Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Maple Valley Golf & Country Club.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
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.
Everything you need to know about Maple Valley Golf & Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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8600 Maple Valley Rd SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA
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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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Wayne Idso
Opened
1964
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Scorecard
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.
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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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Maple Valley Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Maple Valley Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Maple Valley Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Maple Valley Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Maple Valley Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Maple Valley Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Maple Valley Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Maple Valley Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Maple Valley Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Maple Valley Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Maple Valley Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Maple Valley Golf & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedImprove 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick spot and trust, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Maple Valley Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 5925.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
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.
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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