67% match
For Yellow tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sun Valley Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this 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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Sun Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Precision 15%Accuracy 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.
16
Average HCP
9.1
Minimum HCP
27.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Sun Valley Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Sun Valley Golf Course.
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
6505 Bethany Ln, Louisville, KY 40272, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ben Wihry
Opened
1972
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(164 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 Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a steady parade of short par fours testing tee precision to set up wedges, where strays on key tough holes spark bogey chains but smart short game grabs easy pars and birdies.
O
Orange Tee
Gender: FemalePar 693614 yards3305 metersCR 61.4Bogey 85.1Slope 101
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 |
P
Pink Tee
Gender: FemalePar 693707 yards3390 metersCR 61.9Bogey 86.0Slope 102
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 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714857 yards4441 metersCR 68.5Bogey 96.6Slope 118
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 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715423 yards4959 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.6Slope 126
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sun Valley Golf Course
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For Yellow tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
34% match
For Yellow tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
11 Week Flagship Program for Sun Valley Golf Course
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feel the yardage: control long iron distance
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
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51% match
For Yellow tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Precision23%
Visualization15%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Dispersion17%
Scoring17%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Alignment16%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started67% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim19%
Alignment12%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment24%
Scoring22%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in aim, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
39% match
For Orange tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
53% match
For Orange tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
70% match
For Orange tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control20%
Alignment15%
79% match
For Orange tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
51% match
For Orange tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
68% match
For Orange tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring28%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment18%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started65% match
For Orange tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Aim19%
Alignment13%
67% match
For Orange tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Orange tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Orange tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Distance Control14%
80% match
For Orange tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Accuracy15%
62% match
For Orange tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Orange tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
27% match
For Pink tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Pink tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
73% match
For Pink tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Dispersion21%
Distance Control20%
Aim19%
76% match
For Pink tees
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
51% match
For Pink tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
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Get Started62% match
For Pink tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
71% match
For Pink tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Pink tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
42% match
For Pink tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
39% match
For Pink tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For Pink tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Alignment19%
71% match
For Pink tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy14%
67% match
For Pink tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Pink tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment15%
57% match
For Pink tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment20%
Accuracy11%
58% match
For Pink tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Aim27%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Pink tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started71% match
For Pink tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Dispersion14%
54% match
For Pink tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Alignment13%
70% match
For Pink tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy12%
Scoring11%
42% match
For Red tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Sun Valley Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Sun Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Sun Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sun Valley Golf Course?
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.
What is considered a good score at Sun Valley Golf Course?
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.
How long is Sun Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5423.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Sun Valley Golf Course 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 Golf Course strategically challenging?
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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