39% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Valley 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
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Valley Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Valley 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 21%Precision 20%Aim 19%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.
19.5
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Valley 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, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Valley Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
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
2407 River Rd NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721, USA
Course Description
Valley Golf Course is an eighteen-hole golf facility located in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. The course features a traditional front-nine links-style layout with a back-nine lined by mature trees along the Red River, and it hosts corporate outings, reunions, and wedding events in addition to regular play. The site highlights tee-time bookings, gift certificates, and leagues, and it notes connections to online tee-time services for members and groups. The venue operates in the upper Midwest with a focus on event hosting and golf recreation.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1971
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(96 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 Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests precision through endless short irons and wedges on tight par fours and par threes, pressuring decisions on tough spots while par fives mix birdie rewards with bogey traps.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735757 yards5264 metersCR 73.7Bogey 102.7Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 51.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 103 | 504 | 335 | 470 | 375 | 139 | 338 | 345 | 2935 | 346 | 153 | 338 | 373 | 285 | 430 | 463 | 89 | 345 | 2822 | 5757 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725460 yards4993 metersCR 72.0Bogey 100.2Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 49.2 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 96 | 495 | 324 | 457 | 364 | 132 | 328 | 332 | 2842 | 341 | 148 | 305 | 336 | 281 | 418 | 373 | 85 | 331 | 2618 | 5460 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736366 yards5821 metersCR 77.1Bogey 107.8Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 54.7 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.1 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 6 | — | 15 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 132 | 543 | 377 | 512 | 421 | 169 | 381 | 393 | 3285 | 350 | 158 | 394 | 475 | 295 | 468 | 473 | 101 | 367 | 3081 | 6366 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Valley 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 profile62% match
For Red tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started49% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
56% match
For Red tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
14 Week Flagship Program for Valley Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Valley Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For Red tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
72% match
For Red tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control24%
Precision22%
54% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy24%
Aim6%
49% match
For Red tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory20%
Precision20%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
Precision17%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision23%
Aim15%
63% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
Alignment13%
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Get Started75% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
Precision17%
78% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim17%
Scoring12%
65% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring17%
Aim13%
65% match
For Gold tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
74% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
64% match
For Gold tees
Advantage from tee, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion22%
Precision22%
Scoring20%
49% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Gold tees
Control woods rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion22%
Accuracy20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
76% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
56% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started72% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
63% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
66% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
69% match
For White tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Scoring30%
Aim15%
62% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
80% match
For White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For White tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Aim19%
Dispersion18%
39% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
37% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
Scoring20%
62% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
Aim21%
57% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision28%
Alignment17%
71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring19%
Accuracy9%
63% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim24%
Alignment14%
57% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim36%
Scoring21%
Alignment16%
66% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
65% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
57% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy23%
Alignment10%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Valley Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Valley Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Valley Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Valley Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 130.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 77.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Valley Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5913 yards. The back tees extend to 6366.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Valley Golf Course?
With a course rating of 77.1 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 Valley Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6366.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Valley Golf Course 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 Valley Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 130.0 and yardage reaching 6366.0 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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