26% match
For Black tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Belle Haven Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Belle Haven Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Belle Haven 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.7
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Belle Haven Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Belle Haven Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
rgusella@bellehavencc.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
6023 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22307, USA
Course Description
From the modest beginnings in 1924 to our new 64,000 square foot Clubhouse, Belle Haven has grown to meet the needs of its members. The Clubhouse offers a variety of dining options including formal and informal restaurants. For special occasions and meetings, Belle Haven offers a beautiful ballroom with views of the golf course. We host banquets and meetings in our spacious Potomac Room with spectacular views of the Potomac River.As the Club approached the 21st century, an ambitious Master Plan was developed to update and enhance the many wonderful recreational facilities of Belle Haven Country Club. What began as a modest 9 hole golf course and clubhouse along the Potomac River in 1924 has grown into a private, full service country club boasting an 18 hole golf course designed by world-renowned architect, Arthur Hills. We offer complete golf practice facilities and a full service Golf Pro Shop.Our Athletic Facility houses a complete fitness center and aerobics room along with 5 indoor DecoTurf tennis courts, Tennis Pro Shop, Children's Activity Center, seasonal swimming pool, men's and ladies' locker rooms with steam and sauna, a year-round restaurant known as the Center Court Cafe and the famous outdoor Sharks Cafe open throughout the summer season. We have 8 outdoor, clay tennis courts and two seasonal platform tennis courts available for our members and their guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Leonard Macomber
Opened
1954
Conditions
Fairway: Bent • Green: Bent
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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 Belle Haven Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course starts with a milder front nine blending short and mid par fours plus par fives for breathing room, but the back nine piles on long par fours and stout par fives to test resolve and precision with little margin for error.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726870 yards6282 metersCR 74.3Bogey 99.6Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 51.2 · Slope 147
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 517 | 295 | 400 | 517 | 317 | 176 | 372 | 456 | 227 | 3277 | 204 | 450 | 554 | 466 | 438 | 388 | 528 | 205 | 360 | 3593 | 6870 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725642 yards5159 metersCR 68.8Bogey 91.9Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.6 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.3 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 447 | 241 | 324 | 451 | 271 | 111 | 285 | 378 | 160 | 2668 | 141 | 381 | 475 | 389 | 366 | 352 | 458 | 139 | 273 | 2974 | 5642 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726072 yards5552 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.6Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.0 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 11 | — | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 468 | 270 | 362 | 480 | 292 | 137 | 300 | 400 | 179 | 2888 | 160 | 414 | 504 | 399 | 385 | 371 | 493 | 160 | 298 | 3184 | 6072 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Belle Haven 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Black tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
75% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Accuracy16%
70% match
For Black tees
Challenge limits, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Belle Haven Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Belle Haven Country 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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56% match
For Black tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
63% match
For Black tees
Advantage from tee, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision18%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started67% match
For Black tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment19%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For Black tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
42% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization26%
Dispersion25%
Distance Control24%
41% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim32%
Alignment25%
76% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy18%
Precision12%
80% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
67% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Scoring13%
71% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%
66% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
71% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started58% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision29%
Aim12%
65% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy13%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Green tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
73% match
For Green tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Aim17%
Distance Control15%
69% match
For Green tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Green tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading15%
36% match
For Green tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min32 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics17%
Aim15%
46% match
For Green tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
52% match
For Green tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics19%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Alignment29%
Scoring24%
60% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim25%
Dispersion19%
74% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
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Get Started55% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
61% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy26%
Alignment21%
71% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim18%
Alignment14%
76% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Aim17%
Scoring17%
79% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
59% match
For Green tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring31%
Distance Control14%
58% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy19%
Dispersion14%
44% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment22%
Aim20%
70% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
67% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim21%
Precision14%
64% match
For White tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision14%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
2026
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United States
99TH BOB RILEY JUNIOR OPEN
7/20/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Belle Haven Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Belle Haven Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Belle Haven Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Belle Haven Country Club technically exacting. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Belle Haven Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6256 yards. The back tees extend to 6870.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Belle Haven Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.3 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 Belle Haven Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6870.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Belle Haven Country Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Belle Haven Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6870.0 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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