54% match
For Temp Blue tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Minnesota Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
209
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
Minnesota Valley Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Minnesota 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 27%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 16%Alignment 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.
20.3
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
36.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Minnesota Valley Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Minnesota Valley Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
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
6300 Auto Club Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
73
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay
Opened
1924
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(260 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 Minnesota Valley Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Temp Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Players meet constant precision demands on varied par four approaches and par three tees, while par five lengths create bold reach choices that spike big number risks on both nines.
T
Temp Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736146 yards5620 metersCR 75.6Bogey 108.4Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.4 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 493 | 125 | 339 | 338 | 510 | 244 | 147 | 290 | 436 | 2922 | 469 | 206 | 130 | 363 | 398 | 537 | 320 | 407 | 394 | 3224 | 6146 |
T
Temp Blue/Copper Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735442 yards4976 metersCR 71.6Bogey 102.5Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 51.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 443 | 102 | 339 | 338 | 460 | 244 | 147 | 266 | 285 | 2624 | 441 | 206 | 130 | 339 | 320 | 453 | 285 | 250 | 394 | 2818 | 5442 |
T
Temp Copper Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735265 yards4814 metersCR 70.6Bogey 101.0Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 50.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.0 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 9 | — | 6 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 443 | 102 | 303 | 298 | 460 | 220 | 140 | 266 | 285 | 2517 | 441 | 161 | 105 | 339 | 320 | 453 | 285 | 250 | 394 | 2748 | 5265 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Minnesota 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile28% match
For Temp Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For Temp Blue tees
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring20%
Aim16%
80% match
For Temp Blue tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion18%
Precision14%
13 Week Flagship Program for Minnesota Valley Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Minnesota Valley Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
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56% match
For Temp Blue tees
Advantage from tee, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Precision17%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started62% match
For Temp Blue tees
Set up par or better, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
Precision16%
70% match
For Temp Blue tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
Dispersion16%
46% match
For Temp Blue tees
Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
35% match
For Temp Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Temp Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim22%
Alignment22%
69% match
For Temp Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
61% match
For Temp Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Temp Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment23%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For Temp Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring16%
Aim15%
84% match
For Temp Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Temp Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Aim14%
72% match
For Temp Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Precision17%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started60% match
For Temp Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy25%
Aim14%
71% match
For Temp Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Alignment12%
68% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Challenge limits, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Aim18%
59% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Test your setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Alignment36%
Scoring23%
Distance Control13%
52% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min12 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring29%
Accuracy14%
52% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Control woods height, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
67% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Alignment27%
Distance Control19%
64% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion16%
Aim14%
64% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
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Get Started72% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Aim20%
Alignment14%
62% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment39%
Distance Control31%
Aim8%
60% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring15%
Aim13%
61% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
78% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Temp Blue/Copper tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision15%
Accuracy12%
64% match
For Temp Copper tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment25%
Precision20%
47% match
For Temp Copper tees
Dial in touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy30%
Precision11%
71% match
For Temp Copper tees
Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
46% match
For Temp Copper tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Precision19%
56% match
For Temp Copper tees
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision36%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
80% match
For Temp Copper tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring27%
Aim20%
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Get Started62% match
For Temp Copper tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
65% match
For Temp Copper tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
63% match
For Temp Copper tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring21%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Temp Copper tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment13%
Scoring12%
56% match
For Temp Copper tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Scoring33%
Aim30%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Minnesota Valley Country Club
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United States
Minnesota State Open Championship
7/6/2026
Stroke
WAGR
Pro
men
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Minnesota Valley Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Minnesota Valley Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Minnesota Valley Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Minnesota Valley Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Minnesota Valley Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5706 yards. The back tees extend to 6146.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Minnesota Valley Country Club?
With a course rating of 75.6 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Minnesota Valley Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6146.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Minnesota 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 Minnesota Valley Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6146.0 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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