44% match
For Red 2015 tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Alva
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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
Alva Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Alva, 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 25%Scoring 22%Aim 20%Precision 18%Accuracy 13%
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.
17.1
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Alva
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: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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 Range30 min
Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver 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 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Alva.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
enquiries@alvagolfclub.co.uk
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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
Beauclerc St, Alva FK12 5LD, UK
Course Description
Alva Golf Club sits at the foot of the Ochil Hills in Central Scotland. It operates a challenging 9-hole golf course first established in 1901, welcoming visitors to play. The club offers membership with current green fees and a membership application process available on the site. The club is based in Alva, FK12 5LD, United Kingdom, with contact details provided for inquiries.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Opened
1901
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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 Alva, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2015
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This repeating short layout stresses touch on compact par fours and threes, pushing bogey golf through precise approaches and putts with risk on key tougher holes.This course plays like a control test twice over.
R
Red 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 663978 yards3637 metersCR 60.4Bogey 80.2Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 40.1 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 40.1 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 205 | 156 | 116 | 308 | 275 | 86 | 284 | 267 | 1989 | 292 | 205 | 156 | 116 | 308 | 275 | 86 | 284 | 267 | 1989 | 3978 |
W
White 2016 Tee
Gender: MalePar 664924 yards4503 metersCR 64.0Bogey 85.5Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.8 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 32.0 · BR 42.7 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 17 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 3 | 7 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 281 | 171 | 144 | 397 | 326 | 93 | 377 | 379 | 2469 | 301 | 281 | 171 | 130 | 397 | 326 | 93 | 377 | 379 | 2455 | 4924 |
R
Red 2015 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 663978 yards3637 metersCR 63.2Bogey 88.8Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.5 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.3 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 7 | — | 12 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 205 | 156 | 116 | 308 | 275 | 86 | 284 | 267 | 1989 | 292 | 205 | 156 | 116 | 308 | 275 | 86 | 284 | 267 | 1989 | 3978 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Alva
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 profile71% match
For Red 2015 tees
Control rollout, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring24%
Precision21%
65% match
For Red 2015 tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Red 2015 tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion24%
Accuracy16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Alva
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Alva. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Vary your targets and hit them every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
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65% match
For Red 2015 tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment29%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started72% match
For Red 2015 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Precision20%
Accuracy19%
72% match
For Red 2015 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Red 2015 tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Red 2015 tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Red 2015 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
68% match
For Red 2015 tees
Save par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy20%
Aim17%
74% match
For Red 2015 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
56% match
For Red 2015 tees
Pitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring25%
Aim11%
68% match
For Red 2015 tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
46% match
For White 2016 tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
69% match
For White 2016 tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
50% match
For White 2016 tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started82% match
For White 2016 tees
Sand from longer range, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy16%
77% match
For White 2016 tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim21%
Alignment13%
61% match
For White 2016 tees
Consistent woods length, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
63% match
For White 2016 tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For White 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
Aim19%
57% match
For White 2016 tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For White 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
61% match
For White 2016 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim22%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For White 2016 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim23%
Alignment17%
77% match
For White 2016 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
78% match
For White 2016 tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Precision14%
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Get Started81% match
For White 2016 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
60% match
For White 2016 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control29%
Aim15%
41% match
For Red 2016 tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
60% match
For Red 2016 tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Red 2016 tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
71% match
For Red 2016 tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim19%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control19%
49% match
For Red 2016 tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
64% match
For Red 2016 tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Red 2016 tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
70% match
For Red 2016 tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Red 2016 tees
Check setup, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment21%
Accuracy20%
Aim16%
72% match
For Red 2016 tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started72% match
For Red 2016 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Red 2016 tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim25%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For Red 2016 tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
59% match
For Red 2016 tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Alva
Get answers to common questions about playing Alva and what to expect.
How difficult is Alva for mid-handicap golfers?
Alva presents a demanding test. With a slope of 116.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 64.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Alva?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4451 yards. The back tees extend to 4924.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Alva?
With a course rating of 64.0 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Alva and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 4924.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Alva and how should I play it?
Alva 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 Alva strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 4924.0 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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