29% match
For Gold tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Meadowlark Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
Meadowlark Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Meadowlark Hills 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
Distance Control 23%Scoring 21%Aim 20%Precision 18%Accuracy 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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Meadowlark Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Meadowlark Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
djames@kearneygov.org
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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
3300 30th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845, USA
Course Description
Meadowlark Hills Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility operated by the City of Kearney, located in Kearney, Nebraska. The championship course features a par 71 layout for men and par 72 for women, with practice areas added in recent years and multiple leagues, lessons, and events throughout the year. The course emphasizes family and junior programs, corporate outings, and various pass options including elite and season passes. It is a community-focused golf destination offering tee times, rates, and golfing events in the Platte River Valley area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Gill/Steven Halberg
Opened
1993
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⭐4.5(123 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 Meadowlark Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up repeating precision demands on short par fours and modest par threes where iron control avoids bogeys, while par fives tempt birdies but risk bigger numbers on mis-hits.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715360 yards4901 metersCR 66.0Bogey 87.0Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.0 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.0 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 450 | 337 | 325 | 160 | 426 | 165 | 313 | 293 | 2751 | 403 | 301 | 422 | 272 | 300 | 115 | 311 | 150 | 335 | 2609 | 5360 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716029 yards5513 metersCR 69.1Bogey 92.5Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 551 | 366 | 369 | 190 | 486 | 185 | 351 | 319 | 3119 | 457 | 342 | 458 | 300 | 341 | 125 | 355 | 165 | 367 | 2910 | 6029 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725360 yards4901 metersCR 71.0Bogey 100.8Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 282 | 450 | 337 | 325 | 160 | 426 | 165 | 313 | 293 | 2751 | 403 | 301 | 422 | 272 | 300 | 115 | 311 | 150 | 335 | 2609 | 5360 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724941 yards4518 metersCR 68.7Bogey 97.3Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 256 | 430 | 281 | 310 | 160 | 396 | 150 | 293 | 277 | 2553 | 370 | 255 | 405 | 248 | 277 | 105 | 283 | 140 | 305 | 2388 | 4941 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Meadowlark Hills 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 profile58% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Turn into par saves, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Precision23%
Aim22%
19% match
For Gold tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
11 Week Flagship Program for Meadowlark Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Meadowlark Hills 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Gold tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring22%
Trajectory21%
Accuracy19%
54% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision22%
Dispersion17%
61% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
65% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
51% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
59% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Aim11%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
48% match
For Red tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
54% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision27%
Trajectory18%
36% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory21%
48% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Aim22%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Aim14%
73% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
58% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim28%
Alignment18%
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Get Started74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
Aim14%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring24%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim23%
Alignment14%
52% match
For White tees
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading10%
68% match
For White tees
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For White tees
Stick to woods line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
46% match
For White tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
57% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment22%
Scoring13%
51% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
76% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
51% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment30%
Precision25%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision27%
Aim10%
63% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Scoring13%
66% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
81% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
78% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
59% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
29% match
For Gold tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For Gold tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For Gold tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
75% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Precision11%
26% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Meadowlark Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Meadowlark Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Meadowlark Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Meadowlark Hills Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5485 yards. The back tees extend to 6029.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.1 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 Meadowlark Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6029.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Meadowlark Hills 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 Meadowlark Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6029.0 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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