Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Bennett Valley Gc.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Bennett Valley Gc.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
Resident Professionals
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3330 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ben Harmon
Opened
1969
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Bennett Valley Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bennett Valley Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bennett Valley Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bennett Valley Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bennett Valley Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bennett Valley Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bennett Valley Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bennett Valley Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bennett Valley Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bennett Valley Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Bennett Valley Gc hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
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.
Full 39 days 55 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Bennett Valley Gc and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6527.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
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.
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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