57% match
For Blue (W) tees
Set sights, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Carson Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Carson Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Carson Valley Golf Course, 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 29%Scoring 22%Aim 16%Precision 15%Accuracy 15%
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.
16.4
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
29.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Carson Valley Golf Course
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: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Carson Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
beau@carsonvalleygolf.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
1027 Riverview Dr, Gardnerville, NV 89460, USA
Course Description
Carson Valley Golf Course is a family-friendly, affordable golf destination in Gardnerville, Nevada, serving the Carson Valley area since 1965. The course offers casual and welcoming play with a relaxed dress code, golf lessons for all ages, junior programs, tournaments, and a pro shop with club rentals. Open seven days a week with tee time options and local accommodations nearby, it emphasizes having fun on the course and for players of all skill levels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Red Swift
Opened
1960
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(82 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 Carson Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue (W)
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating accuracy tests via short par fours and frequent par threes that punish loose irons. Par fives lure birdies but lead difficulty rankings to spike bogey risks.
B
Blue (W) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725976 yards5464 metersCR 73.2Bogey 103.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.3 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 117 | 327 | 268 | 354 | 209 | 499 | 342 | 345 | 505 | 2966 | 446 | 473 | 365 | 192 | 325 | 492 | 387 | 189 | 141 | 3010 | 5976 |
C
Combo Women Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725094 yards4658 metersCR 68.5Bogey 97.0Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.2 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 95 | 260 | 233 | 327 | 143 | 392 | 320 | 322 | 434 | 2526 | 418 | 401 | 340 | 125 | 301 | 384 | 328 | 144 | 127 | 2568 | 5094 |
W
White W Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725499 yards5028 metersCR 70.5Bogey 99.0Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 95 | 308 | 233 | 327 | 191 | 477 | 320 | 322 | 484 | 2757 | 418 | 449 | 340 | 162 | 301 | 448 | 353 | 144 | 127 | 2742 | 5499 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Carson Valley Golf Course
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 profile53% match
For Blue (W) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control31%
Visualization21%
55% match
For Blue (W) tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Blue (W) tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Carson Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Carson Valley Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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60% match
For Blue (W) tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Blue (W) tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control27%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Blue (W) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
Accuracy20%
66% match
For Blue (W) tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Blue (W) tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Alignment12%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue (W) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
79% match
For Blue (W) tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy20%
Precision16%
74% match
For Blue (W) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
67% match
For Blue (W) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
47% match
For Combo Women tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Combo Women tees
Fly over bunker, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For Combo Women tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
15% match
For Combo Women tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
66% match
For Combo Women tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
65% match
For Combo Women tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Combo Women tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Combo Women tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started57% match
For Combo Women tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
51% match
For Combo Women tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision28%
Trajectory15%
60% match
For Combo Women tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
72% match
For Combo Women tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Combo Women tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion17%
Aim13%
69% match
For Combo Women tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Aim13%
64% match
For Combo Women tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
45% match
For White W tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
75% match
For White W tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
65% match
For White W tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
53% match
For White W tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control30%
Visualization22%
64% match
For White W tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started73% match
For White W tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring30%
Accuracy20%
46% match
For White W tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim28%
Scoring14%
45% match
For White W tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White W tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For White W tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
74% match
For White W tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
66% match
For White W tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White W tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy26%
Alignment24%
69% match
For White W tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment18%
78% match
For White W tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
69% match
For White W tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
79% match
For White W tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring19%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started32% match
For White W tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For White W tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For White W tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Carson Valley Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Carson Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Carson Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Carson Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Carson Valley Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 73.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Carson Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5535 yards. The back tees extend to 5976.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Carson Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.2 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 Carson Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5976.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Carson Valley Golf Course 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 Carson Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5976.0 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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