Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kanawha Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Manakin-Sabot, Virginia, United States of America

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Total Programs

17 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

The Kanawha Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Kanawha, 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 28%Precision 22%Distance Control 20%Accuracy 14%Aim 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.

Average HCP

10.7

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Kanawha

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | 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 | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The Kanawha.

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

705 River Road West

Course Description

Kanawha Club is a private golf club featuring a nine-hole par-3 course located on 55 acres in the rolling hills of Manakin-Sabot, Virginia. It provides a quiet, relaxed environment for members, their families, and guests to play and practice, with a focus on the course and practice facilities. The club emphasizes a golf-centric experience in the central Virginia region, offering membership access and a traditional club atmosphere.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Lester George

Opened

2005

Google Reviews

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Kanawha

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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Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim25%

Precision12%

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Make All 6 Ft Putts

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Distance Control26%

Aim13%

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14 Week Flagship Program for The Kanawha

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Kanawha. 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

Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make All 6 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pinpoint your pitches: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Short Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Long Iron Accuracy Advanced

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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Make Par Around the Green

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control25%

Accuracy16%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Distance Control24%

Scoring22%

Aim18%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Distance Control29%

Accuracy23%

Alignment14%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills

Alignment27%

Distance Control23%

Aim13%

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See your chip landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Pinpoint your pitches: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills

Precision33%

Distance Control26%

Scoring17%

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Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass

Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills

Dispersion35%

Precision23%

Scoring15%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Short Iron Distance Control

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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Long Iron Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Prepare for Tournaments at The Kanawha

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about The Kanawha

Get answers to common questions about playing The Kanawha and what to expect.

How difficult is The Kanawha for mid-handicap golfers?

The Kanawha is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Kanawha?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at The Kanawha?

With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is The Kanawha and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is The Kanawha 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 The Kanawha strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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