47% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
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
Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cavalier Golf & Yacht 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 29%Scoring 24%Accuracy 17%Aim 15%Precision 13%
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.
19.2
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
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 | 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, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jmilleson@cavaliergyc.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
1052 Cardinal Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, USA
Course Description
Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club is a premier country club located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, offering exclusive amenities and services to its members. The club features a golf course, yacht facilities, and various recreational activities designed to enhance the member experience. Committed to providing exceptional service, the club aims to exceed member expectations and enrich enjoyment through a range of social and leisure opportunities.
golf • yacht club • country club • membership • recreational activities • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Architect
Charles Banks
Opened
1928
Google Reviews
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⭐4.7(264 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 Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with repeated par four demands for straight drives into iron approaches, building bogey risks that peak on select long holes where positioning errors lead to tough saves. Steady decisions on tee and fairway shape every hole's outcome.
B
Black/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705977 yards5465 metersCR 77.2Bogey 110.2Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 54.8 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.4 · Slope 144
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 366 | 177 | 495 | 193 | 460 | 390 | 148 | 389 | 2998 | 365 | 179 | 402 | 314 | 371 | 385 | 404 | 375 | 184 | 2979 | 5977 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705815 yards5317 metersCR 76.4Bogey 109.0Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.0 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 55.0 · Slope 142
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 338 | 159 | 480 | 193 | 440 | 390 | 138 | 389 | 2889 | 365 | 165 | 374 | 303 | 371 | 385 | 404 | 375 | 184 | 2926 | 5815 |
G
Gold/Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705636 yards5154 metersCR 75.4Bogey 107.6Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.3 · Slope 141
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 3 | — | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 338 | 159 | 459 | 175 | 440 | 360 | 138 | 363 | 2794 | 336 | 165 | 374 | 303 | 360 | 369 | 389 | 375 | 171 | 2842 | 5636 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cavalier Golf & Yacht 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 profile43% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
54% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control35%
Visualization20%
62% match
For Gold tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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57% match
For Gold tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
41% match
For Gold tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control27%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Gold tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min20 HCP8 drills
Trajectory28%
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
69% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
65% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control22%
Alignment18%
56% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
63% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment21%
Scoring21%
47% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
52% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
63% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control30%
Alignment21%
68% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion20%
Aim17%
54% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment24%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
29% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
47% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
71% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision17%
Aim15%
62% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring29%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment24%
Accuracy20%
58% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
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Get Started64% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision18%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Stick approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring28%
Distance Control14%
74% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Accuracy13%
57% match
For Black/Gold tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring33%
Aim10%
66% match
For Black/Gold tees
Set a target, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
42% match
For Black/Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
41% match
For Black/Gold tees
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
66% match
For Black/Gold tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
54% match
For Black/Gold tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP6 drills
Dispersion37%
Precision20%
Scoring15%
47% match
For Black/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Black/Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started58% match
For Black/Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Alignment25%
Scoring25%
68% match
For Black/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision25%
Accuracy13%
62% match
For Black/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
79% match
For Black/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment15%
Aim13%
55% match
For Black/Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
85% match
For Black/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Accuracy14%
69% match
For Black/Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision19%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 140.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 77.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5806 yards. The back tees extend to 5977.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club?
With a course rating of 77.2 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5977.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Cavalier Golf & Yacht 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 Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 5977.0 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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