Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hidden Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Hidden Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hidden Valley Golf Course, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hidden Valley Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hidden Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
cnance@golflawson.com
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Facilities
Location
800 NE 184th St, Lawson, MO 64062, USA
Course Description
Hidden Valley Golf Course is a golf facility offering a championship-style course with public access, along with practice amenities such as a driving range and putting green. The site highlights various sections including course information, rates, and events, indicating a focus on both daily play and special events. Located under the Hidden Valley branding, the course provides an on-site experience for local golfers and visitors, hosting tournaments and community activities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Leo Johnson
Opened
1995
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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 Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 439 | 427 | 165 | 398 | 188 | 426 | 454 | 390 | 513 | 3400 | 635 | 435 | 430 | 302 | 120 | 346 | 160 | 464 | 373 | 3265 | 6665 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.0 · Slope 112
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 405 | 399 | 158 | 390 | 174 | 390 | 414 | 375 | 503 | 3208 | 585 | 421 | 399 | 279 | 112 | 316 | 154 | 458 | 351 | 3075 | 6283 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.1 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 45.7 · Slope 105
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 325 | 112 | 325 | 140 | 320 | 330 | 305 | 395 | 2577 | 385 | 300 | 305 | 255 | 100 | 245 | 120 | 385 | 258 | 2353 | 4930 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hidden Valley Golf Course
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 profileWork on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Hidden Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hidden Valley Golf Course. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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 · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedCommit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control long iron spin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hidden Valley Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Hidden Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Hidden Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Hidden Valley Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hidden Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5798 yards. The back tees extend to 6665.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hidden Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.0 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hidden Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6665.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Hidden Valley Golf Course 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 Hidden Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 120.0 and yardage reaching 6665.0 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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