Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Paola Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
Paola Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Paola Country 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
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 Paola Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Paola Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
golf@paolacountryclub.com
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Facilities
Location
29651 Old Kansas City Rd, Paola, KS 66071, USA
Course Description
Paola Country Club is a private, 9-hole golf club in Paola, Kansas, offering a full spectrum of leisure activities including golf, swimming, dining, and social events. Founded in 1923, it features a par-36 course, a clubhouse for elegant and casual dining, and family-friendly programs. The club provides dining facilities, banquet spaces, and fitness options, with membership as a core focus for individuals and families seeking a social and recreational environment. It emphasizes a rich history, a club atmosphere, and ongoing events for members and their guests.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1923
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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 Paola Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 484 | 351 | 146 | 376 | 309 | 312 | 140 | 373 | 486 | 2977 | 484 | 351 | 146 | 376 | 309 | 312 | 140 | 373 | 486 | 2977 | 5954 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 472 | 269 | 137 | 363 | 266 | 302 | 199 | 473 | 415 | 2896 | 472 | 269 | 137 | 363 | 266 | 302 | 199 | 473 | 415 | 2896 | 5792 |
White/Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 472 | 269 | 137 | 363 | 266 | 302 | 199 | 473 | 415 | 2896 | 484 | 351 | 146 | 376 | 309 | 312 | 140 | 373 | 486 | 2977 | 5873 |
White/Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.5 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 5 | — | 4 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 472 | 269 | 137 | 363 | 266 | 302 | 199 | 473 | 415 | 2896 | 375 | 267 | 143 | 325 | 267 | 280 | 124 | 380 | 477 | 2638 | 5534 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Paola Country 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Paola Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Paola Country Club. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length 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)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Paola Country Club
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 Paola Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Paola Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Paola Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Paola Country Club technically exacting. The 116.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Paola Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5744 yards. The back tees extend to 5954.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Paola Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.8 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Paola Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5954.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Paola Country 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 Paola Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5954.0 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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