47% match
For Red/Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Penderbrook Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Penderbrook Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Penderbrook 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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 29%Scoring 22%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 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
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Penderbrook Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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 with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Penderbrook Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
gmpenderbrook@palmergolf.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
3700 Golf Trail Ln, Fairfax, VA 22033, USA
Course Description
Penderbrook Golf Club is a public 18-hole par-71 golf course in Fairfax, Virginia, known for its challenging holes, water hazards, and bunkers. The club features a full-service pro shop and Mulligans Pub, with dining and event spaces that cater to members and the public. It offers a range of activities including tournaments and memberships, and provides tee-time booking through its affiliated platforms. Located within the Penderbrook community, the course emphasizes accuracy and strategic shot placement on a rolling, tree-lined landscape.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ault, Clark & Associates
Opened
1981
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(361 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 Penderbrook Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision repeatedly through short par fours that reward accurate wedges while long par fives create big scoring risks from poor positioning. Players face constant choices between safe plays and aggressive attacks on reachable holes heightening bogey dangers.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716095 yards5573 metersCR 70.6Bogey 95.2Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.8 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 407 | 320 | 156 | 522 | 204 | 369 | 573 | 336 | 339 | 3226 | 220 | 302 | 318 | 145 | 481 | 400 | 190 | 485 | 328 | 2869 | 6095 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715675 yards5189 metersCR 68.7Bogey 92.4Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 47.3 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 304 | 140 | 510 | 185 | 339 | 520 | 320 | 320 | 3018 | 200 | 282 | 294 | 135 | 447 | 356 | 165 | 472 | 306 | 2657 | 5675 |
R
Red/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714908 yards4488 metersCR 69.2Bogey 99.3Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 7 | — | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 273 | 114 | 450 | 89 | 320 | 461 | 260 | 275 | 2564 | 108 | 270 | 275 | 96 | 430 | 305 | 135 | 445 | 280 | 2344 | 4908 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Penderbrook Golf Club
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile64% match
For Red/Gold tees
Control rollout, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision20%
Dispersion14%
55% match
For Red/Gold tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control26%
Alignment23%
56% match
For Red/Gold tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision23%
Distance Control21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Penderbrook Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Penderbrook 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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72% match
For Red/Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
53% match
For Red/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
55% match
For Red/Gold tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started62% match
For Red/Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Alignment18%
72% match
For Red/Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision16%
Aim15%
68% match
For Red/Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red/Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy15%
Alignment14%
60% match
For Red/Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
67% match
For Red/Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
63% match
For Red/Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
77% match
For Red/Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
43% match
For Red/Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control33%
Alignment30%
57% match
For Red/Gold tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim22%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started75% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Aim17%
Dispersion13%
53% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
48% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Aim19%
Trajectory16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min8 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring27%
Accuracy13%
41% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge loft, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision20%
Alignment15%
57% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim27%
Alignment18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
58% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy24%
Alignment17%
57% match
For White tees
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim12%
74% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
36% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
63% match
For White tees
Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment26%
Accuracy17%
64% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
57% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision26%
Trajectory17%
Aim15%
55% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
43% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim37%
Scoring31%
Distance Control15%
71% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Precision20%
Scoring18%
Accuracy12%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
60% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Penderbrook Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Penderbrook Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Penderbrook Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Penderbrook Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Penderbrook Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Penderbrook Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5502 yards. The back tees extend to 6095.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Penderbrook Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.6 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 Penderbrook Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6095.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Penderbrook Golf Club 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 Penderbrook Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6095.0 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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