
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
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.
- 01
ASSESS
Swing, ball flight, tendencies, goals, and where your game actually is right now.
- 02
IDENTIFY
Find the actual source of the miss, not the symptom you keep chasing.
- 03
BUILD
One simple adjustment and a practice strategy built for you.
- 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.
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
- 00:00What's going on?
- 10:00Baseline
- 25:00Identify the priority
- 40:00Make the change
- 55:00Build your plan
- 60:00Leave with something to work on
WHEREVER YOUR GAME IS, WE START THERE.
BEGINNER
Build a foundation without getting overwhelmed.
WEEKEND GOLFER
Fix the thing that's been driving you crazy.
SERIOUS PLAYER
Get precise about what's costing you shots.
COMPETITIVE PLAYER
Train with intention and measurable feedback.
Long drive
I LEARNED TO CREATE SPEED. NOW I TEACH YOU HOW TO USE IT.


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.
3 lessons
$270
For building momentum.
5 lessons
$425
For consistent improvement.
10 lessons
$800
For golfers committed to long-term development.
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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“Just in case you were wondering as well, you will in fact be dropping bombs on the course after you get in your groove with Stephen.”
“Stephen was great with explaining the small details in my swing. A lot of things that I would not have thought of. Helped me understand not only my swing but also how I should play certain shots. Even for the most experienced golfers he is worth book a session with. Definitely recommend.”
“Great to work with! He paid close attention to the little tweaks that I needed and showed me drills to help hit more consistent shots. Very laid back atmosphere! Looking forward to my next lesson.”
“Stephen has been giving lessons to both our 13 & 16 year olds on a weekly basis. He’s got the gift of being able to diagnose and articulate what change the girls need to make in minutes. We chose the long term plan to start fresh and create a plan from driver to putter, really focusing on repeatable swing mechanics and short game. We’ve been really pleased and would recommend him.”
“Taking golf lessons with Stephen is awesome. He showed me how to do everything step by step. He helped me fix my mistakes and made learning golf way easier!”
“Stephen was so easy to work with i was a terrible golfer and have really made big strides in my game since coming to Hopper Drops Bombs golf lessons. He is so charismatic and loves the game of golf so it made it super fun and i learned a ton! He is an excellent coach!”
“Steven is a master diagnostician when it comes to re-engineering a golf swing. He was able to give me actionable advice that has really helped me tighten up my swing. He incorporates drills that simulate situations that come up commonly on the course during play that has really helped me deal with those situations more effectively. He is a really patient teacher and good guy to work with. Highly recommend!!”
“Stephen has a very comprehensive understanding of a correct swing. That understanding, matched with his ability to communicate, has really helped me lower my handicap. He’s really adept at explaining what I’m doing wrong and how to make swing changes. His authentic love of teaching and enthusiasm are dynamics many instructors are missing.”
On the range
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE.



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.