Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Comanche Trace Ranch
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
95
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
The Valley Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The 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
Precision 25%Scoring 22%Distance Control 20%Aim 18%Trajectory 12%
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.
21
Average HCP
13
Minimum HCP
34.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Valley
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Valley.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@comanchetrace.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
2801 Comanche Trace Drive
Course Description
From the championship golf course to the amazing views of the Guadalupe River valley and every amenity in between, Comanche Trace offers a lifestyle to match no other in the Texas Hill Country. Residents of Comanche Trace can enjoy the immediate rewards of an established and active club and have the security in the strong roots anchoring the development. Kemmerer Resources Corp., the owner and primary investment partner, began planning Comanche Trace with visions of building a master planned community that would harmonize with the inherent beauty of the Texas Hill Country. In addition to Comanche Trace, Kemmerer Resources Corp., also owns and operates other unique developments. They include the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming, The CM Ranch, listed with the National Register of Historic places and one of the two oldest working dude ranches in Wyoming. Monte Sereno, a residential community within the city limits of Santa Fe, New Mexico"We are proud to include Comanche Trace among our family owned developments such as the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and the CM Ranch in Wyoming. The growth of Comanche Trace is a testament to the charm of the Texas Hill Country and the quality lifestyle it provides to family and friends." - John L. Kemmerer III Kemmerer Resources Corp.
hill country living • golf community • private club lifestyle • guadalupe river access • luxury estates • hill country homes • championship golf • club amenities • pickleball and tennis • fitness center • private river access • walkable community • golf courses the valley hills creeks • weddings and private parties • taphouse dining • guest events • resort-style amenities • master-planned community • kerrville real estate • comanche trace club membership • golf course • residential community • Texas Hill Country • amenities • luxury living • scenic views • real estate
Course Information
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The 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 17 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control26%
Alignment13%
15 Week Flagship Program for The Valley
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Valley. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
Save with mid irons, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Precision23%
Dispersion19%
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim22%
Trajectory14%
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Get StartedChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Square up, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min10 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory18%
Precision13%
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
Precision13%
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Distance Control17%
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory15%
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
Control woods height, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Trajectory21%
Scoring16%
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at The 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 The Valley
Get answers to common questions about playing The Valley and what to expect.
How difficult is The Valley for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, The Valley challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Valley?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Valley?
With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is The Valley and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is The Valley and how should I play it?
The 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 The Valley strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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