41% match
For White 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 Shirkey Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
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+4 more
Shirkey Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shirkey Golf 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
19.7
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Shirkey Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shirkey Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@shirkeygolfcourse.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
901 Wollard Blvd, Richmond, MO 64085, USA
Course Description
Shirkey Golf Course is an 18-hole, semi-private golf facility located in Richmond, Missouri, just outside Kansas City. Designed in 1969 by Chet Mendenhall, the championship-style course features zoysia fairways and tees with bent grass greens, offering four sets of tees over a par-71 layout with yardages from 5,500 to 7,020 yards. The complex includes a driving range, a pro shop, a banquet room, and a restaurant, and it serves golfers of varying abilities with a focus on providing a quality golfing experience. The club is positioned in the Kansas City metro area and emphasizes year-round play,
18-hole golf course • semi-private golf • golf club • driving range • pro shop • banquet room • restaurant • zoysia fairways • bent greens • par 71 • yardages 5500 to 7020 • golf course designer • chet mendenhall • gcsaa • richmond missouri • kansas city area • golf course • leisure activities • sports • tournaments • event venue • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Chet Mendenhall
Opened
1969
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(59 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 Shirkey Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from straight drives into short par fours and precise wedges, with short par threes spiking scoring risk on tiny targets and par fives tempting bold plays for gain.
A
AJGA Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715893 yards5389 metersCR 73.8Bogey 102.6Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.4 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 140 | 370 | 138 | 375 | 495 | 336 | 468 | 368 | 3041 | 362 | 379 | 443 | 104 | 370 | 350 | 153 | 350 | 341 | 2852 | 5893 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715520 yards5047 metersCR 72.0Bogey 99.5Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 50.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 140 | 382 | 138 | 400 | 450 | 336 | 428 | 296 | 2870 | 304 | 328 | 443 | 104 | 330 | 338 | 123 | 370 | 310 | 2650 | 5520 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715830 yards5331 metersCR 73.6Bogey 102.1Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 140 | 370 | 138 | 375 | 495 | 336 | 468 | 348 | 3021 | 362 | 350 | 443 | 160 | 330 | 350 | 123 | 350 | 341 | 2809 | 5830 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shirkey Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started66% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment32%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
58% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Shirkey Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shirkey Golf Club. 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For White tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
57% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
59% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
76% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
56% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control20%
Alignment14%
67% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion14%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring23%
Aim19%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring27%
Aim13%
68% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
60% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
37% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
60% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment28%
Precision13%
31% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
69% match
For Red tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
40% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
73% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
67% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment22%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Dispersion19%
Precision19%
Aim19%
65% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For AJGA tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
79% match
For AJGA tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim17%
Precision15%
76% match
For AJGA tees
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
63% match
For AJGA tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started55% match
For AJGA tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
36% match
For AJGA tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
81% match
For AJGA tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
64% match
For AJGA tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy20%
70% match
For AJGA tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For AJGA tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment15%
Accuracy11%
59% match
For AJGA tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
66% match
For AJGA tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Distance Control14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Shirkey Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
54 Hole Kansas City Junior Open
5/22/2026
Tournament
54 Hole Kansas City Junior Open
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shirkey Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Shirkey Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Shirkey Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Shirkey Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shirkey Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5706 yards. The back tees extend to 5893.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shirkey Golf Club?
With a course rating of 73.8 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Shirkey Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5893.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Shirkey Golf Club 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 Shirkey Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5893.0 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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