Avoid bogeys, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Prairie Trails Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Prairie Trails Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Prairie Trails 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
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 Prairie Trails Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Prairie Trails Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
2649 260TH Ave, Elk's Club Rd, Hill City, KS 67642, United States
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Herman
Opened
1960
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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 Prairie Trails Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 44.9 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 44.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 200 | 316 | 274 | 381 | 130 | 325 | 495 | 412 | 2925 | 392 | 200 | 316 | 274 | 381 | 130 | 325 | 495 | 412 | 2925 | 5850 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.1 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.3 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 278 | 136 | 275 | 266 | 295 | 116 | 308 | 370 | 345 | 2389 | 278 | 136 | 275 | 266 | 295 | 116 | 308 | 370 | 345 | 2389 | 4778 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.8 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 145 | 305 | 268 | 357 | 125 | 307 | 490 | 400 | 2764 | 367 | 145 | 305 | 268 | 357 | 125 | 307 | 490 | 400 | 2764 | 5528 |
White/Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.5 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 17 | 10 | 12 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 367 | 145 | 305 | 268 | 357 | 125 | 307 | 490 | 400 | 2764 | 392 | 200 | 316 | 274 | 381 | 130 | 325 | 495 | 412 | 2925 | 5689 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Prairie Trails 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
13 Week Flagship Program for Prairie Trails Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Prairie Trails 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.
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 · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMake par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pinpoint chips, 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.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Prairie Trails Golf Course
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 Prairie Trails Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Prairie Trails Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Prairie Trails Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Prairie Trails Golf Course technically exacting. The 114.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 68.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Prairie Trails Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5314 yards. The back tees extend to 5850.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Prairie Trails Golf Course?
With a course rating of 68.8 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Prairie Trails Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5850.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Prairie Trails Golf Course 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 Prairie Trails Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 5850.0 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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