74% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Swope Memorial Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Swope Memorial Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Swope Memorial 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 24%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
20.5
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Swope Memorial Golf Course
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver 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 | 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 | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Swope Memorial Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bcaruthers@orion-mgmt.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
6900 Swope Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. W. Tillinghast
Opened
1934
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⭐4.4(303 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 Swope Memorial Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par four battles that probe iron reliability, mixed with par five choices tempting birdies but risking blowups on the fiercer back nine. Bogey pressure mounts steadily as small flaws cascade amid the high difficulty profile.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 746274 yards5737 metersCR 76.4Bogey 108.6Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.9 · Slope 141
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 74 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 317 | 267 | 368 | 451 | 172 | 330 | 167 | 477 | 2921 | 384 | 361 | 504 | 235 | 416 | 349 | 134 | 566 | 404 | 3353 | 6274 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725770 yards5276 metersCR 73.7Bogey 104.3Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.2 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 301 | 226 | 345 | 429 | 148 | 307 | 162 | 465 | 2727 | 370 | 340 | 463 | 189 | 375 | 287 | 116 | 538 | 365 | 3043 | 5770 |
W
Women's Match Play Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725882 yards5379 metersCR 74.2Bogey 105.2Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.8 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.4 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 3 | — | 10 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 317 | 267 | 345 | 429 | 148 | 330 | 162 | 465 | 2807 | 370 | 340 | 463 | 141 | 375 | 349 | 134 | 538 | 365 | 3075 | 5882 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Swope Memorial 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Precision12%
68% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Precision19%
Distance Control12%
61% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
12 Week Flagship Program for Swope Memorial Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Swope Memorial Golf Course. 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)
Control Distance
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
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading11%
35% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Precision23%
Alignment20%
71% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
55% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
78% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
56% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
41% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
56% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Aim17%
Accuracy11%
54% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
39% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
55% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics15%
Aim15%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
76% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
Precision14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment17%
Scoring11%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
Precision16%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
78% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Scoring13%
28% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
66% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
72% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control13%
37% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Trajectory18%
39% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
61% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Dispersion20%
41% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion28%
Visualization27%
Accuracy20%
65% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring25%
Aim12%
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Get Started74% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
58% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Save par clutch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim27%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring24%
Alignment20%
64% match
For Women's Match Play tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Swope Memorial Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic
3/28/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Collegiate
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Swope Memorial Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Swope Memorial Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Swope Memorial Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Swope Memorial Golf Course challenges consistency. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Swope Memorial Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6022 yards. The back tees extend to 6274.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Swope Memorial Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.4 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 Swope Memorial Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6274.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Swope Memorial Golf Course 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 Swope Memorial Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6274.0 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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