75% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control25%
Aim11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Valley Brook Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
205
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
Valley Brook Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Valley Brook 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 22%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%
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.
17.1
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Valley Brook 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
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Valley Brook 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
6225, 15 Rivervale Rd, River Vale, NJ 07675, United States
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Handwerg Jr.
Opened
1943
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⭐3.8(253 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 Valley Brook Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Player faces repeating pressure for exact tee shots on par fours and cautious advances on par fives, with high bogey rating creating steady short game tests to save par.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706211 yards5679 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.1Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.5 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 15 | — | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 495 | 193 | 395 | 580 | 384 | 223 | 422 | 166 | 3188 | 314 | 315 | 198 | 488 | 337 | 396 | 437 | 178 | 360 | 3023 | 6211 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705101 yards4664 metersCR 70.0Bogey 97.8Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 15 | — | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 452 | 130 | 336 | 446 | 286 | 157 | 368 | 120 | 2540 | 254 | 277 | 129 | 435 | 303 | 340 | 358 | 145 | 320 | 2561 | 5101 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704790 yards4380 metersCR 68.1Bogey 95.2Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.8 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 15 | — | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 420 | 116 | 280 | 440 | 281 | 146 | 325 | 110 | 2358 | 246 | 260 | 119 | 421 | 293 | 307 | 349 | 137 | 300 | 2432 | 4790 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705751 yards5259 metersCR 72.9Bogey 102.3Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 15 | — | 12 | 14 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 480 | 153 | 370 | 552 | 361 | 188 | 396 | 140 | 2950 | 300 | 294 | 161 | 464 | 319 | 357 | 402 | 167 | 337 | 2801 | 5751 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Valley Brook 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 profile77% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Precision17%
Accuracy14%
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Get Started75% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
47% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Valley Brook Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Valley Brook Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
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≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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71% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Dispersion22%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For White tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
55% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Alignment26%
Scoring13%
63% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
69% 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%
57% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment24%
Accuracy17%
59% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Scoring26%
Aim24%
51% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy30%
Alignment22%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision19%
Scoring13%
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Get Started56% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control24%
Precision20%
57% match
For Gold tees
Challenge limits, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision23%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision34%
Aim22%
Distance Control13%
45% match
For Gold tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
77% match
For Gold tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Gold tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment22%
Aim20%
71% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Precision25%
Dispersion19%
54% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment23%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy24%
Alignment14%
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Get Started78% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
66% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
42% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
61% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring26%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Red tees
Turn into par saves, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy19%
Aim13%
66% match
For Red tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
62% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
49% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
Aim15%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Aim20%
60% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
Aim19%
65% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control13%
78% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Scoring19%
65% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control30%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim15%
Distance Control12%
64% match
For Black tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
72% match
For Black tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
Precision18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Brook Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Valley Brook Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Valley Brook Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Valley Brook Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Valley Brook Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5500 yards. The back tees extend to 6211.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Valley Brook Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Valley Brook Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6211.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Valley Brook Golf Course and how should I play it?
Valley Brook 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 Valley Brook Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6211.0 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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