Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Sun Valley Golf Course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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 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.
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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 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Everything you need to know about Sun Valley Golf Course.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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6505 Bethany Ln, Louisville, KY 40272, USA
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ben Wihry
Opened
1972
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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 Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 42.2 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 42.9 · Slope 103
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 219 | 211 | 88 | 277 | 222 | 100 | 229 | 243 | 303 | 1892 | 293 | 85 | 208 | 187 | 179 | 250 | 86 | 224 | 210 | 1722 | 3614 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 42.8 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 43.2 · Slope 103
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 219 | 211 | 123 | 277 | 222 | 102 | 229 | 243 | 303 | 1929 | 283 | 105 | 208 | 187 | 225 | 250 | 86 | 224 | 210 | 1778 | 3707 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 284 | 123 | 330 | 363 | 127 | 335 | 360 | 426 | 2674 | 323 | 105 | 230 | 250 | 225 | 274 | 146 | 279 | 351 | 2183 | 4857 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.0 · Slope 129
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 289 | 127 | 335 | 384 | 133 | 344 | 392 | 463 | 2803 | 367 | 111 | 281 | 268 | 279 | 450 | 158 | 319 | 387 | 2620 | 5423 |
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 Sun Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Sun Valley Golf Course 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 profileSave par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sun Valley Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 43 days 60 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
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 · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feel the yardage: control long iron distance
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Sun Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Sun Valley Golf Course challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4518 yards. The back tees extend to 5423.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 5423.0 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 126.0 and yardage reaching 5423.0 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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