Build putting confidence, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hidden Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hidden Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
1753 Panther Valley Rd, Pine Grove, PA 17963, USA
Course Description
Distinct Golf is a family-owned group operating five public golf courses of distinction across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The portfolio includes Hidden Valley Golf Course in Friedensburg, PA; Wedgewood Golf Course in Allentown; Fairview Golf Course in Lebanon; Bunker Hill Golf Course north of Princeton, NJ; and Willow Hollow Golf Course. The organization traces its origins to 1958 with the Jones family, emphasizing long-standing public play and a heritage of course ownership across multiple generations.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Harrison/Ferdinand Garbin
Opened
1958
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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 Gold
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.9 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | — | 16 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 534 | 436 | 413 | 408 | 464 | 187 | 303 | 153 | 395 | 3293 | 326 | 207 | 355 | 527 | 306 | 347 | 426 | 163 | 307 | 2964 | 6257 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 50.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | — | 16 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 471 | 336 | 317 | 368 | 397 | 148 | 247 | 135 | 329 | 2748 | 307 | 160 | 299 | 440 | 291 | 281 | 343 | 142 | 288 | 2551 | 5299 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.6 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 1 | — | 16 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 312 | 301 | 342 | 381 | 132 | 230 | 119 | 317 | 2579 | 278 | 142 | 278 | 418 | 268 | 256 | 318 | 124 | 273 | 2355 | 4934 |
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileSave par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
15 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 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAdvanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop Missing Short Putts
Sink All Short Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Sink Every Mid Putt
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?
Players often find Hidden Valley Golf Course technically exacting. The 120.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.0 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 5596 yards. The back tees extend to 6257.0 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 70.0 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 6257.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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 6257.0 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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