60% match
For Red tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hidden Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Hidden Valley Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hidden 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 27%Scoring 21%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%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.
17.3
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hidden Valley Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
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
All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hidden Valley Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gm@hiddenvalleycc.org
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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
2500 Romar Rd, Salem, VA 24153, USA
Course Description
Hidden Valley Country Club is a private lifestyle club located in Salem, Virginia, offering a championship 18-hole golf course, extensive dining options, and a range of athletic and social amenities. The club focuses on family-friendly experiences, hosting banquets, events, and multiple programs across golf, tennis, pool, and fitness facilities. It emphasizes personalized service, community, and a welcoming culture designed for today’s lifestyles. The campus features renovated spaces and a variety of member activities, making it a home-away-from-home for residents of the Roanoke Valley.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Wilson
Opened
1952
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(172 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 Hidden Valley Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course demands precise irons on repeating short par fours where small errors lead to bogeys, while tougher back-nine par fives and select par fours raise scoring risk through strategic positioning pressure.
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715141 yards4701 metersCR 70.6Bogey 99.5Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.6 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | 9 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 265 | 162 | 338 | 432 | 307 | 101 | 273 | 339 | 2573 | 302 | 110 | 423 | 213 | 269 | 170 | 429 | 350 | 302 | 2568 | 5141 |
R
Red /Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714726 yards4321 metersCR 68.4Bogey 96.0Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 2 | — | 9 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 265 | 162 | 232 | 432 | 307 | 101 | 273 | 200 | 2328 | 302 | 110 | 423 | 213 | 269 | 170 | 305 | 350 | 256 | 2398 | 4726 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726125 yards5601 metersCR 76.0Bogey 107.7Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.4 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | — | 5 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 365 | 186 | 376 | 477 | 369 | 133 | 420 | 348 | 3038 | 381 | 152 | 482 | 312 | 383 | 214 | 449 | 383 | 331 | 3087 | 6125 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hidden 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
46% match
For Red tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
13 Week Flagship Program for Hidden Valley Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hidden Valley Country Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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45% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP5 drills
Precision37%
Scoring20%
Dispersion13%
55% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion14%
Alignment11%
65% match
For Red tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy22%
Trajectory20%
63% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment26%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim14%
53% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
Aim16%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision21%
Aim17%
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring28%
Alignment13%
64% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
24% match
For Red /Green tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
61% match
For Red /Green tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision26%
Green Reading14%
69% match
For Red /Green tees
Set a target, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
75% match
For Red /Green tees
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
61% match
For Red /Green tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control29%
Trajectory10%
64% match
For Red /Green tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
55% match
For Red /Green tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control18%
64% match
For Red /Green tees
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For Red /Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring27%
Aim12%
75% match
For Red /Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
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Get Started68% match
For Red /Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red /Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
81% match
For Red /Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim15%
Precision15%
58% match
For Red /Green tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Red /Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy26%
Aim17%
71% match
For Red /Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
63% match
For Red /Green tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
85% match
For Red /Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision17%
Accuracy15%
58% match
For White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Dispersion18%
Distance Control17%
38% match
For White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Save with mid irons, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
44% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
Precision16%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
68% match
For White 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 White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Precision17%
52% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hidden Valley Country Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Valley Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hidden Valley Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hidden Valley Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Hidden Valley Country Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hidden Valley Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5426 yards. The back tees extend to 6125.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hidden Valley Country Club?
With a course rating of 76.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hidden Valley Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6125.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Hidden Valley Country Club and how should I play it?
Hidden 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 Hidden Valley Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6125.0 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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