Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Bryce Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
214
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
Bryce Resort Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bryce Resort, 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 Bryce Resort
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bryce Resort.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
doug@bryceresort.com
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Facilities
Location
1982 Fairway Dr, Basye, VA 22810, USA
Course Description
Located in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, two hours west of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., Bryce is a member-owned, four season sports and recreation resort dedicated to serving its members, guests, and visitors. Known for being family-friendly, the resort features the Horst Locher Snowsports School and a mountain bike park with beginner, intermediate and expert trails and lift access. In addition, the expansive property boasts a PGA rated 18-hole, par 71 golf course in an Alpine setting, and Lake Laura, a 45-acre spring-fed lake with beaches, a picnic area, snack bar, and opportunities to canoe, paddleboat, and paddleboard. Bryce also offers several dining options ranging from casual meals to fine dining. Our workforce team is dedicated to providing excellent facilities, good service, and relaxing enjoyment for our members and guests. We are fortunate to work in an informal atmosphere of a four-season resort. We consider ourselves professionals in the resort industry and provide a pleasant and fun experience for all guests to our resort.
skiing • snowboarding • snow tubing • ice skating • mountain resort • virginia • shenandoah valley • lift tickets • ski lessons • family destination • copper kettle • membership • bike park • golf course • dining • lodging • weddings and events • mountain safety • resort • recreation • family-friendly • outdoor activities • golf • snowsports • mountain biking • lake activities • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault
Opened
1968
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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 Bryce Resort, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.3 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.8 · Slope 128
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 573 | 373 | 180 | 316 | 395 | 511 | 392 | 180 | 394 | 3314 | 354 | 177 | 310 | 548 | 371 | 144 | 529 | 357 | 156 | 2946 | 6260 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.9 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 463 | 308 | 156 | 298 | 295 | 450 | 316 | 157 | 321 | 2764 | 329 | 161 | 296 | 434 | 354 | 135 | 424 | 339 | 133 | 2605 | 5369 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.7 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 458 | 302 | 143 | 286 | 291 | 372 | 313 | 149 | 316 | 2630 | 321 | 156 | 291 | 427 | 346 | 131 | 421 | 333 | 119 | 2545 | 5175 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.3 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 11 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 558 | 365 | 168 | 310 | 383 | 472 | 376 | 164 | 381 | 3177 | 337 | 167 | 301 | 534 | 362 | 139 | 517 | 346 | 147 | 2850 | 6027 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bryce Resort
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMake par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Bryce Resort
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bryce Resort. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Bryce Resort
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Bryce Resort
Get answers to common questions about playing Bryce Resort and what to expect.
How difficult is Bryce Resort for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Bryce Resort challenges consistency. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bryce Resort?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5718 yards. The back tees extend to 6260.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Bryce Resort?
With a course rating of 69.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Bryce Resort and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6260.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Bryce Resort and how should I play it?
Bryce Resort 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 Bryce Resort strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6260.0 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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