56% match
For Blue tees
Choose a clear target, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Scoring23%
Stroke16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Golden Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Golden Valley Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Golden Valley Country Club, 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 29%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Precision 15%Accuracy 14%
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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
29.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Golden Valley Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Golden Valley Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
henryo@pga.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
7001 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55427, USA
Course Description
The Club at Golden Valley is a private championship-style country club offering a world-class golf course along with premier social amenities, tennis and swimming facilities, and exceptional dining. It serves members and guests in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a strong focus on weddings, corporate and social events, and a broad range of sporting and dining experiences. The club provides facilities for golf, racquet sports, pool, dining, and event spaces, anchored by its address at 7001 Golden Valley Road in Golden Valley, MN 55427.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. W. Tillinghast, Ron Forse
Opened
1914
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(278 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 Golden Valley Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a ball-striker's battleground where stout par fours and reachable par fives create nonstop decisions on power versus position, with front nine demands amplifying early risk for steady scoring.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 737004 yards6404 metersCR 74.6Bogey 101.4Slope 144
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 51.4 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 511 | 556 | 426 | 339 | 168 | 491 | 445 | 209 | 432 | 3577 | 536 | 173 | 408 | 491 | 180 | 432 | 448 | 185 | 574 | 3427 | 7004 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 736701 yards6127 metersCR 73.2Bogey 99.5Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.2 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 511 | 526 | 375 | 339 | 168 | 491 | 422 | 170 | 382 | 3384 | 504 | 153 | 408 | 491 | 180 | 432 | 413 | 162 | 574 | 3317 | 6701 |
W
White/Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 736294 yards5755 metersCR 71.4Bogey 96.9Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.1 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.8 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 6 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 491 | 356 | 324 | 161 | 467 | 422 | 170 | 354 | 3214 | 443 | 153 | 395 | 468 | 165 | 375 | 391 | 162 | 528 | 3080 | 6294 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Golden Valley Country Club
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Blue tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Precision15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
15 Week Flagship Program for Golden Valley Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Golden Valley Country Club. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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47% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control12%
73% match
For Blue tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion16%
44% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment24%
Accuracy20%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Precision16%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
75% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision16%
Scoring15%
82% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Accuracy13%
26% match
For White/Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
74% match
For White/Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Aim14%
73% match
For White/Gold tees
Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim19%
Accuracy19%
79% match
For White/Gold tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring17%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For White/Gold tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
67% match
For White/Gold tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
44% match
For White/Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For White/Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control34%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started48% match
For White/Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment28%
Scoring26%
55% match
For White/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
74% match
For White/Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Scoring18%
74% match
For White/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Alignment14%
62% match
For White/Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring37%
Aim25%
Alignment15%
56% match
For White/Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For White/Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment20%
Precision12%
53% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization22%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
Accuracy19%
56% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Aim37%
Dispersion14%
Scoring13%
45% match
For White/Blue tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
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Get Started41% match
For White/Blue tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
44% match
For White/Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
39% match
For White/Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion20%
84% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
72% match
For White/Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
73% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For White/Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
79% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Precision15%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Golden Valley Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Valley Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Golden Valley Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Golden Valley Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Golden Valley Country Club technically exacting. With a slope rating of 144.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Golden Valley Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6649 yards. The back tees extend to 7004.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Golden Valley Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.6 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Golden Valley Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7004.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Golden Valley Country Club and how should I play it?
Golden Valley Country Club 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 Golden Valley Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 7004.0 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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