23% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Meridian Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Meridian Valley Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Meridian Valley 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%Accuracy 15%Aim 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.
17.6
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
29.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Meridian Valley Country Club
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 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 | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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 Meridian Valley Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Greg@MeridianValleyCC.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
24830 136th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042, USA
Course Description
Located centrally between Seattle and Tacoma, membership at Meridian Valley Country Club certainly has its privileges. •World-class Ted Robinson designed championship golf course•Friendly, family-oriented membership•Country club caliber service on and off the course•A large and highly successful Junior golf programCome experience the best kept secret in the South Sound! Located with a panoramic view of Mount Rainier, the Meridian Valley Country Club provides a welcoming and unique golf and social experience. Opened in 1967, Meridian Valley has established itself as first class facility. MVCC also was home to the LPGA Classic for 18 years. An extensive sanding program and immaculately manicured greens provide optimum playing conditions throughout the year. The course, with its four tee boxes, presents an interesting mix of hills and flat tracts. The added challenge of over 50 sand bunkers and nine water hazards offers golfers of every level a new game each time they tee it up at Meridian Valley. Meridian Valley provides a quality, family oriented environment for the recreation, relaxation, and social interaction of our members, their families and guests. The club offers fine dining in a serene setting overlooking the course making every meal memorable. Meridian Valley Country Club is a private club. If you are interested in membership information, we encourage you to contact our staff who will extend you every courtesy.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Robinson
Opened
1965
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(254 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 Meridian Valley Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant par four tests where tee accuracy and approach control carry big scoring risk. Par fives provide some easier birdie paths amid the steady challenge.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726703 yards6129 metersCR 72.4Bogey 97.2Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.5 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 355 | 176 | 553 | 417 | 186 | 392 | 395 | 531 | 3358 | 393 | 373 | 214 | 382 | 491 | 444 | 351 | 173 | 524 | 3345 | 6703 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726423 yards5873 metersCR 71.2Bogey 96.0Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.7 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 340 | 158 | 553 | 368 | 170 | 392 | 395 | 495 | 3224 | 393 | 338 | 180 | 382 | 491 | 378 | 351 | 162 | 524 | 3199 | 6423 |
G
Gold/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726059 yards5540 metersCR 69.4Bogey 94.0Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.0 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 11 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 325 | 158 | 523 | 340 | 170 | 360 | 355 | 470 | 3034 | 345 | 338 | 150 | 360 | 476 | 370 | 325 | 162 | 499 | 3025 | 6059 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Meridian Valley 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
50% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
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Get Started58% match
For Blue tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment26%
Scoring14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Meridian Valley Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Meridian Valley Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
49% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
55% match
For Blue tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Aim24%
Dispersion17%
72% match
For Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control15%
Precision15%
43% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment16%
Accuracy12%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision24%
Aim15%
56% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim27%
Alignment25%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion18%
Aim16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision19%
Dispersion10%
62% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
50% match
For Blue/White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Blue/White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy16%
Scoring14%
35% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion18%
63% match
For Blue/White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
34% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started43% match
For Blue/White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Scoring21%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring16%
Trajectory12%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
71% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Dispersion18%
63% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
Accuracy20%
34% match
For Blue/White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
63% match
For Blue/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue/White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
40% match
For Gold/White tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
51% match
For Gold/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment29%
Precision16%
40% match
For Gold/White tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
44% match
For Gold/White tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
72% match
For Gold/White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Gold/White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Gold/White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring18%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Gold/White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Aim20%
Accuracy16%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian Valley Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Meridian Valley Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Meridian Valley Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Meridian Valley Country Club challenges consistency. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Meridian Valley Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6381 yards. The back tees extend to 6703.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Meridian Valley Country Club?
With a course rating of 72.4 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 Meridian Valley Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6703.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Meridian Valley Country 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 Meridian Valley Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6703.0 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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