44% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Scotch Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Scotch Valley Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Scotch Valley Country Club, 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 29%Scoring 23%Precision 17%Accuracy 14%Aim 14%
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.
19.2
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
33
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Scotch Valley Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Scotch Valley Country Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
18 Clubhouse Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, USA
Course Description
Scotch Valley Country Club is a premier golf and event destination nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of central Pennsylvania, near Hollidaysburg. The club features an 18-hole championship golf course and a historic clubhouse that hosts a range of events from weddings to charity pro‑ams, in addition to offering stay-and-play accommodations. Known for a traditional European-design course with fast, well‑maintained bent grass greens, bunkers, and lakes, it emphasizes quality greens and scenic views. The venue also provides event facilities for gatherings and tournaments, making it a notable leisure and event hub in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
James Harrison
Opened
1968
Google Reviews
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⭐4.6(77 reviews)
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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 Scotch Valley Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests of iron control on the many par fours plus reach decisions on long par fives, where slips on top difficulty holes create outsized scoring damage.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726895 yards6305 metersCR 73.9Bogey 99.0Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 51.2 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 210 | 421 | 575 | 500 | 436 | 394 | 222 | 463 | 3656 | 451 | 389 | 184 | 364 | 563 | 348 | 366 | 182 | 392 | 3239 | 6895 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726456 yards5903 metersCR 71.6Bogey 96.5Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 415 | 187 | 399 | 530 | 457 | 399 | 367 | 195 | 453 | 3402 | 404 | 374 | 171 | 335 | 529 | 338 | 346 | 174 | 383 | 3054 | 6456 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725268 yards4817 metersCR 66.8Bogey 89.5Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 43.4 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 17 | — | 8 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 145 | 289 | 441 | 355 | 318 | 310 | 157 | 411 | 2749 | 337 | 284 | 135 | 287 | 484 | 287 | 281 | 161 | 263 | 2519 | 5268 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Scotch Valley Country Club
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Precision11%
73% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Scotch Valley Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Scotch Valley Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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32% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Precision21%
Dispersion21%
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Get Started56% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion21%
75% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
49% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control27%
Visualization22%
54% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Aim25%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
75% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control18%
Scoring13%
70% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim18%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control27%
Alignment22%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
49% match
For Black tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
59% match
For Black tees
Master touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion20%
Aim17%
60% match
For Black tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy25%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Black tees
Turn into par saves, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy20%
Aim12%
40% match
For Black tees
Center green hits, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Precision28%
Scoring15%
49% match
For Black tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
44% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
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Get Started59% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
63% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Trajectory18%
Precision16%
63% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
56% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
65% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Aim16%
61% match
For Green tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
61% match
For Green tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
54% match
For Green tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
66% match
For Green tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment24%
Scoring12%
18% match
For Green tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
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Get Started43% match
For Green tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim17%
Trajectory15%
61% match
For Green tees
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Precision14%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control16%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Scotch Valley Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Scotch Valley Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Scotch Valley Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Scotch Valley Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Scotch Valley Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6082 yards. The back tees extend to 6895.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Scotch Valley Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.9 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 Scotch Valley Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6895.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Scotch Valley Country Club 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 Scotch Valley Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6895.0 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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