41% match
For Black (Watson) 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 The National Golf Club Of Kansas City
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Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
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The National Golf Club Of Kansas City Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The National Golf Club Of Kansas City, 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 24%Precision 18%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The National Golf Club Of Kansas City
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 | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The National Golf Club Of Kansas City.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
6700 N National Dr, Parkville, MO 64152, USA
Course Description
The National Golf Club of Louisiana is a regional golf and recreational destination located in Westlake near Lake Charles. The club offers golf on its course, dining at The Max, and events with live music, supported by a pro shop and guest services. It features amenities such as a 50 round pass program, course photos, and a rec program, highlighting a community-focused experience just minutes from Lake Charles. Visitors can book tee times via the site and explore facility hours and offerings on the club’s pages.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dave Bennett
Opened
2009
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(108 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 The National Golf Club Of Kansas City, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black (Watson)
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from par fours that test tee accuracy and iron placement, while par fives tempt bold plays but risk big scores on misses.
A
Ailsa Combo (Blk/Pur) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726765 yards6186 metersCR 74.1Bogey 100.6Slope 143
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.8 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.8 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 498 | 342 | 197 | 499 | 173 | 412 | 430 | 404 | 3313 | 457 | 429 | 427 | 330 | 125 | 556 | 185 | 428 | 515 | 3452 | 6765 |
B
Black (Watson) Tee
Gender: MalePar 727001 yards6402 metersCR 74.5Bogey 101.2Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.9 · Slope 150
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.3 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 498 | 342 | 197 | 534 | 206 | 437 | 430 | 418 | 3420 | 457 | 466 | 427 | 330 | 125 | 556 | 210 | 457 | 553 | 3581 | 7001 |
K
Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726302 yards5763 metersCR 71.9Bogey 97.5Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 49.3 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 472 | 330 | 178 | 476 | 150 | 393 | 399 | 369 | 3091 | 413 | 403 | 402 | 299 | 120 | 529 | 163 | 395 | 487 | 3211 | 6302 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The National Golf Club Of Kansas City
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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% match to course practice profile48% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
48% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Dial in aim, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim33%
Alignment25%
71% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
12 Week Flagship Program for The National Golf Club Of Kansas City
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The National Golf Club Of Kansas City. 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 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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41% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
69% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision24%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started40% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
80% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
67% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
52% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment15%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Dispersion18%
Precision14%
60% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
81% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
71% match
For Black (Watson) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision31%
Aim13%
67% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started25% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
70% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision20%
Dispersion15%
71% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
80% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
41% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
Aim14%
70% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
73% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring19%
Precision15%
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Get Started71% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
76% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring14%
54% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
68% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
28% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
70% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
38% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Keep near hole, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
64% match
For Kintyre Combo (Pur/Gld) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Ailsa Combo (Blk/Pur) tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Ailsa Combo (Blk/Pur) tees
Pick your spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Aim27%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Ailsa Combo (Blk/Pur) tees
Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP3 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
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Get Started71% match
For Ailsa Combo (Blk/Pur) tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
71% match
For Ailsa Combo (Blk/Pur) tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Ailsa Combo (Blk/Pur) tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
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Norman Puckett Junior Championship
6/13/2026
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Natchez Open
10/23/2026
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Natchez Open - Senior
10/24/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about The National Golf Club Of Kansas City
Get answers to common questions about playing The National Golf Club Of Kansas City and what to expect.
How difficult is The National Golf Club Of Kansas City for mid-handicap golfers?
The National Golf Club Of Kansas City presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 144.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The National Golf Club Of Kansas City?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6652 yards. The back tees extend to 7001.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The National Golf Club Of Kansas City?
With a course rating of 74.5 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 The National Golf Club Of Kansas City and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7001.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is The National Golf Club Of Kansas City and how should I play it?
The National Golf Club Of Kansas City is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 The National Golf Club Of Kansas City strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 7001.0 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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