Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Valley View Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
19
19 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
110
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
Valley View Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Valley View Golf Club, 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 Valley View Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Valley View Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@golfvalleyview.ca
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Facilities
Location
6937 BC-6, Winlaw, BC V0G 2J0, Canada
Course Description
Valley View Golf Course is a picturesque nine-hole golf course located in the Slocan Valley, with views of the surrounding mountains and easy access from nearby communities in British Columbia. The facility emphasizes a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with walk-on tee times and well-maintained greens and fairways. The onsite clubhouse restaurant operates seasonally, offering meals with scenic valley views, and the course is noted for its friendly vibe and lack of a strict dress code. It serves visitors from Nelson, Castlegar, Trail, New Denver and Kaslo and is a local landmark in the Slocan Valley.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
32
Type
Parkland
Opened
1967
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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 View Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE/RED
WHITE/RED Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 42.5 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.7 · Slope 106
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 253 | 180 | 251 | 405 | 470 | 148 | 483 | 179 | 2705 | 321 | 293 | 166 | 263 | 378 | 480 | 140 | 503 | 154 | 2698 | 5403 |
WHITE/RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 253 | 183 | 251 | 405 | 470 | 152 | 483 | 165 | 2698 | 321 | 293 | 166 | 263 | 378 | 480 | 145 | 503 | 154 | 2703 | 5401 |
YELLOW Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 47.5 · Slope 114
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 254 | 183 | 251 | 342 | 400 | 152 | 421 | 146 | 2394 | 245 | 254 | 183 | 251 | 342 | 400 | 152 | 421 | 146 | 2394 | 4788 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Valley View Golf Club
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 19 Programs
% match to course practice profileAvoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Valley View Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Valley View Golf Club. 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.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Flop
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Pitch
How many can you leave inside 5 feet?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Picture Perfect Roll
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSee the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Valley View Golf Club
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 Valley View Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Valley View Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Valley View Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Valley View Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 66.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 32.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Valley View Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5096 yards. The back tees extend to 5403.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Valley View Golf Club?
With a course rating of 66.0 and par 32, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 32 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Valley View Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5403.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Valley View Golf Club 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 View Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 103.0 and yardage reaching 5403.0 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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