43% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Rock Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
175
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
Rock Valley Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Rock Valley Golf 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 25%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.
19.5
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Rock Valley Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
![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.
![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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Rock Valley Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rvgolf@mtcnet.net
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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
701 Golf Course Rd, Rock Valley, IA 51247, USA
Course Description
Rock Valley Golf Club is a public 9-hole golf course in Rock Valley, Iowa, offering a fun yet challenging layout for players of all levels. The club emphasizes accessible golf with membership options for singles and families, and hosts tournaments and events to build community around the sport. Amenities include a chipping area, putting green, beverage cart, banquet facilities, and on-site dining at Mulligans Bar & Grill, creating a full golf and social experience in the local region.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1967
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Business Claimed
⭐4.8(48 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 Rock Valley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with repeating par four battles where drives and irons face peak difficulty pressure, balanced by par five birdie windows on matching nines.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726506 yards5949 metersCR 71.0Bogey 94.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.0 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | — | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 403 | 189 | 384 | 379 | 527 | 368 | 365 | 464 | 174 | 3253 | 403 | 189 | 384 | 379 | 527 | 368 | 365 | 464 | 174 | 3253 | 6506 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726136 yards5611 metersCR 69.4Bogey 91.6Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | — | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 163 | 368 | 364 | 504 | 356 | 343 | 432 | 160 | 3068 | 378 | 163 | 368 | 364 | 504 | 356 | 343 | 432 | 160 | 3068 | 6136 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725174 yards4731 metersCR 69.8Bogey 98.8Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.4 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 13 | — | 4 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 141 | 316 | 324 | 460 | 268 | 261 | 397 | 130 | 2587 | 290 | 141 | 316 | 324 | 460 | 268 | 261 | 397 | 130 | 2587 | 5174 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Rock Valley Golf 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Rock Valley Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Rock Valley Golf Club. 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≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
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 · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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45% match
For Blue tees
Control short iron height, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min28 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision18%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Aim21%
Alignment20%
47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control27%
Visualization22%
49% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Alignment25%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
58% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring26%
Alignment13%
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%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision15%
Alignment14%
41% match
For Red tees
Get close to pin, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Mechanics15%
Scoring12%
42% match
For Red tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min13 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Alignment18%
Stroke16%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring15%
Distance Control12%
45% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Aim39%
Dispersion21%
Precision21%
69% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Aim22%
Accuracy16%
43% match
For Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
55% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
43% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control24%
Aim19%
72% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
67% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
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Get Started71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment13%
Accuracy13%
78% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Dispersion12%
61% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
59% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Aim24%
Alignment14%
59% match
For White tees
Set up for success, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment29%
Distance Control23%
59% match
For White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision25%
Dispersion14%
33% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
69% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
76% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
75% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy30%
Alignment12%
67% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment20%
Aim16%
52% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision23%
Aim14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Rock Valley Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Valley Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Rock Valley Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Rock Valley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Rock Valley Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Rock Valley Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5840 yards. The back tees extend to 6506.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Rock Valley Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Rock Valley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6506.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Rock Valley Golf 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 Rock Valley Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6506.0 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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