70% match
For Blue tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Maple Valley Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
194
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
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Maple Valley Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Maple Valley Golf & Country 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 19%Aim 17%Accuracy 12%
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
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
34.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Maple Valley Golf & Country 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 | 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 Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Maple Valley Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
8600 Maple Valley Rd SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
Course Description
Maple Valley Golf is a family-owned public golf course located near Rochester, Minnesota. Established in 1964, it features a scenic layout framed by limestone bluffs and the Root River, offering a distinctive southeastern Minnesota golfing experience. The club emphasizes its long history, local hospitality, and a range of facilities including a golf shop and leagues, making it a popular destination for both casual players and memberships. Situated about 15 minutes southeast of Rochester, it is celebrated as a hidden gem in Minnesota’s golf landscape.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Wayne Idso
Opened
1964
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(174 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 Maple Valley Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of wedge and short iron accuracy across compact par fours and threes, while long par fives create peak scoring risks through their top difficulty placements. Smart restraint there keeps bogeys in check amid overall approachable structure.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 715925 yards5418 metersCR 68.0Bogey 89.0Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.1 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 43.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 478 | 161 | 386 | 111 | 466 | 420 | 373 | 339 | 3054 | 367 | 186 | 355 | 161 | 498 | 481 | 309 | 155 | 359 | 2871 | 5925 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715718 yards5229 metersCR 67.1Bogey 87.7Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.4 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.3 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | — | 4 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 472 | 145 | 376 | 101 | 456 | 399 | 355 | 327 | 2941 | 358 | 178 | 348 | 150 | 486 | 470 | 298 | 145 | 344 | 2777 | 5718 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715718 yards5229 metersCR 72.5Bogey 100.9Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | — | 4 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 472 | 145 | 376 | 101 | 456 | 399 | 355 | 327 | 2941 | 358 | 178 | 348 | 150 | 486 | 470 | 298 | 145 | 344 | 2777 | 5718 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Maple Valley Golf & Country 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 profile63% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment18%
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Get Started51% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
49% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Maple Valley Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Maple Valley Golf & Country 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
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
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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76% match
For Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
57% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory18%
Aim13%
82% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy15%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy15%
Alignment15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment35%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Aim24%
Scoring16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision17%
Trajectory16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
72% match
For White tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Aim27%
51% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control32%
Visualization22%
59% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control14%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision20%
Alignment15%
78% match
For White tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
20% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
63% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring19%
Alignment15%
63% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Aim18%
Scoring16%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim17%
Alignment12%
53% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim35%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
66% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
60% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment15%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For White tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
43% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For White tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim36%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For White tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion21%
Aim14%
74% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment16%
Distance Control15%
49% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
66% match
For White tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started58% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
76% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
51% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion11%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
48% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment28%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision13%
Trajectory13%
55% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Aim27%
Scoring21%
72% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Precision19%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Maple Valley Golf & Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Maple Valley Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Maple Valley Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Maple Valley Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Maple Valley Golf & Country Club technically exacting. With a slope of 113.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Maple Valley Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5822 yards. The back tees extend to 5925.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Maple Valley Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 68.0 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 Maple Valley Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5925.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Maple Valley Golf & Country Club and how should I play it?
Maple Valley Golf & Country Club 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 Maple Valley Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 113.0 and yardage reaching 5925.0 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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