Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Valley.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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 Valley, 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 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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 pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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Royal Portrush Golf Club is a premier golf venue in Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, home to the Dunluce and Valley links courses. The club hosts major championships such as The Open and offers world-class championship golf, with facilities for visitors, accommodations, dining, and a strong focus on sustainability and continuous improvement. Located on the Causeway Coast in one of the most scenic coastal regions, it combines historic course architecture with contemporary amenities for players and spectators.
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Holes
36
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Harry S. Colt
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Valley, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.2 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 292 | 132 | 510 | 417 | 359 | 310 | 413 | 126 | 2891 | 457 | 466 | 339 | 144 | 340 | 151 | 423 | 157 | 320 | 2797 | 5688 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.9 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.0 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 413 | 126 | 457 | 466 | 339 | 144 | 340 | 151 | 423 | 2859 | 157 | 320 | 332 | 292 | 132 | 510 | 417 | 359 | 310 | 2829 | 5688 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.6 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.0 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 374 | 135 | 520 | 419 | 399 | 311 | 489 | 140 | 3126 | 452 | 478 | 412 | 155 | 349 | 165 | 469 | 178 | 323 | 2981 | 6107 |
Drill Library
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Free eBook
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Free eBook
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Free eBook
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Free eBook
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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 profileBuild putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Valley. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 54 days 74 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
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Get StartedGet square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Valley and what to expect.
Valley presents a demanding test. The 137.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 76.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5898 yards. The back tees extend to 6107.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 76.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6107.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
The course follows a traditional Links 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6107.0 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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