silver tees
Thread the gap, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Scoring20%
Visualization13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Kirkwood National Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kirkwood National Golf Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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64% match
For Silver tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
60% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Silver tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
42% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy35%
Alignment30%
69% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring29%
Alignment11%
66% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim14%
52% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment26%
Scoring26%
71% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started76% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
69% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring19%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For Silver tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control20%
Aim20%
80% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
72% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
48% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy26%
Green Reading15%
77% match
For Red tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
46% match
For Red tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
78% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Precision20%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started76% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring16%
Accuracy16%
60% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Dispersion20%
Precision18%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy26%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Dispersion16%
42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion18%
Aim17%
69% match
For Black tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
53% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
54% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started40% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
68% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
48% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Visualization26%
Dispersion26%
76% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Precision21%
Aim18%
67% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
51% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy39%
Distance Control22%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kirkwood National Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Kirkwood National Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Kirkwood National Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Kirkwood National Golf Club challenges consistency. The slope of 143.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 75.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kirkwood National Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6014 yards. The back tees extend to 7129.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Kirkwood National Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.0 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 Kirkwood National Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7129.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Kirkwood National Golf Club 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 Kirkwood National Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 7129.0 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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