Sand from deep bunkers, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Croydon Golf Club at Yering Meadows
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
38
38 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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
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
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 Valley
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Sand | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Valley.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
178 - 180 Victoria Road
Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
2008
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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 30108, USGA, Blue, Women, Valley
30108, USGA, Black, Men, Valley Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 50.6 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.1 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 549 | 424 | 182 | 587 | 361 | 323 | 185 | 437 | 412 | 3460 | 388 | 360 | 455 | 139 | 544 | 357 | 183 | 457 | 538 | 3421 | 6881 |
30108, USGA, Blue, Men, Valley Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.2 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 527 | 394 | 160 | 564 | 343 | 297 | 156 | 396 | 388 | 3225 | 362 | 336 | 420 | 124 | 522 | 332 | 165 | 421 | 526 | 3208 | 6433 |
30108, USGA, White, Men, Valley Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 344 | 139 | 490 | 291 | 268 | 115 | 353 | 328 | 2797 | 337 | 307 | 379 | 106 | 469 | 265 | 138 | 369 | 484 | 2854 | 5651 |
30108, USGA, Blue, Women, Valley Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 56.2 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.9 · Slope 148
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 527 | 394 | 160 | 564 | 343 | 297 | 156 | 396 | 388 | 3225 | 362 | 336 | 420 | 124 | 552 | 332 | 165 | 421 | 526 | 3238 | 6463 |
30108, USGA, Green, Women, Valley Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.9 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 344 | 139 | 490 | 291 | 268 | 115 | 353 | 328 | 2797 | 337 | 307 | 379 | 106 | 469 | 265 | 138 | 369 | 484 | 2854 | 5651 |
30108, USGA, Red, Women, Valley Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 53.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.1 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 344 | 139 | 490 | 291 | 268 | 131 | 353 | 328 | 2813 | 337 | 307 | 379 | 106 | 474 | 265 | 142 | 406 | 484 | 2900 | 5713 |
30108, USGA, Yellow, Women, Valley Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.0 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 466 | 264 | 130 | 390 | 250 | 262 | 106 | 248 | 237 | 2353 | 331 | 232 | 334 | 101 | 375 | 260 | 131 | 362 | 351 | 2477 | 4830 |
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 38 Programs
% match to course practice profileLand near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 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 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get StartedChip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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?
Valley presents a demanding test. Its 144.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 73.9 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 5856 yards. The back tees extend to 6881.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Valley?
With a course rating of 73.9 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?
Stretching to 6881.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Valley 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 Valley strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6881.0 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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