37% match
For Black Tees tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Oak Valley Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Oak Valley Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Oak Valley Gc, 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 22%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.
19.2
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Oak Valley Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Oak Valley Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jasonmurphy84@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
261 Oak Valley Blvd, Advance, NC 27006, USA
Course Description
Oak Valley Golf Club operates a public-to-semi-private golf facility in Advance, North Carolina, featuring a 9-hole course, a driving range, and a putting green. Designed by Arnold Palmer, the course emphasizes a challenging yet enjoyable experience and hosts USGA and PGA qualifying events as a site of record. The club offers affordable memberships with no initiation fee and is open daily for public play and outings, with additional amenities and golf instruction available through the pro shop. It is conveniently located a short drive from Winston-Salem, providing accessible golf near the I-40 corridor.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay
Opened
1995
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(289 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 Oak Valley Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black Tees
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests steady iron accuracy on repeated par fours while long par fives create big scoring swings from power or caution.
B
Black Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 727033 yards6431 metersCR 74.1Bogey 100.4Slope 142
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.8 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 50.6 · Slope 143
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 438 | 524 | 431 | 397 | 376 | 181 | 550 | 157 | 417 | 3471 | 371 | 199 | 437 | 445 | 420 | 574 | 176 | 391 | 549 | 3562 | 7033 |
B
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: MalePar 726643 yards6074 metersCR 72.1Bogey 96.8Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 49.1 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 409 | 483 | 411 | 378 | 351 | 144 | 534 | 146 | 393 | 3249 | 357 | 180 | 404 | 423 | 410 | 551 | 165 | 374 | 530 | 3394 | 6643 |
B
Blue/White Hybrid Tee
Gender: MalePar 726282 yards5744 metersCR 70.4Bogey 94.6Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 483 | 386 | 378 | 351 | 144 | 534 | 146 | 334 | 3126 | 357 | 180 | 360 | 362 | 314 | 514 | 165 | 374 | 530 | 3156 | 6282 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Oak Valley Gc
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 profile43% match
For Black Tees tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
59% match
For Black Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Black Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment25%
Precision16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Oak Valley Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Oak Valley Gc. 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)
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 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
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
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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34% match
For Black Tees tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Black Tees tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Black Tees tees
Pitch close, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started62% match
For Black Tees tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
45% match
For Black Tees tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Black Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Black Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy21%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Black Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Black Tees tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
71% match
For Black Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Black Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Black Tees tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For Black Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For Black Tees tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
54% match
For Black Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
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Get Started46% match
For Blue Tees tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Blue Tees tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
51% match
For Blue Tees tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
77% match
For Blue Tees tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion16%
Precision15%
18% match
For Blue Tees tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
18% match
For Blue Tees tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
43% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Blue Tees tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Aim26%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Blue Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Blue Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment19%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue Tees tees
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control25%
Aim10%
53% match
For Blue Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring12%
74% match
For Blue Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
80% match
For Blue Tees tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
71% match
For Blue Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment13%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For Blue Tees tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
34% match
For Blue Tees tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Blue Tees tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Blue Tees tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Blue Tees tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Blue/White Hybrid tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring29%
Aim16%
80% match
For Blue/White Hybrid tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue/White Hybrid tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment20%
Aim13%
65% match
For Blue/White Hybrid tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Precision20%
64% match
For Blue/White Hybrid tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Distance Control13%
43% match
For Blue/White Hybrid tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Blue/White Hybrid tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Valley Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Oak Valley Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Oak Valley Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Oak Valley Gc challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 142.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Oak Valley Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6658 yards. The back tees extend to 7033.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Oak Valley Gc?
With a course rating of 74.1 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 Oak Valley Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7033.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Oak Valley Gc and how should I play it?
Oak Valley Gc 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 Oak Valley Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 7033.0 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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