42% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bennett Valley Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Bennett Valley Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bennett 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.1
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bennett Valley Gc
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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop 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 Bennett Valley Gc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
3330 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, USA
Course Description
Bennett Valley Golf Course (BVGC) is a public 18-hole golf facility in Santa Rosa, California, established in 1969 at the base of Bennett Peak. The course features a par-72 layout of about 6,500 yards, a driving range with grass and mats, and a large practice putting green, all set among native oaks, redwoods, and pines. BVGC also operates Iron & Vine Restaurant & Bar and hosts weddings, private events, tournaments, and leagues, making it a regional recreation and event venue. The property is closely integrated with community activities and offers various instructional programs and memberships.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ben Harmon
Opened
1969
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Business Claimed
⭐4.4(415 reviews)
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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 Bennett Valley Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests on par fours where drives shape iron approaches under pressure, risking bogeys on the toughest while par fives mix birdie rewards with layup safety, and par threes press for tee precision.
B
Back Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 726306 yards5766 metersCR 70.3Bogey 91.4Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 45.3 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 487 | 424 | 365 | 293 | 488 | 172 | 338 | 190 | 378 | 3135 | 481 | 148 | 406 | 388 | 362 | 137 | 366 | 413 | 470 | 3171 | 6306 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726527 yards5968 metersCR 71.1Bogey 92.9Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 487 | 440 | 365 | 324 | 512 | 172 | 369 | 206 | 378 | 3253 | 481 | 174 | 420 | 388 | 381 | 165 | 366 | 429 | 470 | 3274 | 6527 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726081 yards5560 metersCR 69.5Bogey 90.7Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.0 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 15 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 424 | 341 | 308 | 488 | 152 | 338 | 185 | 361 | 3030 | 458 | 148 | 406 | 353 | 362 | 137 | 348 | 413 | 426 | 3051 | 6081 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bennett 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
56% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy16%
Visualization11%
52% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
10 Week Flagship Program for Bennett Valley Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bennett Valley Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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18% match
For Blue tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
77% match
For Blue tees
Set up par or better, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Dispersion21%
Precision18%
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Get Started18% match
For Blue tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
64% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
76% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision16%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision27%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Scoring22%
52% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim20%
Trajectory16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring21%
Accuracy14%
57% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Aim24%
Distance Control14%
37% match
For Back Combo tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
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Get Started41% match
For Back Combo tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills
Precision42%
Scoring38%
Green Reading11%
56% match
For Back Combo tees
Pick landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min29 HCP4 drills
Aim37%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Back Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
53% match
For Back Combo tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading8%
67% match
For Back Combo tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
43% match
For Back Combo tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
69% match
For Back Combo tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
42% match
For Back Combo tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Back Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
59% match
For Back Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For Back Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Back Combo tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started67% match
For Back Combo tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
59% match
For Back Combo tees
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Alignment16%
Accuracy13%
74% match
For Back Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
65% match
For Back Combo tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Back Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Back Combo tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
65% match
For Back Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim22%
Distance Control15%
34% match
For Back Combo tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Back Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
75% match
For Back Combo tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion22%
Precision18%
67% match
For Back Combo tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Scoring20%
Accuracy16%
25% match
For White tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bennett Valley Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Bennett Valley Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Bennett Valley Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Bennett Valley Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 118.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bennett Valley Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6304 yards. The back tees extend to 6527.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bennett Valley Gc?
With a course rating of 71.1 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 Bennett Valley Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6527.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Bennett Valley Gc and how should I play it?
Bennett Valley Gc 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 Bennett Valley Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 6527.0 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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