66% 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 Mint Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
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
Mint Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mint Valley Golf Course, 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 28%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mint Valley Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
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.
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 Mint Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jim.nickerson@mylongview.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
4002 Pennsylvania St, Longview, WA 98632, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ron Fream
Opened
1976
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⭐4.4(356 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 Mint Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles where tee precision and iron control face rising back nine stress, turning minor slips into lost strokes.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716405 yards5857 metersCR 70.5Bogey 93.2Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.5 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.7 · Slope 127
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 388 | 539 | 213 | 171 | 390 | 337 | 466 | 194 | 388 | 3086 | 410 | 503 | 142 | 363 | 382 | 540 | 403 | 167 | 409 | 3319 | 6405 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715166 yards4724 metersCR 64.4Bogey 85.0Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.5 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.5 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 3 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 346 | 455 | 145 | 109 | 327 | 271 | 382 | 131 | 326 | 2492 | 341 | 437 | 115 | 272 | 303 | 456 | 305 | 96 | 349 | 2674 | 5166 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715866 yards5364 metersCR 68.1Bogey 89.5Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.7 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 369 | 489 | 178 | 152 | 355 | 320 | 431 | 172 | 364 | 2830 | 373 | 470 | 123 | 312 | 358 | 522 | 348 | 151 | 379 | 3036 | 5866 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mint Valley Golf Course
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 profile42% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
80% match
For Blue tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Aim15%
70% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
Alignment14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Mint Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mint Valley Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
30% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
69% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Aim23%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
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%
60% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Distance Control13%
74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Precision15%
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Get Started74% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Aim19%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision17%
Alignment14%
66% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control24%
Alignment13%
62% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring16%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy20%
Alignment19%
47% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
63% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion24%
Scoring18%
32% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision24%
Trajectory18%
69% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment22%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
65% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control13%
79% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
74% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control25%
Precision16%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Accuracy12%
55% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control33%
Visualization21%
54% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim36%
Distance Control17%
Alignment13%
60% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
35% match
For Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
73% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion15%
77% match
For Gold tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Aim23%
Scoring19%
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Get Started56% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim28%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
79% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
Aim17%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion19%
Precision15%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mint Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Mint Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Mint Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Mint Valley Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mint Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5786 yards. The back tees extend to 6405.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mint Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 Mint Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6405.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Mint Valley Golf Course and how should I play it?
Mint Valley Golf Course 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 Mint Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6405.0 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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