63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Vale Of Leven
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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
Vale Of Leven Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Vale Of Leven, 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 22%Precision 20%Aim 19%Accuracy 12%
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.
16.6
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Vale Of Leven
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
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.
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 | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Vale Of Leven.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rbarclay@volgc.org
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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
122 Northfield Rd, Alexandria G83 9ET, UK
Course Description
Vale of Leven Golf Club, established in 1907, offers a fantastic course suitable for players of all abilities. Located at Northfield Course, Northfield Road, Alexandria, it features one of the best golf views in Scotland with vistas of Loch Lomond as you play. The club hosts a variety of events and functions in its clubhouse, and provides information on visitors, outings, and course status. The club is committed to delivering a welcoming golfing experience on a historic, well-regarded layout in western Scotland.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
67
Type
Parkland
Opened
1907
Google 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 Vale Of Leven, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short course repeatedly tests iron accuracy into many par threes and compact fours, pressuring decisions on safe targets amid front-heavy difficulty where bogeys lurk on recovery shots.
W
White 2019 Tee
Gender: MalePar 675278 yards4826 metersCR 66.5Bogey 88.0Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.4 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.6 · Slope 108
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 5 | — | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 480 | 280 | 422 | 180 | 350 | 183 | 375 | 199 | 2830 | 289 | 398 | 164 | 176 | 325 | 287 | 272 | 172 | 365 | 2448 | 5278 |
W
White 9 Hole Composite Tee
Gender: MalePar 705942 yards5433 metersCR 69.4Bogey 92.2Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 5 | — | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 480 | 280 | 422 | 398 | 164 | 176 | 325 | 365 | 2971 | 361 | 480 | 280 | 422 | 398 | 164 | 176 | 325 | 365 | 2971 | 5942 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684429 yards4050 metersCR 66.5Bogey 93.0Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 108
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 68 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 13 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 333 | 202 | 369 | 149 | 281 | 130 | 369 | 141 | 2289 | 230 | 319 | 129 | 168 | 307 | 248 | 223 | 162 | 354 | 2140 | 4429 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Vale Of Leven
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile73% match
For Red 2019 tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
71% match
For Red 2019 tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim23%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
12 Week Flagship Program for Vale Of Leven
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Vale Of Leven. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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31% match
For Red 2019 tees
Get close to pin, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started58% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Scoring22%
Dispersion20%
58% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Alignment19%
Scoring13%
58% match
For Red 2019 tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red 2019 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy25%
Alignment13%
58% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control31%
Aim13%
63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Red 2019 tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
79% match
For Red 2019 tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For Red 2019 tees
Pitch close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control26%
Alignment18%
65% match
For Red 2019 tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
22% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization30%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started48% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Stop on a dime, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
38% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
59% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim14%
Trajectory13%
60% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
62% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
62% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
71% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control18%
Alignment14%
71% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring17%
Precision15%
60% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion12%
69% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
Aim21%
79% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Aim20%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started70% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Aim16%
74% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim17%
Scoring13%
71% match
For White 9 Hole Composite tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
40% match
For White 2019 tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
59% match
For White 2019 tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
79% match
For White 2019 tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Precision20%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For White 2019 tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
73% match
For White 2019 tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
69% match
For White 2019 tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For White 2019 tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
52% match
For White 2019 tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
74% match
For White 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started62% match
For White 2019 tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
71% match
For White 2019 tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White 2019 tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control16%
Alignment14%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Vale Of Leven
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Vale Of Leven
Get answers to common questions about playing Vale Of Leven and what to expect.
How difficult is Vale Of Leven for mid-handicap golfers?
Vale Of Leven presents a demanding test. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 69.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 67.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Vale Of Leven?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5186 yards. The back tees extend to 5942.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Vale Of Leven?
With a course rating of 69.4 and par 67, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 67 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Vale Of Leven and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5942.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Vale Of Leven and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Vale Of Leven strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 5942.0 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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