26% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bjornson Park
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
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
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Bjornson Park Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bjornson Park, 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bjornson Park
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bjornson Park.
Contact Information
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
3473 Woodland Park Rd, Valley City, ND 58072, USA
Course Description
Valley City Parks and Recreation is a municipal organization in Valley City, North Dakota, focused on providing parks, facilities, and programs that promote health, wellness, and community engagement. The system operates the Gaukler Family Wellness Center, golf courses, pools, and a variety of youth and adult activities, events, and tournaments across its parks and recreation facilities. It emphasizes affordable, inclusive recreation opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, with a mission to improve quality of life through active lifestyles. The organization maintains programs and resources that support community well-being, events, and rentals across its facilities.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Murphy
Opened
1994
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(40 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 Bjornson Park, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers twin identical nines that hammer par fours with tee-to-green precision needs, building bogey risks on rated tough stretches amid short par fives.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706128 yards5603 metersCR 70.6Bogey 92.8Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 232 | 375 | 212 | 431 | 328 | 330 | 343 | 413 | 3064 | 400 | 232 | 375 | 212 | 431 | 328 | 330 | 343 | 413 | 3064 | 6128 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 705296 yards4843 metersCR 66.8Bogey 87.6Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 125 | 332 | 181 | 400 | 304 | 310 | 296 | 342 | 2648 | 358 | 125 | 332 | 181 | 400 | 304 | 310 | 296 | 342 | 2648 | 5296 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705000 yards4572 metersCR 70.2Bogey 96.6Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 48.3 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 48.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 348 | 114 | 322 | 159 | 390 | 294 | 304 | 237 | 332 | 2500 | 348 | 114 | 322 | 159 | 390 | 294 | 304 | 237 | 332 | 2500 | 5000 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bjornson Park
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 profile26% match
For Red tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started50% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading13%
66% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Bjornson Park
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bjornson Park. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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60% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
46% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
42% match
For Red tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
80% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim31%
Alignment11%
56% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment25%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Accuracy14%
58% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Dispersion14%
Scoring14%
56% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started79% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy17%
Scoring13%
57% match
For Blue tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy20%
Green Reading13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Accuracy14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
38% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
53% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control15%
Precision15%
41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
42% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy16%
Aim16%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
59% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Scoring20%
83% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
74% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
56% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy34%
Visualization12%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
46% match
For Gold tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
Aim18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
50% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control35%
Visualization20%
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Get Started36% match
For Gold tees
Control short iron height, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision26%
Mechanics26%
72% match
For Gold tees
Save with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control23%
Precision15%
59% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
56% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment25%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bjornson Park
Get answers to common questions about playing Bjornson Park and what to expect.
How difficult is Bjornson Park for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bjornson Park challenges consistency. The 119.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bjornson Park?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5564 yards. The back tees extend to 6128.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bjornson Park?
With a course rating of 70.6 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bjornson Park and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6128.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Bjornson Park 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 Bjornson Park strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6128.0 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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