Hopper
Stephen Hopper at the top of his backswing on the range

Hopper Drops Bombs

Nationally recognized long drive competitor

YOUR SWING. UNDERSTOOD.

Kansas City-area golf lessons with Stephen Hopper, golf performance coach and nationally recognized long-drive competitor. 1-on-1 coaching at Back Nine Golf in Leawood, Kansas.

Leawood, KS · Kansas City area•Back Nine Golf•All skill levels

THIS ISN'T ABOUT HITTING MORE BALLS. IT'S ABOUT UNDERSTANDING WHY THE BALL DOES WHAT IT DOES.

Stephen Hopper mid-swing with a driver

Stephen Hopper

Golf Performance Coach

Stephen Hopper built his game around speed, competition, and understanding what actually happens at impact. As a nationally recognized long-drive competitor, he has spent years obsessing over the mechanics behind distance and ball flight. Now he brings that to everyday golfers — first-timers to experienced players looking for the next breakthrough.

Long drive competitor
Nationally recognized

YOU DON'T NEED ANOTHER TIP.

You need to understand what's actually happening in your swing.

  • 01

    I keep trying to fix the same problem.

  • 02

    I don't know what the numbers mean.

  • 03

    I practice, but it doesn't transfer to the course.

That's where coaching changes.

The process

THE HOPPER METHOD

Simple enough to understand. Specific enough to change your game.

  1. 01

    ASSESS

    Swing, ball flight, tendencies, goals, and where your game actually is right now.

  2. 02

    IDENTIFY

    Find the actual source of the miss, not the symptom you keep chasing.

  3. 03

    BUILD

    One simple adjustment and a practice strategy built for you.

  4. 04

    TRANSFER

    Take it from the simulator to the course, where it counts.

The numbers

DATA TELLS US WHAT HAPPENED. COACHING TELLS US WHAT TO DO NEXT.

Back Nine's indoor bays put numbers on every swing. Numbers are only useful when someone can tell you which one matters today — and what to do about it.

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Ball speed

0mph

Club speed

0mph

Launch

0°

Spin

0rpm

Carry

0yds

Dispersion

0yds

Club path

0°

Face angle

0°

Illustrative metric set. Your numbers are your own.

A typical session

ONE HOUR. A LOT CAN CHANGE.

  • —Personalized instruction
  • —Swing and ball-flight analysis
  • —Practical drills
  • —Clear, plain-language feedback
  • —A next-step practice plan
  1. 00:00What's going on?
  2. 10:00Baseline
  3. 25:00Identify the priority
  4. 40:00Make the change
  5. 55:00Build your plan
  6. 60:00Leave with something to work on

WHEREVER YOUR GAME IS, WE START THERE.

01

BEGINNER

Build a foundation without getting overwhelmed.

02

WEEKEND GOLFER

Fix the thing that's been driving you crazy.

03

SERIOUS PLAYER

Get precise about what's costing you shots.

04

COMPETITIVE PLAYER

Train with intention and measurable feedback.

Long drive

I LEARNED TO CREATE SPEED. NOW I TEACH YOU HOW TO USE IT.

Stephen Hopper loading into a driver swing
Stephen Hopper at a Professional Long Drivers Association event

Long drive isn't swinging harder. It's sequencing, speed creation, strike, launch conditions, and how those pieces interact.

That doesn't mean every golfer needs to swing like a long driver. It means every golfer can learn how speed and contact are created.

Packages

PICK WHAT FITS YOUR GAME.

1 lesson

$100

Best for getting started.

Book now

3 lessons

$270

For building momentum.

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5 lessons

$425

For consistent improvement.

Book now

10 lessons

$800

For golfers committed to long-term development.

Book now

Pricing set by Back Nine Golf. Purchase happens on their site. Updated September 2026.

READY TO WORK ON YOUR GAME?

Pick your lesson package and get on Stephen's schedule.

Packages are purchased on the Back Nine Golf site. After that, Stephen reaches out to schedule your session.

Golfer reviews · Lessons.com

THE BEST TESTIMONIAL IS A BETTER BALL FLIGHT.

  • “My swing has improved and I feel comfortable with it for the first time in decades. He gave me exactly what I needed to use when I practice.”

    Tom F.

    Lessons.com

  • “Stephen is an incredible teacher. I have had 1 session with him over the winter and I have played better than I have ever played over this summer. He will equip you with drills that you can use on the range and tips that will have you gaining strokes on the course!”

    Dakota L.

    Lessons.com

  • “He was very knowledgeable and gave me tips tailored to me and not just general tips. The things he taught me directly improved my game week by week.”

    Parker M.

    Lessons.com

On the range

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE.

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Stephen Hopper with golfers on the range
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Stephen Hopper inspecting his driver after a shot on the range
Stephen Hopper alongside the PLDA world champion belt at a long drive event
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Golf lessons in Leawood, Kansas

BACK NINE GOLF

4800 W 135th Street, Suite 250, Leawood, KS 66224

Based in Leawood, Kansas, Stephen offers adult and junior golf lessons for golfers across Overland Park, Johnson County, and the Kansas City metro.

Questions

GOOD TO KNOW.

Any golfer, from first-timers to competitive players. Sessions are built around where your game is right now.

No. Beginners are welcome and start with the basics of contact, setup, and ball flight.

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One hour.

Yes. Junior pricing applies to golfers 17 and under.

Yes. Three, five, and ten-lesson packages are available through Back Nine Golf.

Back Nine Golf, 4800 W 135th Street, Suite 250, Leawood, KS 66224.

You purchase your package on the Back Nine site, then Stephen reaches out to schedule your session.

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LET'S GET TO WORK.

One lesson can change what you feel. A plan can change how you play.

Book a lesson