Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Nansemond River Golf Club.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
178
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Nansemond River Golf 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Up to 5 players 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.
Everything you need to know about Nansemond River Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
nhill@nansemondrivergolfclub.com
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1000 Hillpoint Blvd, Suffolk, VA 23434, USA
Nansemond River Golf Club is a golf course and club located in Suffolk, Virginia. It offers golf facilities and amenities for members and guests in the region.
golf course • golf club • recreational sports • Virginia golf • golf amenities
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Steele
Opened
2002
Conditions
Green: Bent
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Nansemond River Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 50.5 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 167 | 580 | 370 | 476 | 418 | 239 | 448 | 526 | 3609 | 417 | 224 | 436 | 620 | 416 | 445 | 123 | 365 | 586 | 3632 | 7241 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.0 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 158 | 544 | 333 | 447 | 396 | 206 | 417 | 512 | 3388 | 380 | 201 | 404 | 590 | 393 | 412 | 117 | 331 | 534 | 3362 | 6750 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.0 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 54.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 101 | 464 | 277 | 303 | 347 | 152 | 340 | 450 | 2754 | 322 | 161 | 342 | 477 | 323 | 345 | 94 | 293 | 492 | 2849 | 5603 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.6 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.7 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 81 | 431 | 246 | 294 | 319 | 141 | 335 | 400 | 2531 | 289 | 146 | 323 | 435 | 318 | 318 | 85 | 276 | 452 | 2642 | 5173 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Nansemond River Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Nansemond River Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Nansemond River Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Nansemond River Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Nansemond River Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Nansemond River Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Nansemond River Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileControl distance precisely, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Nansemond River Golf Club. 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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land softly, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLeave tap-ins, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedChip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Nansemond River Golf Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Nansemond River Golf Club challenges consistency. Its 142.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 74.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6207 yards. The back tees extend to 7241.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 74.9 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.
Stretching to 7241.0 yards from the back tees, it tests distance control and approach consistency.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 7241.0 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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