Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shadow Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
208
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
Shadow Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shadow 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 Shadow Valley Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Shadow Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
svgc@shadowvalley.com
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Facilities
Location
15711 N Horseshoe Bend Rd, Garden City, ID 83714, USA
Course Description
Shadow Valley Golf Club is a Boise-area golf facility nestled in the foothills north of Boise, Idaho. The club features a challenging, scenic 18-hole course, driving range, golf instruction, and a full-service Valley Bar & Restaurant, along with memberships and events hosting. It emphasizes golf improvement through experienced instructors and offers various memberships, passes, and corporate or banquet events. Located in Boise, Idaho, Shadow Valley also provides tee-time reservations and a dedicated golf experience for players of all levels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
C. Edward Trout
Opened
1973
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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 Shadow Valley Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.3 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.7 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 10 | — | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 289 | 168 | 558 | 359 | 140 | 489 | 346 | 398 | 3080 | 371 | 174 | 411 | 532 | 136 | 338 | 353 | 501 | 400 | 3216 | 6296 |
Blue/White Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.8 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 10 | — | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 265 | 168 | 540 | 359 | 108 | 489 | 323 | 398 | 2983 | 356 | 174 | 388 | 532 | 121 | 338 | 342 | 501 | 353 | 3105 | 6088 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 10 | — | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 265 | 154 | 540 | 341 | 108 | 465 | 323 | 375 | 2894 | 356 | 160 | 388 | 528 | 121 | 307 | 342 | 488 | 353 | 3043 | 5937 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 14 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 10 | — | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 250 | 133 | 487 | 300 | 99 | 458 | 300 | 324 | 2667 | 306 | 147 | 325 | 435 | 107 | 260 | 303 | 388 | 297 | 2568 | 5235 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shadow 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileSave par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMaximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Shadow Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shadow Valley Golf Course. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedEliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Shadow 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 Shadow Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Shadow Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Shadow Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Shadow Valley Golf Course challenges consistency. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Shadow Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5766 yards. The back tees extend to 6296.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Shadow Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.2 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 Shadow Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6296.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Shadow Valley Golf Course 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 Shadow Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6296.0 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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