57% match
For White tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Smoky Hill Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
186
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
Smoky Hill Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Smoky Hill 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
Distance Control 24%Scoring 23%Precision 20%Aim 18%Dispersion 13%
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.
16.3
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
29.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Smoky Hill Country 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 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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Smoky Hill Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dave@smokyhillcc.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
3303 Hall St, Hays, KS 67601, USA
Course Description
Smoky Hill Country Club is a private-style recreation destination in Hays, Kansas offering an 18-hole golf course with leagues and tournaments, along with dining events and club activities. The facility provides membership options and hosts dining services, events, and member communications. The club maintains a pro shop and staff including a golf course superintendent, and publishes rules and regulations for members. It serves the local community in Hays and surrounding areas with a focus on golf, social activities, and dining experiences.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Nash
Opened
1961
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⭐4.7(74 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 Smoky Hill Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision repeatedly on shorter par fours that reward solid drives with birdie chances while long par fives pressure power and long approaches, front nine presenting elevated overall challenge through ratings.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716146 yards5620 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.0Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.8 · Slope 124
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 501 | 327 | 170 | 431 | 551 | 315 | 202 | 392 | 3280 | 360 | 169 | 337 | 515 | 372 | 352 | 300 | 316 | 145 | 2866 | 6146 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715095 yards4659 metersCR 65.7Bogey 86.2Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.3 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 269 | 423 | 242 | 149 | 419 | 401 | 290 | 141 | 334 | 2668 | 319 | 135 | 314 | 405 | 318 | 305 | 245 | 294 | 92 | 2427 | 5095 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715798 yards5302 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.2Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 460 | 307 | 154 | 423 | 534 | 301 | 190 | 366 | 3111 | 340 | 152 | 318 | 500 | 345 | 328 | 278 | 306 | 120 | 2687 | 5798 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Smoky Hill 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile69% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision24%
Trajectory14%
68% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Distance Control15%
44% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Smoky Hill Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Smoky Hill Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision15%
Distance Control15%
48% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization23%
43% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
77% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment23%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
41% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion17%
Scoring12%
61% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
38% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started42% match
For Black tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
66% match
For Black tees
Escape successfully, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Dispersion26%
Aim25%
48% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
83% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
78% match
For Black tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
51% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
64% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
71% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy17%
Aim14%
73% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
44% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
77% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started56% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Trajectory17%
Aim16%
48% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Aim11%
79% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
27% match
For Gold tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
38% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Gold tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
48% match
For Gold tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Visualization29%
Distance Control29%
58% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
20% match
For Gold tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment17%
Scoring14%
63% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
45% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment23%
77% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Smoky Hill Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Smoky Hill Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Smoky Hill Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Smoky Hill Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Smoky Hill Country Club technically exacting. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Smoky Hill Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5620 yards. The back tees extend to 6146.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Smoky Hill Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.6 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 Smoky Hill Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6146.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Smoky Hill 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 Smoky Hill Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6146.0 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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