41% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sun Valley Country Club
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Ellston, IA, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
201
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Sun Valley Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sun 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 26%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Alignment 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.
18.7
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sun Valley Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sun Valley Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
3186 Big Bend Rd, Ellston, IA 50074, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1983
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(16 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 Sun Valley Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout repeats short par fours and threes that test iron placement and recovery shots for steady pars, with bogey threats spiking on top handicap trouble spots.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 704350 yards3978 metersCR 61.6Bogey 77.2Slope 84
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 38.6 · Slope 84
Back Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 38.6 · Slope 84
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 270 | 148 | 227 | 255 | 412 | 215 | 104 | 218 | 2175 | 326 | 270 | 148 | 227 | 255 | 412 | 215 | 104 | 218 | 2175 | 4350 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705884 yards5380 metersCR 68.0Bogey 88.8Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.4 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 391 | 364 | 209 | 307 | 380 | 488 | 297 | 164 | 342 | 2942 | 391 | 364 | 209 | 307 | 380 | 488 | 297 | 164 | 342 | 2942 | 5884 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705126 yards4687 metersCR 64.6Bogey 83.2Slope 100
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 41.6 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 41.6 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 310 | 204 | 302 | 296 | 437 | 245 | 159 | 255 | 2563 | 355 | 310 | 204 | 302 | 296 | 437 | 245 | 159 | 255 | 2563 | 5126 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sun 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
74% match
For White tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
Alignment16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Sun Valley Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sun Valley Country Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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44% match
For White tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring31%
Accuracy19%
52% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
30% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
81% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control19%
Aim17%
70% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
52% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment25%
Precision19%
56% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision21%
Alignment14%
69% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Aim19%
Precision13%
58% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Dispersion15%
79% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
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Get Started47% match
For Yellow tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Alignment23%
Distance Control23%
40% match
For Yellow tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
41% match
For Yellow tees
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
19% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Trajectory22%
Mechanics19%
81% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment19%
81% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
52% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
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Get Started65% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Aim19%
Alignment11%
41% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
44% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
78% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
75% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
42% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Red tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion15%
81% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
52% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
56% match
For Red tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Valley Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Sun Valley Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Sun Valley Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Sun Valley Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sun Valley Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5117 yards. The back tees extend to 5884.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Sun Valley Country Club?
With a course rating of 68.0 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Sun Valley Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5884.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Sun Valley Country Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Sun Valley Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 5884.0 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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