65% match
For Yellow F tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Precision13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunflower Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Sunflower Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunflower Hills 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Precision 16%Aim 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sunflower Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
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.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sunflower Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jonathan@sunflowerhillsgolfcourse.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
12200 Riverview Ave, Bonner Springs, KS 66012, USA
Course Description
Sunflower Hills Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf facility located in Bonner Springs, Kansas, just minutes from downtown Kansas City. Opened in 1977 and designed by Roger Packard, the course offers five sets of tees, large greens, zoysia fairways, and a variety of hazards, providing a challenging yet affordable experience for golfers of all skill levels. The complex features a driving range with multiple targets, one of the Midwest’s largest putting greens, plus chipping and pitching greens and a practice bunker to improve short game, supported by three on-staff teaching professionals. The course operates year-round near the Kansas Speedway and Village West, serving the Kansas City metropolitan area with tee times and instructional options.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roger Packard
Opened
1977
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(144 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 Sunflower Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow F
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision test on short par fours and threes where mishit approaches easily cost strokes, while reachable par fives repeat with greedy risk for doubles.
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724411 yards4033 metersCR 65.2Bogey 89.8Slope 105
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 45.2 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 44.6 · Slope 107
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 343 | 277 | 103 | 250 | 390 | 295 | 135 | 215 | 2298 | 285 | 385 | 241 | 90 | 242 | 300 | 100 | 295 | 175 | 2113 | 4411 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725272 yards4821 metersCR 70.4Bogey 98.3Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 427 | 308 | 125 | 316 | 416 | 355 | 159 | 269 | 2667 | 317 | 435 | 241 | 134 | 242 | 322 | 150 | 504 | 260 | 2605 | 5272 |
Y
Yellow F Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735838 yards5338 metersCR 73.1Bogey 103.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.7 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 427 | 368 | 125 | 316 | 491 | 355 | 159 | 269 | 2892 | 317 | 435 | 381 | 134 | 333 | 432 | 150 | 504 | 260 | 2946 | 5838 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunflower Hills 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile52% match
For Yellow F tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
70% match
For Yellow F tees
Consistent woods length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion22%
Accuracy20%
73% match
For Yellow F tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring28%
Aim10%
11 Week Flagship Program for Sunflower Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sunflower Hills Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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39% match
For Yellow F tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
69% match
For Yellow F tees
Save with mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
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Get Started55% match
For Yellow F tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Distance Control20%
73% match
For Yellow F tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Yellow F tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Yellow F tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment26%
Accuracy11%
69% match
For Yellow F tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim23%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Yellow F tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
71% match
For Yellow F tees
Thread the needle, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
74% match
For Yellow F tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision14%
Scoring14%
61% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
39% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy20%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy22%
Aim18%
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Get Started46% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
72% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
71% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
58% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment26%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control17%
Alignment17%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision15%
Alignment15%
63% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Trajectory14%
59% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control12%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
25% match
For Green tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
68% match
For Green tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
70% match
For Green tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision27%
Aim15%
69% match
For Green tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
16% match
For Green tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
16% match
For Green tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
61% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
53% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy31%
Alignment11%
72% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring18%
Precision14%
67% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
65% match
For Green tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
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Get Started67% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
65% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment24%
Accuracy18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunflower Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Sunflower Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Sunflower Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Sunflower Hills Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sunflower Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5124 yards. The back tees extend to 5838.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sunflower Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.1 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 Sunflower Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5838.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Sunflower Hills 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 Sunflower Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5838.0 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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