61% match
For Blue-White tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
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Forest City, NC, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
41
41 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Dogwood Valley Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dogwood Valley Gc, 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 24%Distance Control 23%Precision 18%Aim 17%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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dogwood Valley Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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 chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dogwood Valley Gc.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
328 Dogwood Valley Rd, Forest City, NC 28043, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1964
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⭐4.3(70 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 Dogwood Valley Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue-White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course dishes repeating par four tests where tee placement unlocks wedge scoring shots but poor ones spark bogey chains per ratings. Short par threes and lone par five mix in iron demands that reward steady contact over power.
B
Blue-White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695914 yards5408 metersCR 68.6Bogey 89.8Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.5 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.3 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 335 | 174 | 446 | 321 | 319 | 222 | 483 | 363 | 386 | 3049 | 322 | 152 | 425 | 309 | 308 | 198 | 468 | 310 | 373 | 2865 | 5914 |
G
Gold Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 684928 yards4506 metersCR 63.2Bogey 82.6Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.3 · Slope 104
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.3 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 274 | 134 | 380 | 256 | 295 | 175 | 382 | 226 | 342 | 2464 | 274 | 134 | 380 | 256 | 295 | 175 | 382 | 226 | 342 | 2464 | 4928 |
R
Red Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684144 yards3789 metersCR 63.4Bogey 87.4Slope 102
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 43.7 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 43.7 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 261 | 94 | 369 | 252 | 184 | 95 | 340 | 220 | 257 | 2072 | 261 | 94 | 369 | 252 | 184 | 95 | 340 | 220 | 257 | 2072 | 4144 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dogwood Valley Gc
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 41 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Blue-White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control50%
Trajectory25%
Dispersion10%
67% match
For Blue-White tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue-White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Dogwood Valley Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dogwood Valley Gc. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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59% match
For Blue-White tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Blue-White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
80% match
For Blue-White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For Blue-White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
76% match
For Blue-White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Blue-White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Alignment12%
70% match
For Blue-White tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy13%
Precision11%
51% match
For Blue-White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment38%
Aim26%
Scoring24%
57% match
For Blue-White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy28%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Blue-White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Dispersion14%
Scoring13%
72% match
For Blue-White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Precision14%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue-White tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Aim19%
Accuracy13%
57% match
For Red Tees tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
31% match
For Red Tees tees
Sink long putts, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min4 HCP5 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control36%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Red Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Alignment22%
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
78% match
For Red Tees tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
48% match
For Red Tees tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
40% match
For Red Tees tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
36% match
For Red Tees tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Red Tees tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
49% match
For Red Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Alignment24%
70% match
For Red Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Red Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started60% match
For Red Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring28%
Distance Control13%
71% match
For Red Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For Red Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment14%
Distance Control14%
78% match
For Red Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy22%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Red Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For Red Tees tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control29%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Red Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring13%
Alignment12%
61% match
For Gold Tees tees
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
60% match
For Gold Tees tees
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control26%
Scoring13%
70% match
For Gold Tees tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Gold Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
36% match
For Gold Tees tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold Tees tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For Gold Tees tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dogwood Valley Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Dogwood Valley Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Dogwood Valley Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Dogwood Valley Gc challenges consistency. With a slope of 114.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dogwood Valley Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5029 yards. The back tees extend to 5914.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dogwood Valley Gc?
With a course rating of 68.6 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 Dogwood Valley Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5914.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Dogwood Valley Gc and how should I play it?
Dogwood Valley Gc 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 Dogwood Valley Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 5914.0 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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