64% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Sink with precision, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Aim17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mon Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Mon Valley Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mon 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 26%Scoring 24%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
19
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mon Valley Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
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
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mon Valley Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
clarkie1@ptd.net
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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
1188 Country Club Rd, Monongahela, PA 15063, USA
Course Description
The Valley Country Club & Golf Course is nestled in the pristine valley of the Sugarloaf area and boasts a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains and the natural ambiance of the valley terrain. As proud as we are of our Tillinghast designed championship golf course, we are equally proud of our Clubhouse, driving range, tennis courts, swimming pool, and our outstanding dining facilities. We have long been recognized as one of the finest Clubs in Northeastern Pennsylvania and not only is it a nice place to be, it's a wonderful place to belong.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. W. Tillinghast/Ron Forse
Opened
1909
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(67 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 Mon Valley Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver/Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours that test tee accuracy and tight approaches, paired with par threes demanding dialed irons and par fives offering birdie looks but high risk on tough ones especially later.
S
Silver/Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725446 yards4980 metersCR 67.0Bogey 89.9Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.5 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 45.4 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | — | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 512 | 293 | 184 | 460 | 341 | 92 | 296 | 370 | 140 | 2688 | 512 | 297 | 260 | 410 | 350 | 95 | 298 | 360 | 176 | 2758 | 5446 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726122 yards5598 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.6Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | — | 2 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 528 | 293 | 193 | 490 | 355 | 164 | 334 | 470 | 176 | 3003 | 514 | 297 | 355 | 480 | 361 | 185 | 345 | 376 | 206 | 3119 | 6122 |
S
Silver/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725446 yards4980 metersCR 71.1Bogey 100.2Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.2 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 13 | — | 2 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 512 | 293 | 184 | 460 | 341 | 92 | 296 | 370 | 140 | 2688 | 512 | 297 | 260 | 410 | 350 | 95 | 298 | 360 | 176 | 2758 | 5446 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mon 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment31%
Precision9%
61% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Dial in touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Aim10%
12 Week Flagship Program for Mon Valley Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mon Valley 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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70% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
69% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
48% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Fly over bunker, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Dispersion17%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
44% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started79% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Distance Control25%
72% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
Alignment14%
66% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Dispersion15%
41% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
63% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
49% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Scoring15%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
32% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
62% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started74% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
43% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
60% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
73% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Aim17%
Alignment15%
64% match
For White/Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim22%
Precision14%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP6 drills
Scoring39%
Aim17%
Distance Control14%
36% match
For White/Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
63% match
For White/Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
62% match
For White/Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Dispersion18%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started69% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment24%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
69% match
For White/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Precision16%
74% match
For White/Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control15%
81% match
For White/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring21%
Aim14%
43% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
59% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading10%
77% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
78% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control16%
Precision14%
56% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP9 drills
Trajectory23%
Precision23%
Scoring18%
66% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
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Get Started43% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
62% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control15%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mon Valley Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Mon Valley Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Mon Valley Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Mon Valley Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 128.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mon Valley Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5784 yards. The back tees extend to 6122.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mon Valley Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.0 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.
How long is Mon Valley Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6122.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Mon Valley Country Club 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 Mon Valley Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 6122.0 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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