63% match
For Red tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hopewell Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Hopewell Valley Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hopewell Valley Golf 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 23%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Precision 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hopewell Valley Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
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.
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
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hopewell Valley Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
pj@hvgc.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
114 Pennington - Hopewell Rd, Hopewell, NJ 08525, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Thomas Winton
Opened
1927
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(171 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 Hopewell Valley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four approach tests that stress iron control before back nine par fives heighten length and layup decisions under rising difficulty. Bogey risks build steadily on longer holes where poor contact leads to big numbers.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726195 yards5665 metersCR 70.0Bogey 92.8Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 126
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 352 | 152 | 451 | 398 | 380 | 457 | 372 | 115 | 3024 | 368 | 384 | 346 | 157 | 338 | 383 | 460 | 191 | 544 | 3171 | 6195 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725406 yards4943 metersCR 71.1Bogey 101.1Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 295 | 125 | 414 | 341 | 385 | 426 | 284 | 96 | 2682 | 329 | 347 | 331 | 119 | 317 | 298 | 413 | 115 | 455 | 2724 | 5406 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726174 yards5646 metersCR 76.7Bogey 107.5Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.2 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 348 | 151 | 454 | 403 | 385 | 462 | 373 | 129 | 3048 | 361 | 394 | 343 | 144 | 340 | 366 | 435 | 195 | 548 | 3126 | 6174 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hopewell Valley Golf 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 profile52% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control34%
Visualization20%
62% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Precision15%
52% match
For Red tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP9 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision23%
Scoring16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Hopewell Valley Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hopewell Valley Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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69% match
For Red tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Dispersion23%
Scoring22%
73% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim17%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit close to hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy22%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment24%
Accuracy22%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
70% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
76% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
77% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
56% match
For White tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
74% match
For White tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control16%
52% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
31% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
37% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
60% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment25%
Distance Control21%
65% 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%
61% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment14%
Trajectory11%
64% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment20%
72% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion16%
Aim16%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy20%
Alignment13%
51% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
65% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Precision17%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
45% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control26%
Aim24%
68% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
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Get Started75% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring20%
Aim13%
52% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Aim24%
Scoring20%
75% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring15%
Dispersion12%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Hopewell Valley Golf Club
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United States
Central NJ Junior Open
6/5/2026
Tournament
Central NJ Junior Open
women
Open for registration
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Junior Event at Hopewell Valley
6/24/2026
Tournament
Junior Event at Hopewell Valley
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Open for registration
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Northeast Regional Invitational
9/18/2026
Tournament
Northeast Regional Invitational
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hopewell Valley Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hopewell Valley Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hopewell Valley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Hopewell Valley Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hopewell Valley Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5800 yards. The back tees extend to 6195.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hopewell Valley Golf Club?
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 Hopewell Valley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6195.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Hopewell Valley Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Hopewell Valley Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6195.0 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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