63% match
For Blue/White tees
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Herndon Centennial Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Herndon Centennial Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Herndon Centennial Golf Course, 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
Scoring 27%Distance Control 23%Precision 18%Aim 17%Alignment 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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Herndon Centennial Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Herndon Centennial Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
909 Ferndale Ave, Herndon, VA 20170, USA
Course Description
Herndon Centennial Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility in Herndon, Virginia, offering a par-71 layout with bunkered greens, rolling fairways, and water hazards. The course features a fully stocked golf shop, driving range with multiple hitting stations, and a dedicated short game area to help players sharpen technique and scores. It serves local, regional, and national golfers, hosts outings and tournaments, and promotes memberships and annual passes as cost-effective options. Located near Northern Virginia and close to Dulles Airport, it emphasizes accessible public golf with practice facilities and dining at its café.
public golf course • outings • driving range • short game practice • golf shop • annual passes • membership programs • golf instruction • 18 hole golf • par 71 • northern virginia golf • virginia golf • tournament hosting • score improvement • course photos • golf associations • guest play • events and tournaments • pro shop
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault
Opened
1979
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(432 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 Herndon Centennial Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays with repeating short par fours pressuring tee and wedge accuracy for pars, while back nine raises bogey risk on tough par fours and reachable par fives tempt controlled birdie pushes.
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715213 yards4767 metersCR 65.5Bogey 87.7Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 42.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.8 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 347 | 389 | 239 | 117 | 355 | 149 | 310 | 297 | 2564 | 302 | 334 | 307 | 304 | 111 | 403 | 118 | 478 | 292 | 2649 | 5213 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715774 yards5280 metersCR 73.4Bogey 104.3Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 347 | 466 | 303 | 157 | 355 | 149 | 335 | 297 | 2796 | 326 | 361 | 376 | 375 | 111 | 463 | 118 | 478 | 370 | 2978 | 5774 |
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715213 yards4767 metersCR 70.2Bogey 99.4Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.2 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.2 · Slope 125
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 9 | — | 12 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 347 | 389 | 239 | 117 | 355 | 149 | 310 | 297 | 2564 | 302 | 334 | 307 | 304 | 111 | 403 | 118 | 478 | 292 | 2649 | 5213 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Herndon Centennial Golf Course
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Blue/White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
28% match
For Blue/White tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization24%
63% match
For Blue/White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control26%
Aim14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Herndon Centennial Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Herndon Centennial Golf Course. 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)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Up-and-Down Contest
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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51% match
For Blue/White tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
47% match
For Blue/White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
51% match
For Blue/White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
51% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
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Get Started81% match
For Blue/White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
Accuracy14%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring24%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring24%
Accuracy11%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
55% match
For Blue/White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
71% match
For Blue/White tees
Square up, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision29%
Alignment13%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue/White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy19%
Aim14%
49% match
For Blue/White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
51% match
For Blue/White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
52% match
For Blue/White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Aim29%
Alignment22%
66% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For Blue/White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control11%
81% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Alignment23%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
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Get Started80% match
For Blue/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring32%
Alignment18%
39% match
For Blue tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim16%
Alignment13%
70% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Precision16%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision22%
Aim14%
23% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
31% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Herndon Centennial Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Herndon Centennial Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Herndon Centennial Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Herndon Centennial Golf Course challenges consistency. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Herndon Centennial Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5494 yards. The back tees extend to 5774.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Herndon Centennial Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.4 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Herndon Centennial Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5774.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Herndon Centennial Golf Course and how should I play it?
Herndon Centennial Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Herndon Centennial Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 5774.0 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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