47% match
For RED tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mill Valley Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
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
Mill Valley Golf Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mill Valley Golf Links, 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 30%Scoring 20%Precision 18%Aim 16%Accuracy 13%
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
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mill Valley Golf Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mill Valley Golf Links.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
millvalleygolflinks@hotmail.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
380 Mill Valley Rd, Belchertown, MA 01007, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1960
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(131 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 Mill Valley Golf Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for RED
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces ongoing decisions on iron distances to varied par fours where misses spike bogey counts, especially under front nine pressure that heightens scoring risks. Par fives repeat birdie lures but demand safe positioning to dodge doubles.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726592 yards6028 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.3Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 206 | 319 | 382 | 316 | 468 | 362 | 552 | 422 | 323 | 3350 | 500 | 517 | 331 | 311 | 240 | 371 | 400 | 400 | 172 | 3242 | 6592 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725546 yards5071 metersCR 71.9Bogey 102.9Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 54.0 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 146 | 236 | 352 | 290 | 410 | 332 | 532 | 402 | 290 | 2990 | 480 | 410 | 256 | 210 | 175 | 312 | 270 | 305 | 138 | 2556 | 5546 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724925 yards4503 metersCR 70.8Bogey 100.9Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.4 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 142 | 226 | 276 | 239 | 387 | 262 | 425 | 314 | 230 | 2501 | 470 | 400 | 246 | 200 | 131 | 301 | 250 | 298 | 128 | 2424 | 4925 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mill Valley Golf Links
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 profile52% match
For RED tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
69% match
For RED tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For RED tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
9 Week Flagship Program for Mill Valley Golf Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mill Valley Golf Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For RED tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
70% match
For RED tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
69% match
For RED tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started66% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
60% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
Dispersion12%
69% match
For RED tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
75% match
For RED tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Precision21%
Aim20%
61% match
For RED tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy25%
Alignment20%
74% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For RED tees
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
44% match
For GOLD tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For GOLD tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
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Get Started44% match
For GOLD tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
35% match
For GOLD tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
48% match
For GOLD tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
48% match
For GOLD tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion22%
Precision20%
51% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
79% match
For GOLD tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Precision16%
75% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started44% match
For BLUE tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Scoring16%
56% match
For BLUE tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Trajectory16%
19% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
39% match
For BLUE tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
48% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment22%
Aim20%
65% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
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Get Started68% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mill Valley Golf Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Mill Valley Golf Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Mill Valley Golf Links for mid-handicap golfers?
Mill Valley Golf Links presents a demanding test. At 130.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mill Valley Golf Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5758 yards. The back tees extend to 6592.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mill Valley Golf Links?
With a course rating of 72.2 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 Mill Valley Golf Links and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6592.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Mill Valley Golf Links and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Mill Valley Golf Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6592.0 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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