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Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bedford Valley Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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
Bedford Valley Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bedford Valley Gc, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bedford Valley Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(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 Bedford Valley Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
23161 Waubascon Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017, USA
Course Description
Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort is Southwest Michigan's oldest and largest golf resort, featuring five championship courses, lodging & dining, event facilities and golf course real estate. Owned and operated by the Scott family for over forty nine years, Gull Lake View is committed to providing the finest golf resort destination experience for individuals, families, and groups at any level of play. Located in Southwest Michigan's beautiful lake region, Gull Lake View has long been a favorite destination for golfers throughout the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Canada. We're conveniently located just 2 hours from Detroit & Toledo, 2 ½ hours from Chicago & Canada, and an hour from Grand Rapids, Lansing and Fort Wayne. Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort offers top-rated golf, ample lodging, and quality facilities and services just minutes away from major business centers of Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.Gull Lake View Golf Club & Resort, headquartered in Augusta, Michigan, owns and operates the world-famous Gull Lake View Golf Club Championship Golf Courses, including Stonehedge Golf Club, Bedford Valley Golf Club, The Fairway Villas, and The East Course Grill. The company operates five renowned golf courses: Gull Lake View East and West Golf Courses, Stonehedge North and South Golf Courses, and Bedford Valley Golf Club. Its other famed properties include the scenic Woods at Stonehedge and Cranes Pond residential properties.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Bedford Valley Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
BLACK Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.2 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.1 · Slope 132
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 8 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 413 | 381 | 543 | 202 | 483 | 430 | 228 | 443 | 3503 | 402 | 375 | 238 | 496 | 427 | 419 | 514 | 232 | 414 | 3517 | 7020 |
GOLD Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 51.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.7 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 326 | 282 | 391 | 134 | 339 | 419 | 146 | 336 | 2701 | 303 | 330 | 174 | 418 | 317 | 312 | 421 | 169 | 325 | 2769 | 5470 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 120
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 11 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 319 | 277 | 378 | 110 | 333 | 363 | 119 | 326 | 2540 | 298 | 321 | 96 | 412 | 311 | 304 | 413 | 108 | 320 | 2583 | 5123 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bedford Valley Gc
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profilePinpoint flops, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Bedford Valley Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bedford Valley Gc. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Prepare for Tournaments at Bedford Valley Gc
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Event #15 Bedford Valley Golf Course
6/23/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford Valley Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Bedford Valley Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Bedford Valley Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Bedford Valley Gc technically exacting. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bedford Valley Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6072 yards. The back tees extend to 7020.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bedford Valley Gc?
With a course rating of 73.6 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bedford Valley Gc and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7020.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Bedford Valley Gc and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Bedford Valley Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 7020.0 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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