48% match
For Gold tees
Beat streaks, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy24%
Green Reading10%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lykens Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
Lykens Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Lykens 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 17%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.
19.1
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Lykens Valley Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Lykens Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
chad@lykensvalley.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
1724 PA-25, Millersburg, PA 17061, USA
Course Description
Lykens Valley Golf Resort is an 18-hole championship golf course located in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, near Harrisburg. The course offers a scenic layout with elevation changes, water features, and doglegs, designed by Harlan Willis and set in Central Pennsylvania countryside. Amenities include a full service Pro Shop, an indoor golf simulator, a driving range, and practice green, with additional options like tee times, private outings, and events/leagues. The resort emphasizes a complete golf experience with dining and lodging partners in the vicinity.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1960
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(223 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 Lykens Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a precision layout packed with short par fours and frequent par threes that test repeated iron control, while a few stouter par fives bring birdie chances mixed with blowup risk on key trouble holes.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715260 yards4810 metersCR 65.6Bogey 85.6Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 42.9 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.7 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 418 | 333 | 182 | 321 | 460 | 130 | 286 | 292 | 2731 | 180 | 335 | 155 | 264 | 170 | 394 | 293 | 483 | 255 | 2529 | 5260 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 715573 yards5096 metersCR 66.7Bogey 87.3Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.2 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.1 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 470 | 333 | 182 | 321 | 460 | 158 | 345 | 352 | 2930 | 180 | 335 | 155 | 295 | 205 | 410 | 304 | 483 | 276 | 2643 | 5573 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715260 yards4810 metersCR 70.2Bogey 97.5Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 11 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 418 | 333 | 182 | 321 | 460 | 130 | 286 | 292 | 2731 | 180 | 335 | 155 | 264 | 170 | 394 | 293 | 483 | 255 | 2529 | 5260 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714951 yards4527 metersCR 68.4Bogey 94.8Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 48.6 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.2 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 11 | — | 12 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 303 | 397 | 328 | 129 | 301 | 453 | 120 | 379 | 288 | 2698 | 140 | 330 | 127 | 261 | 151 | 320 | 260 | 430 | 234 | 2253 | 4951 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Lykens 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Gold tees
Challenge limits, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
35% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
14 Week Flagship Program for Lykens Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Lykens Valley Golf Course. 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 2–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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70% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion14%
45% match
For Gold tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
59% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision22%
Aim17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
Aim22%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
75% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
72% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring25%
Distance Control22%
69% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
41% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
Dispersion17%
51% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
74% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
Aim19%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
71% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment22%
Dispersion13%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Alignment12%
56% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Aim27%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control14%
56% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision27%
Dispersion16%
57% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
Aim19%
74% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
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Get Started65% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Scoring18%
Dispersion16%
45% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
63% match
For Gold tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring26%
Alignment20%
71% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring26%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Scoring14%
59% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
62% match
For Green tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Lykens Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Lykens Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Lykens Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Lykens Valley Golf Course presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 66.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Lykens Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5262 yards. The back tees extend to 5573.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Lykens Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 66.7 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Lykens Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5573.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Lykens Valley Golf Course 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 Lykens Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 111.0 and yardage reaching 5573.0 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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