50% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Dispersion20%
Aim17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
174
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Cardinal Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Cardinal, 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 26%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%Alignment 15%
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
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Cardinal
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 | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Cardinal.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
greg@nngolfclub.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
901 Clubhouse Way
Course Description
Newport News Golf Club is a premier sports facility located in Newport News, Virginia. It offers a range of golfing experiences with a beautifully maintained course and clubhouse, catering to both casual and competitive players in the area.
golf • recreation • sports facility • clubhouse • outdoor activities • sports
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ed Ault
Opened
1964
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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 Cardinal, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course feels like a control test packed with quick par fours and reachable par fives that force precise positioning and recovery plays. Scoring stays within reach but slips easily on mis-hit approaches and green-side tests.
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Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 724588 yards4195 metersCR 62.4Bogey 82.4Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.7 · BR 40.7 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 41.7 · Slope 108
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 237 | 420 | 240 | 230 | 116 | 196 | 120 | 397 | 204 | 2160 | 331 | 408 | 304 | 270 | 98 | 271 | 377 | 234 | 135 | 2428 | 4588 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725897 yards5392 metersCR 68.6Bogey 90.8Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 44.1 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 463 | 285 | 282 | 154 | 262 | 167 | 462 | 302 | 2705 | 363 | 496 | 358 | 386 | 189 | 382 | 470 | 363 | 185 | 3192 | 5897 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724588 yards4195 metersCR 67.1Bogey 93.1Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 45.9 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.2 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 11 | — | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 237 | 420 | 240 | 230 | 116 | 196 | 120 | 397 | 204 | 2160 | 331 | 408 | 304 | 270 | 98 | 271 | 377 | 234 | 135 | 2428 | 4588 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725897 yards5392 metersCR 73.9Bogey 103.8Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.5 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 11 | — | 4 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 463 | 285 | 282 | 154 | 262 | 167 | 462 | 302 | 2705 | 363 | 496 | 358 | 386 | 189 | 382 | 470 | 363 | 185 | 3192 | 5897 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Cardinal
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring18%
Aim11%
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Get Started42% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Scoring16%
68% match
For White tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
12 Week Flagship Program for Cardinal
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Cardinal. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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50% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
63% match
For White tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
78% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
67% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
52% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment18%
Trajectory12%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Scoring27%
Alignment22%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
63% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision14%
Accuracy13%
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Get Started42% match
For Green tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
74% match
For Green tees
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
50% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
59% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control11%
45% match
For Green tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
30% match
For Green tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
26% match
For Green tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
88% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
Scoring19%
80% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Green tees
Keep near hole, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment27%
Distance Control27%
73% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started73% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
73% match
For Green tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
60% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
61% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim26%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Green tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control28%
Scoring13%
52% match
For Green tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
36% match
For Green tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
63% match
For Green tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
46% match
For Green tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
Aim23%
73% match
For Green tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started52% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment16%
Aim11%
57% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Aim32%
Alignment28%
74% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy21%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
73% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
69% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision14%
Accuracy14%
56% match
For White tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
42% match
For White tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cardinal
Get answers to common questions about playing Cardinal and what to expect.
How difficult is Cardinal for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Cardinal challenges consistency. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Cardinal?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5242 yards. The back tees extend to 5897.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Cardinal?
With a course rating of 73.9 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.
How long is Cardinal and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5897.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Cardinal 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 Cardinal strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 5897.0 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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