53% match
For RED tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Shawnee Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Lake Shawnee Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake Shawnee 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
Aim 23%Scoring 23%Distance Control 20%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.
19.9
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
34.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Shawnee Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Shawnee Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
scott.mellen@lakeshawneegolf.com
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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
4141 SE East Edge Rd, Topeka, KS 66609, USA
Course Description
Lake Shawnee Golf Course is a public golf facility in Topeka, Kansas. The par-70 course, designed by Larry W. Flatt in 1972 and updated by Craig Schreiner, offers over 6,300 yards with views of Lake Shawnee and a layout suited for a wide range of skill levels. The course emphasizes affordable rates, leagues, events, lessons, and memberships, making it a popular outdoor recreation destination in northeast Kansas.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry W. Flatt/Craig Schreiner
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(73 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 Lake Shawnee Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours that reward safe drives with birdie looks but risk doubles on errors, while par fives build scoring swings with reachable greens yet spike bogeys on the toughest ones.
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715219 yards4772 metersCR 70.6Bogey 98.3Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.2 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.1 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 305 | 289 | 122 | 416 | 133 | 325 | 328 | 515 | 2733 | 305 | 350 | 324 | 115 | 286 | 131 | 444 | 151 | 380 | 2486 | 5219 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715762 yards5269 metersCR 73.7Bogey 103.3Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 52.6 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 330 | 320 | 128 | 460 | 159 | 363 | 353 | 577 | 3024 | 332 | 373 | 358 | 139 | 316 | 181 | 471 | 163 | 405 | 2738 | 5762 |
W
White/Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715478 yards5009 metersCR 72.1Bogey 100.7Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.3 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 1 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 330 | 289 | 128 | 416 | 159 | 325 | 353 | 515 | 2849 | 332 | 350 | 324 | 139 | 316 | 181 | 444 | 163 | 380 | 2629 | 5478 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake Shawnee 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile67% match
For RED tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min19 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring17%
Distance Control17%
41% match
For RED tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
65% match
For RED tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Lake Shawnee Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Shawnee Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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15% match
For RED tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
44% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
70% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For RED tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
Precision17%
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Get Started72% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment16%
Distance Control14%
76% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
Aim20%
60% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
79% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Precision22%
55% match
For RED tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
52% match
For White/Red tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
72% match
For White/Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Alignment16%
61% match
For White/Red tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
63% match
For White/Red tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
49% match
For White/Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
27% match
For White/Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started49% match
For White/Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Precision25%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For White/Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion13%
70% match
For White/Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
77% match
For White/Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
61% match
For White/Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
74% match
For White/Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim26%
Scoring15%
65% match
For White/Red tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Aim24%
Scoring19%
48% match
For White/Red tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment29%
Distance Control25%
69% match
For White/Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Scoring13%
59% match
For White/Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Visualization12%
64% match
For White/Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Alignment16%
32% match
For White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started77% match
For White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Aim18%
69% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
63% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Alignment14%
Dispersion13%
33% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion16%
35% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
53% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control20%
Alignment20%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Scoring24%
Alignment14%
57% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring17%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Lake Shawnee Golf Course
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United States
Pro Open #1
4/19/2026
Tournament
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Shawnee Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Shawnee Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Shawnee Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Lake Shawnee Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Shawnee Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5490 yards. The back tees extend to 5762.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Shawnee Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.7 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lake Shawnee Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5762.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Lake Shawnee Golf Course and how should I play it?
Lake Shawnee Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Lake Shawnee Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5762.0 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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