68% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Val Halla Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
180
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
Val Halla Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Val Halla 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 25%Scoring 25%Precision 17%Aim 16%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.
15.4
Average HCP
8.5
Minimum HCP
28
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Val Halla Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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
Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Val Halla Golf Course.
Contact Information
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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
60 Val Halla Rd, Cumberland Center, ME 04021, USA
Course Description
Cumberland is a town in Maine, USA, offering various services and information for residents, including departments, boards, and committees. It provides information on town government, public works, recreation, and more.
local government • public services • recreation • town administration • public works
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Phil Wogan
Opened
1964
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⭐4.7(147 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 Val Halla Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant pressure from par fours mixed with tricky par fives that tempt big risks, forcing tight irons and cautious play to dodge blowup scores on key trouble spots.This course plays like a par four gauntlet with sneaky long fives ready to inflate tallies if irons stray.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726562 yards6000 metersCR 71.5Bogey 95.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 1 | — | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 390 | 403 | 153 | 540 | 418 | 394 | 304 | 162 | 450 | 3214 | 362 | 164 | 597 | 403 | 399 | 384 | 374 | 187 | 478 | 3348 | 6562 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724053 yards3706 metersCR 63.5Bogey 87.3Slope 101
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 42.8 · Slope 98
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 44.5 · Slope 104
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 225 | 204 | 89 | 251 | 267 | 284 | 181 | 119 | 256 | 1876 | 247 | 136 | 319 | 258 | 308 | 277 | 207 | 104 | 321 | 2177 | 4053 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725236 yards4788 metersCR 70.5Bogey 99.2Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.7 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.5 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 292 | 145 | 251 | 329 | 284 | 294 | 126 | 386 | 2419 | 355 | 138 | 458 | 263 | 378 | 335 | 352 | 141 | 397 | 2817 | 5236 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725722 yards5232 metersCR 73.1Bogey 102.6Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 317 | 292 | 145 | 471 | 368 | 323 | 299 | 150 | 410 | 2775 | 355 | 146 | 458 | 268 | 391 | 341 | 363 | 158 | 467 | 2947 | 5722 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Val Halla 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile65% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control25%
Aim13%
58% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment20%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
9 Week Flagship Program for Val Halla Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Val Halla Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started54% match
For White tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP3 drills
Dispersion33%
Distance Control27%
Precision22%
66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy15%
Aim13%
70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
63% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control13%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
60% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Scoring18%
Alignment18%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
76% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Distance Control13%
25% match
For Green tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
64% match
For Green tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Precision28%
Aim12%
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Get Started73% match
For Green tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim18%
Precision18%
Distance Control15%
51% match
For Green tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
71% match
For Green tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Dispersion18%
Aim17%
69% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory17%
62% match
For Green tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Green tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Black tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
25% match
For Black tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For Black tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
52% match
For Black tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring55%
Distance Control30%
Visualization15%
72% match
For Black tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy24%
Aim14%
57% match
For Black tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
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Get Started59% match
For Black tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
27% match
For Black tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory18%
65% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
Distance Control14%
74% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision27%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision16%
Dispersion16%
82% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
66% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy25%
Aim19%
75% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Scoring17%
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Get Started34% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
61% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
40% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
65% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim11%
77% match
For Red tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy15%
42% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Trajectory14%
72% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
40% match
For Red tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Visualization33%
Distance Control33%
Dispersion18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Val Halla Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Val Halla Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Val Halla Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Val Halla Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 129.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Val Halla Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5308 yards. The back tees extend to 6562.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Val Halla Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.5 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 Val Halla Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6562.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Val Halla Golf Course and how should I play it?
Val Halla Golf Course 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.
What features make Val Halla Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6562.0 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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