68% match
For Green tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision28%
Aim25%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Deer Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Deer Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Deer 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 24%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%Aim 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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Deer Valley Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Deer Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
tking@deervalleygolf.com
Giving lessons at Deer Valley Golf Course? Get featured here.
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
3298 Hoover Rd, Deer Grove, IL 61243, USA
Course Description
Deer Valley Golf is a public 27-hole golf course in Barneveld, southern Wisconsin, featuring three distinct layouts—the Ridge, Prairie, and Valley courses—set on 270 acres with scenic prairies and rolling terrain. The facility emphasizes a blend of challenging play and beautiful views, and offers additional amenities including a lodge and practice facilities. Opened in 1999, it hosts events, memberships, PGA instructional programs, and a stay-and-play experience near Wisconsin’s natural landscapes.
27-hole golf course • ridge course • prairie course • valley course • public golf course • barneveld wisconsin • wisconsin golf • golf instruction • outings • stay and play • deer valley lodge • golf reservations • club championship • tournaments • golf course • southern wisconsin • golfing • outdoor recreation • sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1999
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(148 reviews)
View on Google MapsDeer Valley Golf Course Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Deer Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours demanding tight iron control for pars, while par fives stand out as repeated scoring traps from their top difficulty rankings.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 725039 yards4608 metersCR 65.1Bogey 85.2Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.7 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.5 · Slope 108
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6 | — | 3 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 111 | 450 | 263 | 256 | 172 | 303 | 347 | 329 | 2534 | 407 | 276 | 326 | 108 | 300 | 122 | 385 | 295 | 286 | 2505 | 5039 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726414 yards5865 metersCR 71.1Bogey 95.3Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 127
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6 | — | 3 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 183 | 540 | 365 | 290 | 205 | 396 | 435 | 400 | 3214 | 500 | 314 | 429 | 155 | 386 | 145 | 535 | 370 | 366 | 3200 | 6414 |
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725039 yards4608 metersCR 69.9Bogey 98.8Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.5 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.3 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6 | — | 3 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 111 | 450 | 263 | 256 | 172 | 303 | 347 | 329 | 2534 | 407 | 276 | 326 | 108 | 300 | 122 | 385 | 295 | 286 | 2505 | 5039 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725718 yards5229 metersCR 73.6Bogey 104.5Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.9 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.6 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 6 | — | 3 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 156 | 512 | 317 | 256 | 172 | 350 | 400 | 373 | 2874 | 462 | 294 | 373 | 125 | 342 | 127 | 505 | 330 | 286 | 2844 | 5718 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Deer 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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile74% match
For Green tees
Turn into par saves, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Aim15%
Accuracy13%
50% match
For Green tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy32%
Visualization11%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started67% match
For Green tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
10 Week Flagship Program for Deer Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Deer Valley Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
47% match
For Green tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
57% match
For Green tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
36% match
For Blue tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
56% match
For Blue tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring18%
Dispersion16%
55% match
For Blue tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Visualization22%
Accuracy21%
37% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
24% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
58% match
For Blue tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision23%
Dispersion18%
40% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy23%
Aim12%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control18%
Dispersion18%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
33% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% 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%
45% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started68% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim17%
Precision14%
71% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control25%
Alignment11%
33% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim23%
Trajectory18%
66% match
For Black tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
53% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
71% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Precision15%
66% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Accuracy21%
73% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started76% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion18%
Precision15%
43% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
63% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment13%
Precision12%
52% match
For Black tees
Match plan to shot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Deer Valley Golf Course
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 Deer Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Deer Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Deer Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Deer Valley Golf Course technically exacting. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Deer Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5726 yards. The back tees extend to 6414.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Deer Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.1 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 Deer Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6414.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Deer Valley Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Deer Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6414.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Deer Valley Golf Course. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
14 Programs
0.8 km away
Deer Valley Country Club - Regulation
Deer Grove, Illinois
49 Programs
15.29 km away
Rock River Country Club - Rock River Golf And Pool
Rock Falls, IL
46 Programs
21.6 km away
Emerald Hill Golf Club - Emerald Hill
Sterling, IL
47 Programs
21.74 km away
Prophet Hills Country Club
Prophetstown, IL
12 Programs
30.37 km away
Timber Creek Golf - Dixon
Dixon, Illinois
47 Programs
30.62 km away
Timber Creek Golf Course - Timber Creek Golf Club
Dixon, IL
17 Programs
31.21 km away
Shady Oaks Country Club - Shady Oaks
Amboy, Illinois
13 Programs
33.18 km away
Lake Erie Country Club - 9
Erie, Illinois
46 Programs
33.21 km away
The Pinery Country Club - Lake Erie Country Club
Erie, IL