45% match
For Black/Blue tees
Trust your read, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Scoring20%
Alignment10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lake Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
162
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
Lake Valley Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lake 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 26%Scoring 22%Precision 19%Aim 15%Dispersion 15%
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.
16.9
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
29.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lake Valley Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lake Valley Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mitch@lakevalley.com
Giving lessons at Lake Valley Golf Club? Get featured here.
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
4400 Lake Valley Dr, Niwot, CO 80503, USA
Course Description
Welcome to Lake Valley, a private golf club located three miles north of Boulder, Colorado and only 45 minutes from Denver. We want you to visit and have the opportunity to meet some of our greatest assets, our Members. The Persimmon Grill, our Golf Shop and our Clinics & Lessons are open to the Public, while our golf course and practice facilities are available to only our Members and those booking tournaments.Lake Valley Golf Club is nestled in the Rocky Mountains and features a 6,891-yard Press Maxwell designed (1964) links-styled championship course which is challenging enough to test the most avid golfer and yet, from the right tees, can be enjoyed by the novice golfer as well. Our members also enjoy free ski passes at Eldora Mountain resort in the winter as well as fishing, swimming and boating in the lake bordering our 4th hole throughout the summer. And when traveling they have the opportunity to play over 200 private courses nationwide through our affiliation with Private Club Network for fees of $50 or less.
golf club niwot colorado • public golf colorado • persimmon grill • golf lessons • club dining • tournaments • golf outings • flatirons views • golf course with dining • open to public golf • private club feel public access • golf memberships city colorado • golf shop • great views golf course • family-friendly golf colorado • golf club • private membership • golf course • Rocky Mountains • sports • leisure activities • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Press Maxwell
Opened
1964
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.8(50 reviews)
View on Google MapsLake Valley Golf Club Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Lake Valley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black/Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests through long par fours needing sharp drives and irons plus reachable par fives that tempt but punish errors. Back nine builds extra tension with steeper challenges forcing smart play to hold score.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706796 yards6214 metersCR 71.9Bogey 97.1Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.2 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.9 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | — | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 430 | 446 | 314 | 192 | 413 | 236 | 429 | 530 | 3397 | 390 | 590 | 210 | 417 | 379 | 435 | 180 | 421 | 377 | 3399 | 6796 |
B
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706572 yards6009 metersCR 70.6Bogey 95.7Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.9 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | — | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 430 | 421 | 314 | 172 | 413 | 215 | 408 | 530 | 3310 | 390 | 579 | 181 | 417 | 362 | 387 | 170 | 421 | 355 | 3262 | 6572 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706467 yards5913 metersCR 70.3Bogey 95.1Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.7 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 7 | — | 8 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 417 | 421 | 302 | 172 | 407 | 215 | 408 | 524 | 3240 | 381 | 579 | 181 | 397 | 362 | 387 | 170 | 415 | 355 | 3227 | 6467 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lake 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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Black/Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
84% match
For Black/Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Dispersion18%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
58% match
For Black/Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Lake Valley Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lake Valley Golf Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
20% match
For Black/Blue tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started58% match
For Black/Blue tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
56% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim31%
Alignment15%
49% match
For Black/Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Black/Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring21%
Aim15%
59% match
For Black/Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Black/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
63% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision22%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Black/Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Alignment22%
Aim16%
79% match
For Black/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Alignment16%
53% match
For Black/Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Black/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
67% match
For Black/Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Precision14%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started84% match
For Black/Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
40% match
For Black/Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Black/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Black/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Black/Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
53% match
For Black tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision30%
Green Reading14%
71% match
For Black tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
87% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Dispersion18%
70% match
For Black tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring25%
Trajectory23%
69% match
For Black tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started42% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
70% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control14%
Precision13%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Accuracy17%
66% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
78% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
62% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim17%
Precision12%
40% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started70% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
66% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
36% match
For Blue tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Scoring16%
Alignment13%
82% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
45% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory19%
Mechanics18%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Lake Valley Golf Club
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 Lake Valley Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Lake Valley Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Lake Valley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Lake Valley Golf Club challenges consistency. At 136.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lake Valley Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6632 yards. The back tees extend to 6796.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lake Valley Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Lake Valley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6796.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Lake Valley Golf Club 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 Lake Valley Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6796.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Lake Valley Golf Club. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
49 Programs
2.96 km away
Haystack Mountain Golf Club - Haystack Mountain Golf Course
Niwot, CO
16 Programs
6.74 km away
Boulder Country Club - Championship
Boulder, Colorado
12 Programs
6.74 km away
Boulder Country Club - Fowler
Boulder, Colorado
49 Programs
9.96 km away
Flatirons Golf Course
Boulder, CO
46 Programs
12.82 km away
Twin Peaks Golf Course
Longmont, CO
47 Programs
13.64 km away
Sunset Golf Course
Longmont, CO
12 Programs
13.64 km away
Sunset Golf Course - Sunset (Alternate Tees)
Longmont, Colorado
46 Programs
15.05 km away
Indian Peaks Golf Club - Indian Peaks Golf Course
Lafayette, CO
44 Programs
17.21 km away
Fox Hill Country Club - Fox Hill Club, The
Longmont, CO
Same Architect
Courses by Press Maxwell
Explore other courses designed by Press Maxwell. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 6 Courses
East Ridge Country Club
East Ridge Country Club
Shreveport, LA
Conquistador Golf Course
Conquistador Golf Course
Cortez, CO
Fremont Hills Country Club
Fremont Hills Country Club
Nixa, MO
Lake Valley Golf Club
Lake Valley Golf Club
Niwot, CO
Pfluger 9
Pinehurst Country Club
Denver, CO
Applewood Golf Course
Applewood Golf Course
Golden, CO