33% match
For BLUE tees
Read long breaks, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization39%
Dispersion14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pleasant Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
165
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Pleasant Valley Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pleasant 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 22%Precision 17%Accuracy 16%Aim 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.
18.1
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pleasant Valley Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
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 | Quadrants
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pleasant Valley Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
95 Armsby Rd, Sutton, MA 01590, USA
Course Description
Pleasant Valley Country Club is a historic golf and events destination located in Sutton, Massachusetts. Since 1961 it has hosted professional and amateur golf events and is known as New England’s home of professional golf, while offering dining, a health and fitness center, and a grand ballroom for weddings, banquets, and corporate events. The club emphasizes superior golf experiences, community engagement, and versatile function spaces set against a picturesque course landscape. It positions itself as a premier, membership-based golf and events venue in central New England.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don Hoenig
Opened
1961
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(226 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 Pleasant Valley Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a tough par four gauntlet where strong drives feed precise irons under constant pressure, risking big numbers on the hardest holes if early shots falter.A course demanding steady ball striking to grind out pars amid repeated long hole challenges.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 726988 yards6390 metersCR 74.3Bogey 100.1Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.4 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 458 | 485 | 181 | 395 | 357 | 526 | 583 | 426 | 183 | 3594 | 442 | 382 | 393 | 410 | 235 | 339 | 215 | 440 | 538 | 3394 | 6988 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736004 yards5490 metersCR 74.8Bogey 105.4Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 53.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.9 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 17 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 419 | 429 | 156 | 350 | 315 | 468 | 541 | 361 | 121 | 3160 | 382 | 336 | 308 | 325 | 172 | 305 | 167 | 355 | 494 | 2844 | 6004 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735385 yards4924 metersCR 71.7Bogey 100.4Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.4 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 17 | — | 16 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 418 | 135 | 342 | 260 | 440 | 439 | 311 | 95 | 2855 | 281 | 333 | 246 | 290 | 172 | 313 | 145 | 297 | 453 | 2530 | 5385 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pleasant 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
85% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
15 Week Flagship Program for Pleasant Valley Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pleasant Valley Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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 2–4≤ 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)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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32% match
For BLUE tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory23%
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Get Started57% match
For BLUE tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Scoring21%
Visualization15%
72% match
For BLUE tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
37% match
For BLUE tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
45% match
For BLUE tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy25%
Alignment23%
67% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Aim23%
Precision15%
57% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
58% match
For BLUE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Aim20%
Alignment13%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Precision19%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
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Get Started64% match
For BLUE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control20%
Scoring15%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim18%
Precision14%
48% match
For RED tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
36% match
For RED tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
39% match
For RED tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
56% match
For RED tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control30%
Visualization22%
51% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control31%
Visualization26%
70% match
For RED tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
74% match
For RED tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
57% match
For RED tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
67% match
For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For RED tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started62% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
63% match
For RED tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
69% match
For RED tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
75% match
For RED tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Scoring13%
60% match
For RED tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Distance Control20%
57% match
For RED tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For GOLD tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control17%
Alignment14%
64% match
For GOLD tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
31% match
For GOLD tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Precision29%
Trajectory18%
33% match
For GOLD tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started44% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
28% match
For GOLD tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control49%
Visualization36%
Dispersion15%
67% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision17%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Pleasant Valley Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Pleasant Valley Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Pleasant Valley Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pleasant Valley Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6186 yards. The back tees extend to 6988.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pleasant Valley Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.3 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 Pleasant Valley Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6988.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Pleasant 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 Pleasant Valley Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6988.0 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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