Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Squaw Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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
Apache Links Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Apache Links, 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 Apache Links
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Apache Links.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
2439 East Highway 67
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Colligan/Jeff Brauer
Opened
1992
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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 Apache Links, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 291 | 141 | 355 | 374 | 466 | 115 | 207 | 417 | 279 | 2645 | 142 | 275 | 418 | 303 | 148 | 318 | 236 | 337 | 372 | 2549 | 5194 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.1 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 40.2 · BR 57.2 · Slope 144
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 214 | 416 | 421 | 557 | 154 | 343 | 481 | 395 | 3351 | 180 | 403 | 511 | 375 | 165 | 449 | 347 | 440 | 510 | 3380 | 6731 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.2 · BR 56.8 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 41.1 · BR 58.7 · Slope 149
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 230 | 428 | 441 | 576 | 170 | 362 | 510 | 417 | 3521 | 199 | 415 | 533 | 384 | 182 | 462 | 368 | 478 | 521 | 3542 | 7063 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 55.6 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 12 | — | 17 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 187 | 378 | 392 | 531 | 132 | 306 | 461 | 359 | 3089 | 168 | 372 | 493 | 356 | 145 | 435 | 315 | 418 | 493 | 3195 | 6284 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Apache Links
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 clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Apache Links
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Apache Links. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint accuracy, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods arc, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Apache Links
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 Apache Links
Get answers to common questions about playing Apache Links and what to expect.
How difficult is Apache Links for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Apache Links challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 145.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 81.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Apache Links?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6128 yards. The back tees extend to 7063.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Apache Links?
With a course rating of 81.3 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 Apache Links and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7063.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Apache Links and how should I play it?
Apache Links 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 Apache Links strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 7063.0 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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