43% match
For Middle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Paradise Pointe Golf Complex
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
166
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Posse Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Posse, 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 28%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.
18.4
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Posse
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Posse.
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
18212 Golf Course Road
Course Description
Paradise Pointe Golf Complex is a public golf facility in Smithville, Missouri, featuring two 18-hole courses (the Posse and the Outlaw) plus a 4-hole Academy course. The complex offers scenic views of Smithville Lake and serves golfers of all abilities with varied layouts, lawn, and water features. It hosts annual passes, events, weddings, and leagues, and provides tee times online along with instructional opportunities and special events. The courses are named to honor regional history and are positioned as Kansas City area’s premier public golfing destination.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault
Opened
1980
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(266 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 Posse, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Middle
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts constant pressure on driving power and accuracy for long par fours and fives where misses lead to bogey or worse, forcing careful approach choices on varied par threes to protect score.
C
Championship Tee
Gender: MalePar 727018 yards6417 metersCR 73.6Bogey 98.5Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.6 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 448 | 453 | 371 | 549 | 182 | 574 | 343 | 149 | 378 | 3447 | 428 | 366 | 218 | 415 | 602 | 203 | 396 | 368 | 575 | 3571 | 7018 |
E
Executive Tee
Gender: MalePar 726065 yards5546 metersCR 69.2Bogey 92.1Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 403 | 309 | 490 | 163 | 512 | 285 | 136 | 358 | 3025 | 347 | 317 | 149 | 343 | 541 | 147 | 348 | 298 | 550 | 3040 | 6065 |
M
Middle Tee
Gender: MalePar 726583 yards6019 metersCR 71.6Bogey 96.0Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 5 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 431 | 352 | 525 | 171 | 550 | 315 | 141 | 368 | 3266 | 396 | 332 | 195 | 357 | 585 | 177 | 367 | 348 | 560 | 3317 | 6583 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Posse
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile54% match
For Middle tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
73% match
For Middle tees
Check setup, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Alignment26%
Precision21%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For Middle tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Posse
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Posse. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started74% match
For Middle tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
39% match
For Middle tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
23% match
For Middle tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
69% match
For Middle tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
75% match
For Middle tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
39% match
For Middle tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
76% match
For Middle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Precision16%
60% match
For Middle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy13%
Scoring12%
79% match
For Middle tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control25%
Aim12%
85% match
For Middle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Precision13%
55% match
For Middle tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Middle tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started77% match
For Middle tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision17%
Aim15%
78% match
For Middle tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
41% match
For Championship tees
Read the break accurately, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision28%
Green Reading18%
70% match
For Championship tees
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Championship tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control16%
23% match
For Championship tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
39% match
For Championship tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Championship tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Championship tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
43% match
For Championship tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
40% match
For Championship tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
62% match
For Championship tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
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Get Started55% match
For Championship tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Championship tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Championship tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Precision15%
72% match
For Championship tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
57% match
For Championship tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
79% match
For Championship tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Championship tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy14%
Dispersion12%
39% match
For Championship tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Championship tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Championship tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Championship tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
41% match
For Executive tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started52% match
For Executive tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
76% match
For Executive tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim16%
71% match
For Executive tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim23%
Scoring14%
44% match
For Executive tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Posse
Get answers to common questions about playing Posse and what to expect.
How difficult is Posse for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Posse challenges consistency. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Posse?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6542 yards. The back tees extend to 7018.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Posse?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Posse and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7018.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Posse 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 Posse strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 7018.0 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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