Swope Memorial Golf Course Kansas City, Missouri
Swope Memorial Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Kansas City, Missouri, playing 6,274 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 70.7 and slope of 132.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,274 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 70.7 / 132 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Kansas City, Missouri, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.9988, -94.5131 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,274 | 5,737 | 72 | 70.7 | 132 |
| Blue/White | 6,077 | 5,557 | 72 | 69.5 | 131 |
| White | 5,770 | 5,276 | 72 | 68.2 | 126 |
| Gold | 4,622 | 4,226 | 72 | 64.2 | 114 |
| Red | 4,517 | 4,130 | 72 | 63.8 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 70.7/132 | 372 | 317 | 267 | 368 | 451 | 172 | 330 | 167 | 477 | 2921 | 384 | 361 | 504 | 235 | 416 | 349 | 134 | 566 | 404 | 3353 | 6274 |
| Blue/White 69.5/131 | 372 | 317 | 267 | 368 | 429 | 172 | 330 | 167 | 477 | 2899 | 384 | 340 | 504 | 189 | 375 | 349 | 134 | 538 | 365 | 3178 | 6077 |
| White 68.2/126 | 344 | 301 | 226 | 345 | 429 | 148 | 307 | 162 | 465 | 2727 | 370 | 340 | 463 | 189 | 375 | 287 | 116 | 538 | 365 | 3043 | 5770 |
| Gold 64.2/114 | 240 | 220 | 190 | 305 | 360 | 130 | 250 | 105 | 345 | 2145 | 240 | 280 | 405 | 141 | 292 | 246 | 107 | 415 | 351 | 2477 | 4622 |
| Red 63.8/113 | 235 | 215 | 183 | 294 | 380 | 126 | 244 | 100 | 346 | 2123 | 233 | 274 | 398 | 141 | 286 | 241 | 101 | 374 | 346 | 2394 | 4517 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 4 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,274 yards, 70.7/132)
Course rating 1.3 below par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,770 yards, 68.2/126)
504 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.8 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,517 yards, 63.8/113)
1,757 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 8.2 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 4 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 566 yards. 62 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Swope Memorial Golf Course?
Swope Memorial Golf Course has a course rating of 70.7 and slope of 132 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 63.8 with a slope of 113.
How long is Swope Memorial Golf Course?
From the back tees, Swope Memorial Golf Course plays 6,274 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Swope Memorial Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 368-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Swope Memorial Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,274 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,517 yards).
Is Swope Memorial Golf Course public or private?
Swope Memorial Golf Course is a public golf course in Kansas City, Missouri. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Swope Memorial Golf Course?
Nearby courses include The Rock Course, Heart of America Golf Course (Kansas City), The River Course, The Hill Course.
Is there a yardage book for Swope Memorial Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Swope Memorial Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Swope Memorial Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Swope Memorial Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Swope Memorial Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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