Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Val Des Lacs.
Total Programs
32
32 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
149
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Val Des Lacs, 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 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Howard Watson
Opened
1959
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Val Des Lacs, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Noir
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.6 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 382 | 138 | 503 | 319 | 497 | 307 | 386 | 157 | 367 | 3056 | 361 | 133 | 365 | 497 | 380 | 346 | 120 | 357 | 366 | 2925 | 5981 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 138 | 503 | 389 | 497 | 409 | 407 | 157 | 378 | 3268 | 372 | 172 | 365 | 497 | 404 | 346 | 120 | 357 | 386 | 3019 | 6287 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.0 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 146 | 536 | 402 | 523 | 427 | 423 | 181 | 392 | 3436 | 384 | 172 | 381 | 521 | 423 | 359 | 139 | 375 | 426 | 3180 | 6616 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 45.8 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.4 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 138 | 475 | 319 | 475 | 307 | 386 | 157 | 367 | 2996 | 324 | 133 | 338 | 433 | 380 | 311 | 120 | 357 | 366 | 2762 | 5758 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.7 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 334 | 121 | 475 | 304 | 454 | 307 | 386 | 143 | 276 | 2800 | 324 | 133 | 338 | 433 | 380 | 282 | 97 | 235 | 366 | 2588 | 5388 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.6 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 51.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 138 | 475 | 319 | 475 | 307 | 386 | 157 | 367 | 2996 | 324 | 133 | 338 | 433 | 380 | 311 | 120 | 357 | 366 | 2762 | 5758 |
Drill Library
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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 profilePerfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Val Des Lacs. 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
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Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedSave with mid irons, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Val Des Lacs and what to expect.
Val Des Lacs presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6002 yards. The back tees extend to 6616.0 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.
Measuring 6616.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Val Des Lacs is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 131.0 and yardage reaching 6616.0 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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