39% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mariners Landing Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Mariners Landing Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Mariners Landing 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
Distance Control 24%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 14%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
30.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Mariners Landing 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 | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Mariners Landing Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
marinersgolf@yahoo.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
2052 Lake Retreat Rd, Huddleston, VA 24104, USA
Course Description
Mariners Landing Golf Club is a championship 18-hole golf course located on the shores of Smith Mountain Lake in Huddleston, Virginia. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, it operates as a resort community and country club with extensive amenities, including a renovated clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, and lakefront recreation options. The course, originally designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr., has undergone multi-million dollar renovations since 2020 to modernize greens, tees, cart paths, and irrigation, reinforcing its status as a premier golf and leisure destination in the Roanoke–Lynchburg region. Mariners Landing emphasizes member experiences with dining, fitness, and access to an array of lake activities, making it a year-round destination for residents and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr
Opened
1993
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⭐3.6(145 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 Mariners Landing Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers front nine variety building to back nine demands where long par fives and tricky par fours force ongoing choices between bold advances and safe plays to control scoring risks.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726594 yards6030 metersCR 72.6Bogey 97.8Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.3 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | 7 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 177 | 497 | 386 | 158 | 365 | 291 | 477 | 367 | 3083 | 530 | 410 | 179 | 412 | 576 | 416 | 195 | 383 | 410 | 3511 | 6594 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725610 yards5130 metersCR 68.1Bogey 91.1Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.7 · Slope 128
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | 7 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 130 | 326 | 359 | 137 | 307 | 243 | 451 | 360 | 2635 | 481 | 346 | 125 | 365 | 480 | 369 | 151 | 295 | 363 | 2975 | 5610 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726134 yards5609 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.9Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.0 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | — | 7 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 148 | 447 | 364 | 149 | 318 | 276 | 456 | 363 | 2848 | 506 | 375 | 155 | 393 | 555 | 393 | 173 | 350 | 386 | 3286 | 6134 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Mariners Landing 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 profile69% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
Dispersion15%
66% match
For White tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Mariners Landing Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Mariners Landing Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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42% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
73% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control17%
Aim15%
48% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Trajectory23%
Mechanics23%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
Accuracy22%
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For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
Accuracy19%
58% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim26%
Alignment23%
77% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy21%
79% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim15%
64% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision17%
Trajectory10%
69% match
For Green tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
62% match
For Green tees
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy24%
Aim10%
63% match
For Green tees
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion23%
Aim16%
67% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim18%
Alignment14%
47% match
For Green tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
40% match
For Green tees
Get close to pin, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min30 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Scoring15%
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For Green tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
68% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
72% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy15%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
70% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment22%
Accuracy21%
65% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
79% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision14%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Accuracy13%
40% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control50%
Trajectory25%
Precision10%
69% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Scoring24%
Dispersion18%
49% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring55%
Distance Control30%
Visualization15%
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For Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
39% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
76% match
For Blue tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy15%
76% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
73% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
61% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Aim18%
Precision11%
57% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Alignment24%
Accuracy19%
69% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
65% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Aim14%
53% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy36%
Scoring19%
Alignment18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Mariners Landing Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Mariners Landing Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Mariners Landing Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Mariners Landing Golf Course presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Mariners Landing Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6102 yards. The back tees extend to 6594.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Mariners Landing Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.6 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 Mariners Landing Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6594.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Mariners Landing Golf Course and how should I play it?
Mariners Landing 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 Mariners Landing Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6594.0 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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