Eliminate Three-Putts
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Spring Valley Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
Spring Valley Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spring Valley Gc, 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 Spring Valley Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 Spring Valley Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
3441 Calaveras Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ray Anerson
Opened
1956
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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 Spring Valley Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 158 | 267 | 129 | 279 | 476 | 131 | 394 | 396 | 2544 | 468 | 124 | 270 | 325 | 289 | 331 | 147 | 446 | 375 | 2775 | 5319 |
Silver/Red Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 158 | 267 | 129 | 279 | 405 | 131 | 394 | 396 | 2473 | 419 | 124 | 270 | 294 | 289 | 331 | 147 | 446 | 375 | 2695 | 5168 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.2 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 52.3 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 168 | 282 | 154 | 305 | 491 | 157 | 413 | 410 | 2720 | 483 | 174 | 289 | 340 | 353 | 359 | 169 | 476 | 387 | 3030 | 5750 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Spring Valley Gc
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 profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedDial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set a target, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Spring Valley Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spring Valley Gc. 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSquare up, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Spring Valley Gc
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 Spring Valley Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Spring Valley Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Spring Valley Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Spring Valley Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Spring Valley Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5459 yards. The back tees extend to 5750.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Spring Valley Gc?
With a course rating of 73.1 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Spring Valley Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5750.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Spring Valley Gc and how should I play it?
Spring Valley Gc is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Spring Valley Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5750.0 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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