49% match
For Gold tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Winterstone Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
Winterstone Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Winterstone 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 28%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Precision 16%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.
17.3
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
29.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Winterstone 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 | 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.
Driving Range43 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Winterstone Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kchapman@winterstonegolf.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
17101 E Kentucky Rd, Independence, MO 64058, USA
Course Description
WinterStone Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Independence, Missouri. Opened in 2003, the course features an Ozarks-like setting with elevation changes, wooded areas, lakes, and creeks, designed by Craig Schreiner Golf Course Architects. It offers private lessons, leagues, and events, with on-site facilities including The Pavilion for events and a range of memberships and instruction options. The course is managed by Orion Management and serves golfers in the Kansas City metro area, providing tee times, events, and instructional programs.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Craig Schreiner
Opened
2003
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(440 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 Winterstone Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady grind from tough par fives paired with par four iron tests under back nine slope pressure.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 726751 yards6173 metersCR 73.4Bogey 98.1Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.9 · Slope 137
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 211 | 398 | 555 | 415 | 211 | 361 | 381 | 535 | 3449 | 388 | 529 | 110 | 379 | 156 | 432 | 565 | 330 | 413 | 3302 | 6751 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 726234 yards5700 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.9Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 188 | 366 | 510 | 386 | 185 | 330 | 355 | 503 | 3183 | 361 | 507 | 90 | 351 | 131 | 391 | 536 | 303 | 381 | 3051 | 6234 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725612 yards5132 metersCR 68.1Bogey 90.5Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.7 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 308 | 165 | 332 | 450 | 360 | 160 | 299 | 324 | 463 | 2861 | 321 | 446 | 77 | 315 | 109 | 358 | 501 | 268 | 356 | 2751 | 5612 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Winterstone 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 profile43% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
81% match
For Gold tees
Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Aim14%
53% match
For Gold tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Winterstone Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Winterstone Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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Get Started77% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
36% match
For Gold tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
65% match
For Gold tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
44% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
46% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
76% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion15%
Precision15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
82% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim25%
Alignment9%
43% match
For White tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
69% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Aim23%
Alignment15%
57% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
64% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
46% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
77% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
57% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
69% 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%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Precision17%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control27%
Alignment15%
77% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
58% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion15%
Trajectory14%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
48% match
For Red tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Precision35%
Green Reading14%
28% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Red tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory17%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Trajectory13%
55% match
For Red tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision21%
Dispersion11%
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Get Started59% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
43% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Red tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
61% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Winterstone Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Winterstone Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Winterstone Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Winterstone Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Winterstone Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6182 yards. The back tees extend to 6751.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Winterstone Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.4 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 Winterstone Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6751.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Winterstone Golf Course and how should I play it?
Winterstone Golf Course 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 Winterstone Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6751.0 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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