52% match
For Blue tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pleasant Valley Sports Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Pleasant Valley Sports Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pleasant Valley Sports 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 23%Precision 19%Aim 16%Dispersion 13%
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.
17.3
Average HCP
9.7
Minimum HCP
29.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pleasant Valley Sports Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game23 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pleasant Valley Sports Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
24749 Canoe Rd, Clermont, IA 52135, USA
Course Description
Pleasant Valley Sports Club & Golf Course is a sports club and golf course located in Clermont, Iowa, offering various events and activities for its members.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Lowell Erdman
Opened
1993
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(17 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 Sports Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests where tee accuracy and iron control face high stakes across symmetric nines, balancing short precision demands with longer reach opportunities on par fives.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726538 yards5978 metersCR 71.6Bogey 94.2Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.1 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 395 | 186 | 491 | 156 | 344 | 490 | 448 | 396 | 3269 | 363 | 395 | 186 | 491 | 156 | 344 | 490 | 448 | 396 | 3269 | 6538 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725160 yards4718 metersCR 65.0Bogey 84.8Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.4 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 42.4 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 277 | 127 | 430 | 128 | 317 | 315 | 382 | 284 | 2580 | 320 | 277 | 127 | 430 | 128 | 317 | 315 | 382 | 284 | 2580 | 5160 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725000 yards4572 metersCR 64.2Bogey 83.8Slope 105
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.9 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 41.9 · Slope 105
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 252 | 119 | 420 | 108 | 299 | 355 | 360 | 276 | 2500 | 311 | 252 | 119 | 420 | 108 | 299 | 355 | 360 | 276 | 2500 | 5000 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726004 yards5490 metersCR 69.2Bogey 90.8Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.4 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 347 | 348 | 152 | 464 | 136 | 336 | 475 | 415 | 329 | 3002 | 347 | 348 | 152 | 464 | 136 | 336 | 475 | 415 | 329 | 3002 | 6004 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pleasant Valley Sports 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
79% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim14%
Scoring14%
58% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Alignment19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Pleasant Valley Sports Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pleasant Valley Sports Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy 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 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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71% match
For Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision26%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision24%
Dispersion16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
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Get Started80% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control23%
Precision20%
47% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim20%
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring28%
Aim16%
75% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
75% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Precision14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision17%
Trajectory16%
38% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control25%
Alignment22%
52% match
For Red tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring27%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision22%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control28%
Scoring12%
73% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
45% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Aim25%
Alignment17%
77% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Aim17%
Dispersion16%
87% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Aim19%
73% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring27%
Aim12%
68% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
41% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
45% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
40% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started47% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
78% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
64% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment30%
Accuracy17%
55% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring29%
Alignment24%
65% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
79% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control19%
Dispersion19%
Aim16%
59% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision20%
Accuracy13%
57% match
For Gold tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
61% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
51% match
For Gold tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control30%
Visualization23%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley Sports Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Pleasant Valley Sports Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Pleasant Valley Sports Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Pleasant Valley Sports Club technically exacting. With a slope of 122.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pleasant Valley Sports Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5769 yards. The back tees extend to 6538.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pleasant Valley Sports Club?
With a course rating of 71.6 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Pleasant Valley Sports Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6538.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Pleasant Valley Sports Club and how should I play it?
Pleasant Valley Sports Club 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 Pleasant Valley Sports Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 122.0 and yardage reaching 6538.0 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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