Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Vallée Des Forts
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
223
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
Vallée Des Forts Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Vallée Des Forts, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Vallée Des Forts
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Vallée Des Forts.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
valleedesforts@sympatico.ca
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Facilities
Location
1145 Chemin du Petit-Bernier, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 6Y8, Canada
Course Description
Golf Vallée des Forts is a golf club located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, offering a well-regarded course surrounded by the Montérégie countryside. The venue provides golf services including memberships, corporate tournaments, and large-scale events, as well as reception halls and a restaurant for post-round dining. It positions itself as a premier golfing destination with facilities to host weddings, meetings, and other special events. The club emphasizes high-quality playing conditions and a dedicated team of professionals to assist players and event organizers.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1996
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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 Vallée Des Forts, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blanc
Blanc-Jaune Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.2 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 535 | 346 | 317 | 336 | 155 | 460 | 169 | 331 | 308 | 2957 | 470 | 110 | 320 | 311 | 524 | 146 | 330 | 335 | 327 | 2873 | 5830 |
Bleu Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.3 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 567 | 377 | 347 | 411 | 188 | 509 | 194 | 388 | 396 | 3377 | 509 | 177 | 349 | 386 | 548 | 177 | 338 | 345 | 435 | 3264 | 6641 |
Bleu-Blanc Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.5 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.4 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 567 | 377 | 347 | 411 | 155 | 509 | 169 | 331 | 396 | 3262 | 509 | 177 | 349 | 365 | 548 | 146 | 338 | 345 | 411 | 3188 | 6450 |
Blanc Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.2 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.4 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 535 | 362 | 317 | 387 | 155 | 460 | 169 | 331 | 380 | 3096 | 470 | 157 | 320 | 365 | 524 | 146 | 330 | 335 | 411 | 3058 | 6154 |
Blanc-Jaune Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.0 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.9 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 535 | 346 | 317 | 336 | 155 | 460 | 169 | 331 | 308 | 2957 | 470 | 110 | 320 | 311 | 524 | 146 | 330 | 335 | 327 | 2873 | 5830 |
Jaune Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 346 | 298 | 336 | 129 | 439 | 155 | 321 | 308 | 2755 | 420 | 110 | 306 | 311 | 430 | 134 | 321 | 325 | 327 | 2684 | 5439 |
Jaune-Rouge Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.5 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 423 | 297 | 247 | 336 | 129 | 398 | 155 | 321 | 308 | 2614 | 420 | 110 | 306 | 311 | 430 | 109 | 264 | 266 | 327 | 2543 | 5157 |
Rouge Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 48.3 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 419 | 297 | 247 | 334 | 110 | 398 | 129 | 241 | 303 | 2478 | 412 | 98 | 242 | 303 | 423 | 109 | 264 | 266 | 327 | 2444 | 4922 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Vallée Des Forts
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 profileEscape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Vallée Des Forts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Vallée Des Forts. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedChip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMatch plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Vallée Des Forts
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 Vallée Des Forts
Get answers to common questions about playing Vallée Des Forts and what to expect.
How difficult is Vallée Des Forts for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Vallée Des Forts challenges consistency. The 135.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Vallée Des Forts?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5782 yards. The back tees extend to 6641.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Vallée Des Forts?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Vallée Des Forts and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6641.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Vallée Des Forts 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 Vallée Des Forts strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6641.0 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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