49% match
For White tees
Commit to the aim, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sinking Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Sinking Valley Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sinking 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 27%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 15%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.9
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sinking Valley Country Club
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
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sinking Valley Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
troymsvcc@gmail.com
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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
595 Golf Course Rd, Altoona, PA 16601, USA
Course Description
Sinking Valley Country Club is a public 18-hole golf course located in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1963, it features bent grass greens, plush fairways, and a full practice facility with chipping, pitching, and bunker areas, complemented by a fully stocked pro shop and a varied set of tees. The club hosts golf events, outings, and memberships, and offers tee time specials and online booking options to attract players in the region. It positions itself as a premier local golf experience with a strong community presence in central Pennsylvania.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(100 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 Sinking Valley Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short approach choices that risk bogeys on tough holes while back nine slope adds steady pressure to hold pars on reachable fives and compact fours.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725467 yards4999 metersCR 71.7Bogey 101.2Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.6 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 430 | 145 | 302 | 300 | 305 | 340 | 445 | 150 | 383 | 2800 | 100 | 400 | 315 | 285 | 340 | 285 | 140 | 452 | 350 | 2667 | 5467 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725983 yards5471 metersCR 75.3Bogey 106.9Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.7 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 450 | 175 | 403 | 300 | 326 | 340 | 568 | 150 | 383 | 3095 | 147 | 444 | 370 | 330 | 340 | 285 | 140 | 452 | 380 | 2888 | 5983 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726454 yards5902 metersCR 77.9Bogey 110.2Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 54.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.5 · Slope 142
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 13 | — | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 450 | 175 | 403 | 380 | 326 | 387 | 568 | 180 | 412 | 3281 | 147 | 444 | 370 | 330 | 340 | 375 | 170 | 617 | 380 | 3173 | 6454 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sinking 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 profile43% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For White tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion14%
81% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Sinking Valley Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sinking 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≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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55% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
75% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring18%
Alignment15%
67% match
For White tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
65% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment16%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment17%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Aim14%
69% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision14%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
65% match
For Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
Visualization18%
63% match
For Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment36%
Distance Control24%
Precision15%
15% match
For Gold tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
68% match
For Gold tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring21%
Trajectory21%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment23%
Aim17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
64% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Aim15%
72% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min30 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
60% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
Aim22%
80% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
Precision14%
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Get Started72% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
Precision14%
58% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring27%
Distance Control14%
57% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Aim21%
Accuracy19%
52% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
70% match
For Green tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Green tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision21%
Aim20%
67% match
For Green tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion23%
Precision17%
57% match
For Green tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Scoring20%
33% match
For Green tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
43% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
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Get Started64% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion19%
Alignment19%
67% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
Distance Control15%
60% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion13%
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Penn State Altoona Spring Invitational
4/20/2026
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NCAA Division III
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Penn State Altoona
NCAA Division III
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Penn State Altoona Spring Invitational
4/20/2026
Stroke Play
Penn State Altoona
NCAA Division III
men
Open for registration
View full preparation programUnited States•18 holes
Penn State Altoona Spring Invitational
4/20/2026
Stroke Play
Penn State Altoona
NCAA Division III
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sinking Valley Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sinking Valley Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sinking Valley Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Sinking Valley Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 137.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 77.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sinking Valley Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5960 yards. The back tees extend to 6454.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sinking Valley Country Club?
With a course rating of 77.9 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 Sinking Valley Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6454.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Sinking Valley Country Club 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 Sinking Valley Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6454.0 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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