63% match
For Orange tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Dispersion18%
Aim17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sand Valley Golf Resort
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Sand Valley Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sand 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 25%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
34.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sand Valley
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sand Valley.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
Helenville, WI 53137, USA
Course Description
Sand Valley is a premier golf resort located in central Wisconsin, set within 12,000 acres of ancient sand dunes. Part of Mike Keiser's Dream Golf portfolio, the resort features several golf courses designed by renowned architects. The Sand Valley Course, created by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, opened in 2017 and was recognized as "Best New Course You Can Play" by Golf Magazine. Other courses include Mammoth Dunes, designed by David McLay Kidd, and The Sandbox, a 17-hole par-3 course by Coore and Crenshaw. A new course, Sedge Valley, designed by Tom Doak, adds to the resort's offerings.In addition to golf, Sand Valley provides caddie services, golf instruction from PGA professionals, and unique tennis facilities with grass courts. The resort also hosts various events and tournaments, welcoming golf enthusiasts and families alike. Its location near major cities like Chicago, Milwaukee, Madison, and Minneapolis makes it an accessible destination for outdoor adventures.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ben Crenshaw/Bill Coore
Opened
2016
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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 Sand Valley, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Orange
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating wedge tests from short par fours alongside power demands from long par fives, with back nine heightening risks through elevated ratings and peak tough holes.
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726514 yards5956 metersCR 77.6Bogey 110.1Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.1 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 39.9 · BR 56.0 · Slope 137
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 4 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 416 | 192 | 553 | 163 | 457 | 532 | 116 | 289 | 3044 | 539 | 385 | 455 | 384 | 163 | 396 | 424 | 214 | 510 | 3470 | 6514 |
O
Orange/Sand Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726295 yards5756 metersCR 76.3Bogey 107.8Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.9 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 54.9 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 4 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 391 | 170 | 519 | 163 | 449 | 516 | 116 | 289 | 2939 | 493 | 385 | 455 | 346 | 153 | 396 | 404 | 214 | 510 | 3356 | 6295 |
S
Sand/Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725717 yards5228 metersCR 72.9Bogey 103.2Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.0 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 9 | — | 4 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 298 | 370 | 151 | 418 | 153 | 386 | 467 | 97 | 271 | 2611 | 456 | 329 | 436 | 329 | 141 | 377 | 367 | 195 | 476 | 3106 | 5717 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sand 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 profile68% match
For Orange tees
Set a target, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim24%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Orange tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started68% match
For Orange tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Sand Valley
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sand Valley. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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65% match
For Orange tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
18% match
For Orange tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
71% match
For Orange tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
67% match
For Orange tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment15%
Aim14%
69% match
For Orange tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Orange tees
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring26%
Aim10%
63% match
For Orange tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Alignment16%
47% match
For Orange tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Orange tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
77% match
For Orange tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
64% match
For Orange tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
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Get Started63% match
For Orange tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion14%
18% match
For Orange tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
62% match
For Orange tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
64% match
For Orange tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
52% match
For Orange tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Orange tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
38% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
40% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
68% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min18 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control25%
Scoring13%
62% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy20%
Aim14%
64% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control41%
Aim13%
Alignment12%
35% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started62% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
74% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
42% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
43% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
75% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring28%
Dispersion16%
76% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Aim14%
69% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
64% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim18%
Accuracy13%
59% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment24%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring23%
Visualization12%
73% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
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Get Started62% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring17%
Distance Control14%
72% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision24%
Accuracy12%
33% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
62% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Precision23%
Trajectory10%
62% match
For Orange/Sand tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
47% match
For Sand/Green tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
48% match
For Sand/Green tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Sand 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 Sand Valley
Get answers to common questions about playing Sand Valley and what to expect.
How difficult is Sand Valley for mid-handicap golfers?
Sand Valley is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 77.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sand Valley?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6116 yards. The back tees extend to 6514.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sand Valley?
With a course rating of 77.6 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 Sand Valley and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6514.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Sand 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 Sand Valley strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6514.0 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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