Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Spring Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Spring Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spring 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 Spring 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, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | 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.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Spring Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
400 Van Buren Rd, Spring Valley, WI 54767, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Art Johnson
Opened
1971
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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 Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | — | 12 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 451 | 361 | 392 | 167 | 512 | 179 | 363 | 356 | 3076 | 250 | 461 | 491 | 158 | 400 | 151 | 468 | 112 | 393 | 2884 | 5960 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.7 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | — | 12 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 437 | 353 | 365 | 158 | 497 | 161 | 343 | 300 | 2901 | 239 | 437 | 451 | 141 | 378 | 136 | 404 | 100 | 332 | 2618 | 5519 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.1 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.5 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | — | 12 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 418 | 341 | 365 | 126 | 434 | 120 | 320 | 300 | 2711 | 239 | 437 | 451 | 122 | 311 | 136 | 377 | 100 | 268 | 2441 | 5152 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 46.8 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 280 | 411 | 336 | 242 | 116 | 434 | 102 | 317 | 230 | 2468 | 198 | 364 | 407 | 115 | 306 | 108 | 366 | 88 | 265 | 2217 | 4685 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 49.4 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | — | 12 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 287 | 418 | 341 | 365 | 126 | 434 | 120 | 320 | 300 | 2711 | 239 | 437 | 451 | 122 | 311 | 136 | 377 | 100 | 268 | 2441 | 5152 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Spring 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileRoll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Spring Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spring 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
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Get StartedHit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedChallenge limits, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control mid iron rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advantage from tee, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Spring 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 Spring Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Spring Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Spring Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Spring Valley Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 118.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Spring Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5322 yards. The back tees extend to 5960.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Spring Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Spring Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5960.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Spring Valley Golf Course and how should I play it?
Spring Valley Golf Course 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 Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 118.0 and yardage reaching 5960.0 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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