Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Sun Valley Country Club.
Total 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
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.
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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.
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Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Sun Valley Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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3186 Big Bend Rd, Ellston, IA 50074, USA
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1983
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Country Club 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 profileHit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
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.
Full 47 days 65 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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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Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Turn into birdies, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Sun Valley Country Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Stretching to 5884.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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 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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