50% match
For Green tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Holiday Valley Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
Holiday Valley Resort Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Holiday Valley Resort, 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%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 14%
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.
16.4
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
29.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Holiday Valley Resort
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Holiday Valley Resort.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
INFO@HOLIDAYVALLEY.COM
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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
6557 Holiday Valley Rd, Ellicottville, NY 14731, USA
Course Description
Conference Venue and meeting center near Buffalo NY, Cleveland OHAll year 'round groups at Holiday Valley have plenty to do and terrific facilities in which to do them! Businesses and associations can plan meetings in our extraordinary lodges and outdoor venues. Ski groups love our network of 56 slopes and 13 lifts. Golf groups enjoy the newly renovated Double Black Diamond course. Wedding and family groups appreciate the convenient lodging and many options for banquets and receptions.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Paul Albanese/Ferdinand Garbin
Opened
1964
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⭐4.2(95 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 Holiday Valley Resort, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up repeated par four battles that pressure driving and irons for position, while back nine slope and bogey rises heighten risk on key stretches with short threes for added precision.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706065 yards5546 metersCR 70.7Bogey 93.7Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | — | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 342 | 367 | 384 | 189 | 474 | 363 | 378 | 140 | 3017 | 150 | 346 | 165 | 395 | 507 | 200 | 419 | 459 | 407 | 3048 | 6065 |
D
Double Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706493 yards5937 metersCR 72.8Bogey 96.7Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 17 | — | 18 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 351 | 400 | 423 | 202 | 491 | 374 | 404 | 150 | 3189 | 171 | 365 | 187 | 446 | 548 | 220 | 458 | 480 | 429 | 3304 | 6493 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715503 yards5032 metersCR 71.0Bogey 99.4Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.1 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 317 | 323 | 368 | 158 | 434 | 322 | 363 | 127 | 2724 | 137 | 327 | 150 | 376 | 484 | 174 | 396 | 398 | 337 | 2779 | 5503 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714732 yards4327 metersCR 69.4Bogey 97.7Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | — | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 275 | 292 | 280 | 140 | 343 | 263 | 339 | 115 | 2342 | 104 | 292 | 124 | 317 | 395 | 131 | 363 | 365 | 299 | 2390 | 4732 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Holiday Valley Resort
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 profile65% match
For Green tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For Green tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
67% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
10 Week Flagship Program for Holiday Valley Resort
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Holiday Valley Resort. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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53% match
For Green tees
Control driver arc, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision25%
Mechanics15%
52% match
For Green tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Green tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min4 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring30%
Accuracy24%
66% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
Aim19%
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Get Started73% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim21%
Precision18%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy17%
Alignment12%
70% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
78% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Accuracy14%
68% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion18%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Precision17%
55% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control17%
48% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Aim28%
Alignment22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%
71% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
60% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment17%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Alignment34%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
42% match
For Double Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Double Black tees
Fly out and stop close, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min31 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
38% match
For Double Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
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Get Started70% match
For Double Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
18% match
For Double Black tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
63% match
For Double Black tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP6 drills
Trajectory23%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Double Black tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
48% match
For Double Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
55% match
For Double Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Dispersion17%
70% match
For Double Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Alignment19%
68% match
For Double Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Double Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Aim24%
Dispersion15%
60% match
For Double Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
71% match
For Double Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy21%
Aim18%
72% match
For Double Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Aim15%
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Get Started65% match
For Double Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion18%
64% match
For Black tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
69% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Holiday Valley Resort
Get answers to common questions about playing Holiday Valley Resort and what to expect.
How difficult is Holiday Valley Resort for mid-handicap golfers?
Holiday Valley Resort presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 130.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Holiday Valley Resort?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5612 yards. The back tees extend to 6493.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Holiday Valley Resort?
With a course rating of 72.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Holiday Valley Resort and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6493.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Holiday Valley Resort and how should I play it?
Holiday Valley Resort 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 Holiday Valley Resort strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6493.0 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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