The Pioneer

3908 Richardson Rd, Independence, Kentucky, 41051

The Pioneer Deals

Weekday Deal
Valid 3X
$33
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Weekend Deal
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$47/pp
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Senior Special
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$29
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Golf Pass Region

The Pioneer is available in the Lower Midwest Golf Pass and Super Pass

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The Pioneer details

As the name indicates, it was the first course built at the complex in 1968. The Pioneer course is 5,880 yards with a rating of 68.4, a slope of 115, and a par of 70. It is like most mid-western courses, slightly sloping on the front nine with increasing slopes on the back. Easily the most walkable course at the complex. Power carts are optional and they may be taken across the fairway at 90 degrees (weather permitting).

Lower Midwest Golf Pass

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At the U.S. Open, Oakmont’s greens were brutal — and Tony Finau’s putting stroke didn’t stand a chance. From one-handed strokes to toe-down putter setups, things are getting a little messy.

This week, Darren deMaille from QuickFixGolf.com analyzes Tony’s form and highlights the small setup tweak that can make a huge difference.

The Problem

Finau’s current stroke has the toe of the putter elevated. That setup encourages arc and face rotation — which adds timing, tension, and inconsistency. He’s even resorted to one-handed putting, a sure sign things are