54% match
For Red tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Buffalo Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 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
Buffalo Valley Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Buffalo Valley Golf Club, 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 20%Precision 18%Aim 18%Alignment 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.
19.4
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Buffalo Valley Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Buffalo Valley Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
bvgc@embarqmail.com
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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
190 Golf Course Rd, Unicoi, TN 37692, USA
Course Description
Pine Oaks Golf Club is a golf course located in Johnson City, East Tennessee. The facility offers a scenic mountain setting with a pro shop and a range of amenities, including tee time booking via ForeUp and a practice facility. The site highlights course information, daily and annual rates, a tour, and a photo gallery, aiming to attract local players and visitors for rounds and events. It emphasizes accessibility with convenient hours and a family-friendly staff in the Johnson City area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1970
Google 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 Buffalo Valley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady grind of iron precision on mixed par fours and frequent par five decisions, where front nine toughness raises bogey risks and back nine eases slightly for score chasing.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726259 yards5723 metersCR 70.0Bogey 92.4Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.3 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 154 | 327 | 430 | 496 | 513 | 180 | 332 | 405 | 3277 | 374 | 143 | 391 | 360 | 480 | 363 | 176 | 170 | 525 | 2982 | 6259 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725647 yards5164 metersCR 67.2Bogey 88.3Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.1 · Slope 110
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 122 | 317 | 405 | 421 | 451 | 166 | 324 | 393 | 2960 | 363 | 137 | 351 | 348 | 436 | 256 | 160 | 161 | 475 | 2687 | 5647 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724732 yards4327 metersCR 66.8Bogey 93.0Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 45.9 · Slope 109
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 305 | 90 | 240 | 359 | 355 | 394 | 149 | 311 | 192 | 2395 | 259 | 115 | 301 | 262 | 417 | 245 | 155 | 120 | 463 | 2337 | 4732 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Buffalo Valley Golf Club
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 profile63% match
For Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment20%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Dispersion20%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
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Get Started48% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
11 Week Flagship Program for Buffalo Valley Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Buffalo Valley Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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43% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision27%
Trajectory20%
73% match
For Red tees
Sand from longer range, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
81% match
For Red tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
61% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision16%
Aim13%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion13%
79% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
Alignment18%
52% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
Aim17%
72% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim15%
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
72% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Trajectory18%
Precision18%
78% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
78% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Precision19%
Distance Control16%
54% match
For White tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
19% match
For White tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
48% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
28% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
35% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
76% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
68% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment20%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment22%
Scoring19%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy22%
Alignment20%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment25%
Scoring15%
49% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment29%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Aim13%
Accuracy12%
41% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
35% match
For Blue tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Blue tees
Test your setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control20%
Precision16%
29% match
For Blue tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
19% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
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Get Started19% match
For Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
19% match
For Blue tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
28% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
35% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
81% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Trajectory13%
Aim13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy25%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Buffalo Valley Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Valley Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Buffalo Valley Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Buffalo Valley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Buffalo Valley Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Buffalo Valley Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5496 yards. The back tees extend to 6259.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Buffalo Valley Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Buffalo Valley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6259.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Buffalo Valley Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Buffalo Valley Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6259.0 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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