Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Salmon Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Salmon Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Salmon Valley Golf Course, 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 Salmon Valley Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing 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 Salmon Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
svgolf18@gmail.com
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Facilities
Location
Salmon, ID 83467, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1986
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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 Salmon Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE/BLUE
GREEN/WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 43.2 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 124 | 349 | 315 | 462 | 358 | 158 | 246 | 451 | 2807 | 373 | 140 | 364 | 337 | 517 | 432 | 167 | 317 | 497 | 3144 | 5951 |
RED/YELLOW Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 40.8 · Slope 94
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.7 · Slope 103
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 84 | 282 | 275 | 421 | 415 | 118 | 213 | 411 | 2510 | 321 | 108 | 334 | 302 | 452 | 424 | 158 | 246 | 444 | 2789 | 5299 |
WHITE/BLUE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | 7 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 140 | 364 | 337 | 517 | 432 | 167 | 317 | 497 | 3144 | 392 | 156 | 378 | 359 | 530 | 440 | 187 | 329 | 520 | 3291 | 6435 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Salmon Valley Golf Course
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileKeep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Salmon Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Salmon Valley Golf Course. 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)
Control Distance
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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control the height: launch it high or low as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Salmon Valley Golf Course
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 Salmon Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Salmon Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Salmon Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Salmon Valley Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Salmon Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5867 yards. The back tees extend to 6435.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Salmon Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 69.6 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 Salmon Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6435.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Salmon Valley Golf Course 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 Salmon Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6435.0 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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