64% match
For White tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Royal Portrush Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Valley Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 24%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.
17.2
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Valley
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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 Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Valley.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@royalportrushgolfclub.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
Dunluce Road
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Harry S. Colt
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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 Valley, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating birdie chances on short par fours and reachable par fives while high slope rating presses precision on every tee to dodge blowup holes.
B
Bronze Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735688 yards5201 metersCR 73.8Bogey 104.9Slope 132
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 |
B
Bronze Saturday course Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735688 yards5201 metersCR 73.9Bogey 104.9Slope 132
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736107 yards5584 metersCR 76.4Bogey 108.6Slope 137
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Valley
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 profile72% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
77% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Trajectory18%
Distance Control17%
14 Week Flagship Program for Valley
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make Every Putt Count Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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70% match
For White tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
74% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
81% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Accuracy14%
73% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Aim14%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
78% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring19%
Precision11%
50% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Aim8%
70% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision16%
Scoring11%
82% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim17%
Accuracy13%
53% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
69% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring30%
Accuracy12%
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Get Started66% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
47% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim37%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Scoring13%
53% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control25%
Aim15%
73% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Aim21%
69% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
64% match
For Bronze Saturday course tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision24%
Alignment20%
50% match
For Bronze tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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Get Started53% match
For Bronze tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Bronze tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring20%
53% match
For Bronze tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
58% match
For Bronze tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion25%
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
45% match
For Bronze tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For Bronze tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
42% match
For Bronze tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Bronze tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
68% match
For Bronze tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
71% match
For Bronze tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy17%
Precision16%
67% match
For Bronze tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Bronze tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring15%
Alignment14%
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Get Started60% match
For Bronze tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
60% match
For Bronze tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment16%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Bronze tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring22%
74% match
For Bronze tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Valley
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Valley
Get answers to common questions about playing Valley and what to expect.
How difficult is Valley for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Valley?
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.
What is considered a good score at Valley?
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.
How long is Valley and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6107.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Valley and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Valley strategically challenging?
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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