44% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Castlewood Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Valley Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Valley, 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 23%Precision 16%Aim 15%Dispersion 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.
19.2
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Valley
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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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 Range30 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Valley.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
707 Country Club Circle
Course Description
Castlewood is a private golf club located in Pleasanton, California, offering two championship golf courses along with racquets, fitness and aquatics, and dining experiences. The club promotes a family-friendly, modern club lifestyle with programs and activities designed for members and guests. It emphasizes member services, events, and a range of amenities, including social and recreational opportunities and a wine-friendly dining scene. Located in the East Bay, Castlewood presents a private club environment focused on golf, wellness, and social engagement for residents of the Pleasanton area and surrounding communities.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William P. Bell
Opened
1948
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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 Valley, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from long par fours that force accurate drives and firm approach choices, while par fives mix birdie rewards with bogey traps on bold plays.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726756 yards6178 metersCR 73.0Bogey 97.4Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 14 | — | 5 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 518 | 296 | 167 | 360 | 205 | 409 | 344 | 542 | 3270 | 561 | 210 | 380 | 447 | 125 | 443 | 544 | 350 | 426 | 3486 | 6756 |
B
Black/Blue Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 726584 yards6020 metersCR 72.3Bogey 96.6Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.8 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 14 | — | 5 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 518 | 296 | 167 | 360 | 185 | 381 | 344 | 542 | 3207 | 534 | 185 | 380 | 416 | 125 | 417 | 544 | 350 | 426 | 3377 | 6584 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726330 yards5788 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.2Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 2 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 14 | — | 5 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 499 | 287 | 154 | 343 | 185 | 381 | 327 | 525 | 3115 | 534 | 185 | 354 | 416 | 102 | 417 | 514 | 341 | 352 | 3215 | 6330 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Valley
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 profile52% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
84% match
For Black tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring25%
Precision14%
43% match
For Black tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring29%
Green Reading9%
11 Week Flagship Program for Valley
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Valley. 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)
Control Distance
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≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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62% match
For Black tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP6 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision29%
Distance Control14%
16% match
For Black tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
85% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
16% match
For Black tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
66% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started57% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
64% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control15%
Scoring15%
54% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control13%
78% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
65% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Alignment17%
68% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Accuracy18%
84% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Scoring17%
42% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
60% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring29%
Accuracy14%
41% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
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Get Started58% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
44% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion18%
85% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring19%
Aim17%
63% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy18%
Aim17%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
68% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring13%
Precision12%
75% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring17%
Distance Control16%
78% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
85% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision17%
Aim17%
66% match
For Black/Blue Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy12%
Dispersion11%
55% match
For Blue tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
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Get Started58% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control30%
Visualization23%
54% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
37% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
76% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring20%
Dispersion17%
44% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
52% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy15%
81% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Dispersion13%
36% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring29%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision28%
Aim18%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
72% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Valley
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 Valley
Get answers to common questions about playing Valley and what to expect.
How difficult is Valley for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Valley challenges consistency. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Valley?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6543 yards. The back tees extend to 6756.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Valley?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Valley and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6756.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Valley and how should I play it?
Valley 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 Valley strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6756.0 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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