Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cherokee Valley Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Open Flagship ProgramVisit Club Website

Total Programs

45

45 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

176

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Cherokee Valley Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cherokee 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 25%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 16%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.

17.9
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Cherokee Valley

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for Driver | Ladder Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Cherokee Valley.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

llandreth@cherokeevalleyclub.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

450 Cherokee Valley Way

Map not available

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

P. B. Dye

Opened

1992

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 Cherokee Valley, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black

Tee Insight:This course plays like a power test with long par fives pulling scorelines down and a firmer back nine adding placement pressure to chase pars amid bogey risks.
B

Black Tee

Gender: FemalePar 726376 yards5830 metersCR 77.5Bogey 112.2Slope 148

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.9 · Slope 142

Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 57.3 · Slope 153

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par435453444364534435443672
Handicap717139115311514218121016846
Yardage414138474365492223332299393313034653418835529516751344540332466376

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cherokee 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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% match to course practice profile
71% match
For Black tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Precision30%
Aim28%
41% match
For Black tees

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

13 Week Flagship Program for Cherokee Valley

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cherokee Valley. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 7–84 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 11–137 days

Driving Range · Driver

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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68% match
For Black tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
71% match
For Black tees

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision16%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For Black tees

Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
66% match
For Black tees

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
66% match
For Black tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%

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26% match
For Blue tees

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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72% match
For Blue tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For Blue tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
70% match
For Blue tees

Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy15%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision25%
Aim14%
76% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%

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Stroke Play
North Greenville University
NCAA Division II
women
United States36 holes

Trailblazer Spring Invitational

3/23/2026

Stroke Play
North Greenville University
NCAA Division II
men

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherokee Valley

Get answers to common questions about playing Cherokee Valley and what to expect.

How difficult is Cherokee Valley for mid-handicap golfers?

Cherokee Valley presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 148.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 77.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cherokee Valley?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6135 yards. The back tees extend to 6376.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Cherokee Valley?

With a course rating of 77.5 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 Cherokee Valley and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6376.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Cherokee Valley and how should I play it?

Cherokee 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 Cherokee Valley strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 148.0 and yardage reaching 6376.0 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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