Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for RTJ Golf Trail at Oxmoor Valley
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Valley
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Chip | 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.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Valley.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
OxmoorValley@RTJGolf.com
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Facilities
Location
100 Sunbelt Parkway
Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr./Roger Rulewich
Opened
1992
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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 Orange
Purple Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 52.0 · Slope 151
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.9 · Slope 143
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 440 | 204 | 435 | 204 | 485 | 400 | 552 | 433 | 561 | 3714 | 498 | 361 | 544 | 207 | 552 | 407 | 200 | 400 | 444 | 3613 | 7327 |
Orange Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.8 · BR 57.7 · Slope 152
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 55.7 · Slope 141
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 174 | 391 | 171 | 371 | 369 | 534 | 396 | 541 | 3362 | 420 | 321 | 504 | 177 | 527 | 381 | 178 | 359 | 395 | 3262 | 6624 |
Teal Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 100 | 285 | 109 | 260 | 253 | 362 | 268 | 370 | 2311 | 284 | 230 | 373 | 107 | 385 | 295 | 106 | 302 | 232 | 2314 | 4625 |
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 profileSink All Long Putts
Roll to tap-in range, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch close, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint flops, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Valley
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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 slope of 147.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 75.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Valley?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5976 yards. The back tees extend to 7327.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Valley?
With a course rating of 75.6 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 Valley and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7327.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Valley and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 147.0 and yardage reaching 7327.0 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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