66% match
For Blue tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Thousand Hills Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 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
Thousand Hills Golf Resort Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Thousand Hills Golf Resort, 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 17%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.
17
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Thousand Hills Golf Resort
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts 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 Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Thousand Hills Golf Resort.
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
245 Wildwood Dr S, Branson, MO 65616, USA
Course Description
Thousand Hills Golf Resort offers Branson lodging options including cabins, condos, and lodges located around an award-winning 18-hole golf course in Branson, Missouri. The property serves guests seeking vacation rentals, group events, and meeting facilities, with amenities like pools, fitness centers, and a large pro shop, making it a resort-style destination for families, groups, and golf enthusiasts. It also markets real estate opportunities in Branson through its related offerings and promotes attractions and seasonal specials in the Branson area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
64
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Cupp/Michael Riley
Opened
1996
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(758 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 Thousand Hills Golf Resort, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop par three iron tests mixed with bite-sized par fours that reward straight tees but sting on approach misses, piling bogey risks through short game tests and putt saves.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 645111 yards4673 metersCR 64.7Bogey 85.6Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 124 | 460 | 203 | 162 | 367 | 164 | 350 | 388 | 2603 | 162 | 174 | 135 | 386 | 307 | 181 | 425 | 205 | 533 | 2508 | 5111 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 643616 yards3306 metersCR 59.1Bogey 76.9Slope 96
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.6 · BR 38.7 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 38.2 · Slope 94
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 288 | 71 | 350 | 143 | 102 | 247 | 95 | 245 | 303 | 1844 | 101 | 128 | 101 | 259 | 223 | 127 | 315 | 117 | 401 | 1772 | 3616 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 644439 yards4059 metersCR 61.6Bogey 81.0Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 40.4 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 40.6 · Slope 104
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 64 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 98 | 417 | 187 | 119 | 308 | 124 | 287 | 345 | 2237 | 136 | 148 | 130 | 338 | 268 | 151 | 399 | 168 | 464 | 2202 | 4439 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Thousand Hills Golf Resort
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile26% match
For Blue tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
51% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control28%
Visualization23%
10 Week Flagship Program for Thousand Hills Golf Resort
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Thousand Hills Golf Resort. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Alignment15%
53% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision20%
Mechanics15%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment31%
Aim18%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring16%
Accuracy16%
53% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
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Get Started58% match
For Red tees
Align putter head, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
64% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion15%
74% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring23%
Trajectory16%
70% match
For Red tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
17% match
For Red tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
72% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
57% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment19%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
42% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control33%
Alignment32%
56% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Precision15%
76% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Aim18%
Distance Control14%
63% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
57% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
53% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion18%
62% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
83% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Precision14%
51% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision29%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment28%
Precision17%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Alignment15%
68% 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%
61% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy13%
Aim13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Thousand Hills Golf Resort
Get answers to common questions about playing Thousand Hills Golf Resort and what to expect.
How difficult is Thousand Hills Golf Resort for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Thousand Hills Golf Resort challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 64.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 64.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Thousand Hills Golf Resort?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4364 yards. The back tees extend to 5111.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Thousand Hills Golf Resort?
With a course rating of 64.7 and par 64, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 64 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Thousand Hills Golf Resort and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5111.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Thousand Hills Golf Resort 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 Thousand Hills Golf Resort strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 5111.0 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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