Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Spring Valley.
Total Programs
13
13 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
76
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Spring Valley, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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Hwys 80-82-33
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roy Albert Anderson
Opened
1959
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Spring Valley hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Spring Valley hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Spring Valley hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePractice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Spring Valley. 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.
Full 56 days 76 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip Through Gate for Aim
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land 3–4 Feet From Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Short Game · Pitch
Visualize the perfect pitch, then make it happen
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pick your line and stick it—wedge accuracy
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Driving Range · Driver
Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Spring Valley and what to expect.
Players often find Spring Valley technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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