46% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Central Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Central Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Central 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 27%Scoring 20%Precision 19%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Central 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
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 | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Central Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
kriech67@yahoo.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
700 SD-38, Hartford, SD 57033, USA
Course Description
Central Valley Golf Club is a premier 18-hole golf course located in southeast South Dakota, offering exceptional hospitality both on and off the green. The club provides a scenic rural golfing experience for enthusiasts and visitors alike.
golf • hospitality • rural course • outdoor activities • recreation • sports and recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mike Smith
Opened
1969
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(104 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 Central Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fives and beefy par fours that test tee power before every approach. Back nine raises risks with tougher ratings forcing tight play everywhere.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726326 yards5784 metersCR 76.0Bogey 107.6Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.1 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 484 | 400 | 343 | 502 | 340 | 128 | 345 | 190 | 332 | 3064 | 357 | 508 | 453 | 379 | 327 | 188 | 540 | 170 | 340 | 3262 | 6326 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724980 yards4554 metersCR 68.5Bogey 96.3Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 280 | 269 | 385 | 278 | 115 | 248 | 160 | 284 | 2397 | 303 | 468 | 296 | 279 | 235 | 136 | 424 | 154 | 288 | 2583 | 4980 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725947 yards5438 metersCR 73.9Bogey 104.4Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.1 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.3 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 470 | 358 | 323 | 486 | 313 | 128 | 345 | 170 | 302 | 2895 | 337 | 478 | 412 | 363 | 303 | 159 | 534 | 162 | 304 | 3052 | 5947 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Central 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Central Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Central Valley Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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68% match
For Blue tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
43% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Dispersion24%
Scoring18%
43% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Aim26%
Scoring21%
67% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment16%
53% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Alignment30%
Scoring22%
54% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy29%
Scoring16%
84% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
29% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
55% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
72% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
52% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy23%
Alignment13%
57% match
For White tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision24%
Scoring23%
60% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
Aim16%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Aim16%
72% match
For White 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 Started43% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
75% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment15%
Precision14%
66% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
46% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
80% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
54% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring16%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
43% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
48% match
For Red tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring27%
Distance Control14%
78% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Red tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started74% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
68% match
For Red tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control21%
Precision14%
65% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
59% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision18%
Accuracy13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Central Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Central Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Central Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Central Valley Golf Course technically exacting. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Central Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5653 yards. The back tees extend to 6326.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Central Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 76.0 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 Central Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6326.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Central 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 Central Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6326.0 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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