41% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Heart Of The Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Heart Of The Valley Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Heart Of The Valley Golf 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 27%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 15%Accuracy 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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Heart Of The Valley Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Heart Of The Valley Golf Club.
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
1949 County Rd 35, Ada, MN 56510, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1960
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⭐4.4(23 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 Heart Of The Valley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of tee power and iron touch on short par fours plus strategic reach on long par fives amid a tough slope that amplifies small errors into bogeys.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 363075 yards2812 metersCR 34.8Bogey 46.5Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 149 | 324 | 347 | 511 | 309 | 183 | 347 | 500 | 3075 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 362975 yards2720 metersCR 34.4Bogey 45.9Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.9 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 139 | 319 | 338 | 505 | 276 | 177 | 335 | 488 | 2975 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 362466 yards2255 metersCR 34.2Bogey 47.7Slope 114
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.7 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 127 | 246 | 288 | 437 | 240 | 158 | 226 | 429 | 2466 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Heart Of The Valley Golf 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
49% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
12 Week Flagship Program for Heart Of The Valley Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Heart Of The Valley Golf Club. 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 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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Get Started65% match
For Black tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
36% match
For Black tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Trajectory32%
Mechanics30%
Precision18%
52% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
74% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
52% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy22%
Dispersion13%
69% 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%
60% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment26%
Precision15%
63% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Dispersion12%
63% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
62% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy25%
Aim10%
65% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim22%
Trajectory16%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision19%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started63% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
28% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
60% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
59% match
For White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Aim26%
Scoring24%
58% match
For White tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Alignment22%
Scoring15%
58% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision20%
Scoring17%
51% match
For White tees
Control long iron spin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory31%
Scoring19%
Mechanics18%
66% match
For White tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
70% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring15%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim26%
Alignment16%
71% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
84% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim20%
Accuracy13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
49% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision19%
Trajectory18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
41% match
For Blue tees
Shape driver flight, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
Precision17%
55% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
55% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Scoring27%
Aim27%
84% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
75% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Heart Of The Valley Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Heart Of The Valley Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Heart Of The Valley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Heart Of The Valley Golf Club technically exacting. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 34.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Heart Of The Valley Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 2770 yards. The back tees extend to 3075.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Heart Of The Valley Golf Club?
With a course rating of 34.8 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 Heart Of The Valley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 3075.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Heart Of The Valley Golf Club 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 Heart Of The Valley Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 3075.0 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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