Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Hidden Valley Country Club.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
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.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Everything you need to know about Hidden Valley Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
gm@hiddenvalleycc.org
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Michael, Ryan, and Phil can help you get in shape for Hidden Valley Country Club.
Michael Abraham
Head Golf Professional
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Ryan Kartchner
Head Golf Professional
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Phil Smiley
PGA Head Golf Professional
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2500 Romar Rd, Salem, VA 24153, USA
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.
golf course • golf lessons • driving range • tennis programs • fitness center • pool • banquets and events • family-friendly club • private lifestyle club • golf outings • club dining • wedding and events venues • roanoke valley • salem virginia • country club • recreational facilities • membership • social events • community • leisure • recreation
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Wilson
Opened
1952
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hidden Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hidden Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hidden Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hidden Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hidden Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hidden Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hidden Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hidden Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hidden Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hidden Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Hidden Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileTreat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Full 50 days 69 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get StartedSee the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set a target, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSave with mid irons, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Hidden Valley Country Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6125.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
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.
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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