Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Pickering Valley Golf Course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pickering 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Pickering Valley Golf Course.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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450 Whitehorse Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460, USA
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Thompson
Opened
1985
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Pickering Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Forward
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.9 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | 17 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 213 | 356 | 470 | 446 | 213 | 409 | 461 | 370 | 3252 | 186 | 361 | 338 | 378 | 488 | 354 | 181 | 553 | 364 | 3203 | 6455 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | 17 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 179 | 340 | 450 | 422 | 208 | 355 | 435 | 315 | 3011 | 152 | 342 | 321 | 365 | 461 | 336 | 156 | 460 | 359 | 2952 | 5963 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 46.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | 17 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 143 | 283 | 386 | 302 | 191 | 324 | 380 | 314 | 2608 | 103 | 304 | 249 | 332 | 420 | 320 | 103 | 420 | 276 | 2527 | 5135 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Pickering Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Pickering Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Pickering Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pickering Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pickering Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pickering Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pickering Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pickering Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Pickering Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Pickering Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileConvert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pickering Valley Golf Course. 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.
Full 45 days 63 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl wedge loft, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Pickering Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Pickering Valley Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 127.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5795 yards. The back tees extend to 6455.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.5 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.
Measuring 6455.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Pickering 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6455.0 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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