26% match
For Black-White Combo tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Echo Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
213
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
Vale Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Vale, 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 17%Dispersion 13%
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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Vale
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Vale.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
3150 Echo Valley Drive
Course Description
Echo Valley Country Club is a private, family-owned golf and country club located in Norwalk, Iowa. It features a 27-hole golf course with first-class practice facilities, a swimming pool, tennis court, and a clubhouse, offering a welcoming environment for members of all ages. The club emphasizes a friendly, inclusive atmosphere and serves Des Moines metropolitan area residents with amenities and events for members. The site highlights ongoing course improvements and a long-standing history dating back to 1969.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Packard
Opened
1969
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(110 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 Vale, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black-White Combo
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like mirrored tough nines where par fours create nonstop iron tests, joined by long threes and fives that spike risk on peak difficulty holes if early shots falter.Short game and irons face repeating save pressure amid steady par demands.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706894 yards6304 metersCR 73.4Bogey 98.2Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 489 | 375 | 377 | 177 | 600 | 238 | 448 | 357 | 3447 | 386 | 489 | 375 | 377 | 177 | 600 | 238 | 448 | 357 | 3447 | 6894 |
B
Black-White Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 706592 yards6028 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.8Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.9 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 448 | 375 | 377 | 177 | 552 | 190 | 434 | 357 | 3296 | 386 | 448 | 375 | 377 | 177 | 552 | 190 | 434 | 357 | 3296 | 6592 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705682 yards5196 metersCR 67.6Bogey 88.6Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.3 · Slope 113
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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 302 | 398 | 312 | 342 | 140 | 494 | 143 | 383 | 327 | 2841 | 302 | 398 | 312 | 342 | 140 | 494 | 143 | 383 | 327 | 2841 | 5682 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706290 yards5752 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.4Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 448 | 345 | 357 | 148 | 552 | 190 | 434 | 337 | 3145 | 334 | 448 | 345 | 357 | 148 | 552 | 190 | 434 | 337 | 3145 | 6290 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Vale
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 profile71% match
For Black-White Combo tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion17%
51% match
For Black-White Combo tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started61% match
For Black-White Combo tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Vale
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Vale. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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50% match
For Black-White Combo tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Trajectory18%
Mechanics15%
82% match
For Black-White Combo tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Scoring20%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For Black-White Combo tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For Black-White Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
60% match
For Black-White Combo tees
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Black-White Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black-White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Aim12%
77% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Aim12%
49% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization24%
67% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment25%
Precision14%
64% match
For Black tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
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Get Started50% match
For Black tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
53% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
71% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Dispersion18%
72% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring20%
Alignment17%
37% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
80% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision29%
Trajectory11%
43% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
40% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim17%
Alignment13%
51% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
62% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control14%
43% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Trajectory20%
Mechanics18%
46% match
For White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
47% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Aim19%
Precision18%
52% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
72% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision18%
Alignment18%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
56% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Alignment16%
71% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment15%
Precision14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Vale
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Vale
Get answers to common questions about playing Vale and what to expect.
How difficult is Vale for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Vale challenges consistency. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Vale?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6288 yards. The back tees extend to 6894.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Vale?
With a course rating of 73.4 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Vale and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6894.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Vale 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 Vale strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6894.0 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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