51% match
For Back tees
Set up for high shot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control28%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Waterville Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Waterville Valley Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Waterville Valley 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
Distance Control 24%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 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.
20.4
Average HCP
12.2
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Waterville Valley Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered 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
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Waterville Valley Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
wvr@wvnh.com
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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
3 Lost Pass Rd, Waterville Valley, NH 03215, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
32
Type
Parkland
Opened
1898
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⭐4.2(33 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 Waterville Valley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Back
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady stream of short par threes testing iron control repeatedly, mixed with quick par fours that pile pitch pressure on the key challenge spots.This course plays like a steady stream of short par threes testing iron control repeatedly, mixed with quick par fours that pile pitch pressure on the key challenge spots.
B
Back Tee
Gender: MalePar 613588 yards3281 metersCR 58.8Bogey 77.4Slope 100
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 38.7 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 38.7 · Slope 100
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 61 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 182 | 107 | 155 | 138 | 315 | 136 | 312 | 108 | 1794 | 341 | 182 | 107 | 155 | 138 | 315 | 136 | 312 | 108 | 1794 | 3588 |
F
Forward Tee
Gender: MalePar 603226 yards2950 metersCR 57.8Bogey 75.4Slope 95
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 37.7 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 28.9 · BR 37.7 · Slope 95
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | — | 18 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 182 | 84 | 94 | 107 | 315 | 136 | 246 | 108 | 1613 | 341 | 182 | 84 | 94 | 107 | 315 | 136 | 246 | 108 | 1613 | 3226 |
B
Back Tee
Gender: FemalePar 613460 yards3164 metersCR 58.8Bogey 81.4Slope 96
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 40.7 · Slope 96
Back Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 40.7 · Slope 96
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 61 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 182 | 107 | 155 | 138 | 315 | 136 | 312 | 108 | 1730 | 277 | 182 | 107 | 155 | 138 | 315 | 136 | 312 | 108 | 1730 | 3460 |
F
Forward Tee
Gender: FemalePar 603072 yards2809 metersCR 56.6Bogey 78.2Slope 92
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 28.3 · BR 39.1 · Slope 92
Back Nine · CR 28.3 · BR 39.1 · Slope 92
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 60 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 182 | 84 | 94 | 94 | 315 | 136 | 246 | 108 | 1536 | 277 | 182 | 84 | 94 | 94 | 315 | 136 | 246 | 108 | 1536 | 3072 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Waterville Valley 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Back tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring27%
Alignment14%
45% match
For Back tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim25%
Trajectory14%
36% match
For Back tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Waterville Valley Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Waterville Valley Golf Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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39% match
For Back tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
43% match
For Back tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started62% match
For Back tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Aim17%
68% match
For Back tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Back tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Back tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
65% match
For Back tees
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Accuracy14%
57% match
For Back tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
67% match
For Back tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
62% match
For Back tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision20%
Trajectory14%
48% match
For Back tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring32%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Back tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
61% match
For Forward tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment26%
Aim20%
55% match
For Forward tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control27%
Visualization18%
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Get Started65% match
For Forward tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
18% match
For Forward tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
65% match
For Forward tees
Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Trajectory15%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Forward tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
66% match
For Forward tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim25%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Forward tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Accuracy18%
Precision18%
67% match
For Forward tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
69% match
For Forward tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Forward tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment18%
Precision14%
64% match
For Forward tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Forward tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
68% match
For Forward tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim21%
Precision20%
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Get Started63% match
For Forward tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment15%
Distance Control14%
65% match
For Forward tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Back tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Scoring18%
Dispersion15%
73% match
For Back tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
47% match
For Back tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
54% match
For Back tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
37% match
For Back tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision38%
Dispersion37%
Scoring10%
49% match
For Back tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Back tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Aim27%
Alignment15%
74% match
For Back tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Back tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Back tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
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Get Started60% match
For Back tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Scoring15%
56% match
For Back tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment26%
Aim26%
74% match
For Back tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy18%
Precision18%
74% match
For Back tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
27% match
For Forward tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Waterville Valley Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Waterville Valley Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Waterville Valley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Waterville Valley Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 58.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 32.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Waterville Valley Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3330 yards. The back tees extend to 3588.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Waterville Valley Golf Club?
With a course rating of 58.8 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 Waterville Valley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 3588.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Waterville Valley 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 Waterville Valley Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 100.0 and yardage reaching 3588.0 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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