61% match
For Blue tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy17%
Visualization11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tumwater Valley Municipal 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
Precision 22%Scoring 22%Distance Control 22%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
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
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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 | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rolsen@ci.tumwater.wa.us
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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
4611 Tumwater Valley Dr SE, Tumwater, WA 98501, USA
Course Description
Tumwater Valley Golf Club is a public golf facility located in Tumwater, Washington. The course offers 20 holes of championship-caliber golf with multiple tee boxes, a large driving range, and a full practice area, suitable for players of all skill levels. Owned by the City of Tumwater and operated by the Parks and Recreation Department, it hosts tournaments and events and provides a pro shop, dining nearby, and family-friendly offerings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Roy Goss/Glen Proctor
Opened
1970
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(373 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 Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests through long par fours and par fives that pressure drives and approaches for pars, with front nine raising bigger scoring risks via steeper ratings and slopes.
B
Black Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726988 yards6390 metersCR 79.8Bogey 112.6Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.3 · BR 57.2 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 39.5 · BR 55.4 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 449 | 554 | 238 | 430 | 548 | 415 | 404 | 157 | 403 | 3598 | 393 | 163 | 336 | 454 | 550 | 211 | 395 | 391 | 497 | 3390 | 6988 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726449 yards5897 metersCR 76.8Bogey 108.1Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.3 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 53.8 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 412 | 524 | 180 | 402 | 485 | 344 | 374 | 144 | 384 | 3249 | 376 | 149 | 328 | 430 | 521 | 197 | 353 | 376 | 470 | 3200 | 6449 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726037 yards5520 metersCR 74.5Bogey 104.7Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 52.2 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 6 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 504 | 170 | 335 | 467 | 324 | 365 | 131 | 368 | 3037 | 360 | 134 | 321 | 355 | 498 | 181 | 337 | 361 | 453 | 3000 | 6037 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tumwater Valley Municipal 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile73% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
Dispersion15%
51% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started40% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tumwater Valley Municipal 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
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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85% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Accuracy14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
37% match
For Black tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
37% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Alignment26%
Aim17%
76% match
For Black tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim21%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For Black tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
23% match
For Black tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
53% match
For Black tees
Get close to pin, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Scoring19%
Mechanics11%
40% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Aim18%
Distance Control14%
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Get Started58% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment24%
Accuracy20%
70% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
57% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment21%
Scoring13%
53% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Distance Control15%
44% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control46%
Trajectory23%
Precision14%
55% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion15%
40% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started49% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP4 drills
Trajectory28%
Precision24%
Mechanics23%
65% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
59% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~30 min3 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim13%
63% match
For White tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
52% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision27%
Dispersion20%
60% match
For White tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control16%
Precision14%
67% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
61% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Scoring15%
67% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
93% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
76% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy17%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
49% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment23%
Accuracy23%
49% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring21%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
Accuracy12%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Precision16%
64% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
79% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring23%
Precision14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course
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 Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 79.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6512 yards. The back tees extend to 6988.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course?
With a course rating of 79.8 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 Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6988.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Tumwater Valley Municipal 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 Tumwater Valley Municipal Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6988.0 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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