Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
218
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
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whitemarsh Valley Country 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 Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Whitemarsh Valley Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
djp@pga.com
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Facilities
Location
815 Thomas Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, USA
Course Description
Welcome to Whitemarsh Valley! Whitemarsh Valley is extremely proud of our tradition of golf and our standing as not only one of the top private clubs in Pennsylvania and but also one of the premier private clubs in the greater Philadelphia area. Our course, founded in 1908, was designed by famed golf course architect George C. Thomas Jr. Whitemarsh hosted the 1917 Patriotic Open, which was played in place of the U.S. Open that year, the 1934 U.S. Women's Amateur, and for eighteen years (from 1963-1980) the annual Philadelphia IVB Classic on the PGA Tour. Notable winners of the IVB include Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus (three times), Tom Kite, Tom Weiskopf and Tom Jenkins.Our Club prides itself on being our members home away from home. Whether on the golf course, at the pool, or in the Thomas Grille enjoying an award winning meal, Whitemarsh has something to offer everyone. It's all here!
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
George C. Thomas Jr./William S. Flynn
Opened
1908
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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 Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.1 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.9 · Slope 143
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | — | 6 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 429 | 562 | 240 | 495 | 371 | 437 | 481 | 124 | 3490 | 378 | 512 | 189 | 367 | 375 | 423 | 159 | 487 | 466 | 3356 | 6846 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.4 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.2 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | — | 6 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 316 | 438 | 193 | 443 | 302 | 354 | 394 | 95 | 2855 | 354 | 451 | 151 | 306 | 274 | 340 | 102 | 432 | 373 | 2783 | 5638 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.5 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.7 · Slope 139
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 17 | — | 6 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 401 | 529 | 235 | 472 | 333 | 405 | 449 | 116 | 3289 | 373 | 499 | 162 | 353 | 352 | 417 | 137 | 480 | 401 | 3174 | 6463 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.9 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 17 | — | 8 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 299 | 287 | 432 | 168 | 405 | 234 | 311 | 353 | 93 | 2582 | 329 | 408 | 151 | 262 | 271 | 335 | 100 | 392 | 315 | 2563 | 5145 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whitemarsh Valley Country 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileSet sights, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent woods length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whitemarsh Valley Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedLand softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Visualize the line, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Prepare for Tournaments at Whitemarsh Valley Country 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 Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Whitemarsh Valley Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Whitemarsh Valley Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5996 yards. The back tees extend to 6846.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 Whitemarsh Valley Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6846.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Whitemarsh Valley Country 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 Whitemarsh Valley Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6846.0 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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