36% match
For Blue tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pleasant Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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 Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pleasant 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 29%Scoring 23%Aim 16%Precision 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.
16.7
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pleasant Valley Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pleasant Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
joe@pleasantvalleyic.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
4390 Sand Rd SE, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Course Description
Pleasant Valley Golf Course is a public, 18-hole golf facility located in Iowa City, Iowa. The club features a well-maintained driving range, a spacious putting green, and on-site banquet and bar facilities designed for events and post-game relaxation. It offers golf outings, receptions and parties, and lessons, making it a versatile venue for players of all levels and for corporate or social events. The site provides detailed course information, rates, and event hosting options.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William J. Spear
Opened
1987
Google Reviews
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⭐4.4(168 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 Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests on par fours with iron approaches after tee shots, plus par five reach chances that tempt risks on the most demanding ones. Front side pressure builds from higher difficulty while back offers birdie paths amid steady challenges.This course delivers repeating tests on par fours with iron approaches after tee shots, plus par five reach chances that tempt risks on the most demanding ones. Front side pressure builds from higher difficulty while back offers birdie paths amid steady challenges.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726472 yards5918 metersCR 71.9Bogey 96.1Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.4 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 510 | 422 | 150 | 330 | 520 | 352 | 185 | 380 | 3229 | 410 | 510 | 328 | 180 | 400 | 525 | 360 | 155 | 375 | 3243 | 6472 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726225 yards5692 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.5Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 490 | 405 | 135 | 320 | 505 | 340 | 165 | 370 | 3095 | 395 | 500 | 315 | 170 | 385 | 515 | 345 | 145 | 360 | 3130 | 6225 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726472 yards5918 metersCR 78.4Bogey 112.0Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 55.4 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 56.6 · Slope 148
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 510 | 422 | 150 | 330 | 520 | 352 | 185 | 380 | 3229 | 410 | 510 | 328 | 180 | 400 | 525 | 360 | 155 | 375 | 3243 | 6472 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726225 yards5692 metersCR 77.0Bogey 109.8Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.2 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.6 · Slope 145
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 490 | 405 | 135 | 320 | 505 | 340 | 165 | 370 | 3095 | 395 | 500 | 315 | 170 | 385 | 515 | 345 | 145 | 360 | 3130 | 6225 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pleasant 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 profile67% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Aim36%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Pleasant Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pleasant 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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41% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
63% match
For Blue tees
Set up for success, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
54% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
60% match
For White tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
72% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy12%
57% match
For White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Precision14%
66% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
65% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Dispersion18%
Precision13%
73% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control20%
Aim12%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy19%
Alignment17%
72% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Precision13%
46% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment30%
Scoring24%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Scoring14%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment14%
Precision13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
16% match
For Blue tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
66% match
For Blue tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started56% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
44% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
49% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim19%
Dispersion18%
48% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring28%
Dispersion11%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
56% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim24%
Dispersion21%
Precision20%
78% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Precision15%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
57% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Alignment15%
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Get Started77% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision16%
Accuracy14%
53% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
64% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring19%
Aim15%
Precision14%
73% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Trajectory10%
69% match
For White tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
44% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Pleasant Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Pleasant Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Pleasant Valley Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 143.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 78.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pleasant Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6348 yards. The back tees extend to 6472.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pleasant Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 78.4 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 Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6472.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Pleasant Valley Golf Course 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 Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6472.0 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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