Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Laurel Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
Laurel Valley Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Laurel 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
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 Laurel Valley Golf Club
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.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Laurel Valley Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
175 Palmer Dr, Ligonier, PA 15658, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Wilson/Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay
Opened
1959
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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 Laurel Valley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Pink Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 51.1 · Slope 140
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 418 | 410 | 534 | 455 | 212 | 524 | 388 | 250 | 480 | 3671 | 468 | 571 | 447 | 432 | 205 | 375 | 441 | 219 | 537 | 3695 | 7366 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.3 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 328 | 460 | 360 | 156 | 460 | 317 | 154 | 353 | 2930 | 330 | 455 | 363 | 368 | 130 | 300 | 363 | 140 | 428 | 2877 | 5807 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.8 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 55.4 · Slope 140
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 342 | 517 | 386 | 176 | 490 | 367 | 167 | 367 | 3172 | 375 | 504 | 389 | 385 | 158 | 330 | 380 | 183 | 450 | 3154 | 6326 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Laurel 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileFeel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Laurel Valley Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Laurel Valley Golf Club. 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 · 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)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, 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 StartedFeel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Laurel Valley Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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5/14/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Valley Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Laurel Valley Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Laurel Valley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Laurel Valley Golf Club presents a demanding test. Its 141.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 76.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Laurel Valley Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6586 yards. The back tees extend to 7366.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Laurel Valley Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.2 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 Laurel Valley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7366.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
What type of course is Laurel 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 Laurel Valley Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 7366.0 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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