48% match
For White tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Western Hills Golf & Fitness
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Western Hills Golf & Fitness Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Western Hills Golf & Fitness, 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 23%Aim 19%Precision 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.
17.7
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Western Hills Golf & Fitness
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
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
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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
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 | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Western Hills Golf & Fitness.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
membership@greatlifegolf.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
8533 SW 21st St A, Topeka, KS 66615, USA
Course Description
GreatLIFE Golf Management is a golf course management firm focused on optimizing operations, profitability, and member engagement for golf facilities. It offers services such as agronomy, food and beverage operations, golf operations, tee sheet optimization, expense management, marketing, membership sales, social media, and centralized functions like accounting, human resources, legal, risk management, capital improvements, procurement, and technology management. The company works with clubs across multiple markets, emphasizing local roots with centralized efficiencies to reduce payroll costs and mitigate risk while driving growth. Headquartered in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, GreatLIFE Golf positions itself as a partner to privately owned and managed facilities looking to improve performance and community impact.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1967
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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 Western Hills Golf & Fitness, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeatedly tests iron placement on short par fours and threes for close approaches, pressuring scores unless wedges and short irons land near, while par fives build risk through positioning choices on longer stretches.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706089 yards5568 metersCR 69.3Bogey 90.7Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.0 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 150 | 414 | 403 | 292 | 376 | 524 | 161 | 333 | 2963 | 214 | 383 | 192 | 529 | 364 | 570 | 337 | 193 | 344 | 3126 | 6089 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 704728 yards4323 metersCR 63.3Bogey 84.5Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 42.0 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 42.5 · Slope 115
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 272 | 83 | 378 | 253 | 254 | 335 | 439 | 74 | 229 | 2317 | 152 | 324 | 149 | 480 | 275 | 397 | 248 | 124 | 262 | 2411 | 4728 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705477 yards5008 metersCR 66.1Bogey 86.6Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.0 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.6 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 288 | 133 | 394 | 352 | 275 | 365 | 495 | 147 | 280 | 2729 | 166 | 356 | 155 | 497 | 335 | 477 | 301 | 154 | 307 | 2748 | 5477 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Western Hills Golf & Fitness
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 profile65% match
For White tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
74% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Precision13%
52% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
14 Week Flagship Program for Western Hills Golf & Fitness
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Western Hills Golf & Fitness. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Misses On All 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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39% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
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Get Started55% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring32%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For White tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
74% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
63% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment19%
Aim14%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
59% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Accuracy14%
55% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
86% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision19%
Scoring17%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
51% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control29%
Alignment21%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started51% match
For Blue tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
63% match
For Blue tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control28%
Visualization22%
60% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim36%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
35% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
78% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
77% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
79% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Aim22%
Scoring14%
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Get Started49% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Dispersion13%
Accuracy10%
69% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
51% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment17%
Trajectory11%
28% match
For Gold tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
49% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control33%
Visualization19%
70% match
For Gold tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy28%
Precision12%
70% match
For Gold tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
50% match
For Gold tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
49% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started66% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Distance Control13%
60% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
53% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment26%
Distance Control22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Western Hills Golf & Fitness
Get answers to common questions about playing Western Hills Golf & Fitness and what to expect.
How difficult is Western Hills Golf & Fitness for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Western Hills Golf & Fitness technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Western Hills Golf & Fitness?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5408 yards. The back tees extend to 6089.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Western Hills Golf & Fitness?
With a course rating of 69.3 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Western Hills Golf & Fitness and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6089.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Western Hills Golf & Fitness 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 Western Hills Golf & Fitness strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6089.0 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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