Perfect aim and stroke, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cherokee Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cherokee Valley
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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
llandreth@cherokeevalleyclub.com
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Facilities
Location
450 Cherokee Valley Way
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
P. B. Dye
Opened
1992
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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
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.9 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 57.3 · Slope 153
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 138 | 474 | 365 | 492 | 223 | 332 | 299 | 393 | 3130 | 346 | 534 | 188 | 355 | 295 | 167 | 513 | 445 | 403 | 3246 | 6376 |
Blended Back Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.6 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 56.2 · Slope 150
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 123 | 474 | 338 | 466 | 202 | 332 | 281 | 348 | 2978 | 346 | 516 | 170 | 355 | 295 | 157 | 494 | 400 | 376 | 3109 | 6087 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 55.4 · Slope 147
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 5 | — | 14 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 123 | 422 | 338 | 466 | 202 | 305 | 281 | 348 | 2867 | 325 | 516 | 170 | 319 | 270 | 157 | 494 | 400 | 376 | 3027 | 5894 |
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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Showing 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot soft, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedMaster driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Cherokee Valley
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
Trailblazer Spring Invitational
3/23/2026
Trailblazer Spring Invitational
3/23/2026
Trailblazer Spring Invitational
3/23/2026
Trailblazer Spring Invitational
3/23/2026
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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