Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Penderbrook Golf Club.
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
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.
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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 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
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.
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Penderbrook Golf Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
gmpenderbrook@palmergolf.com
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3700 Golf Trail Ln, Fairfax, VA 22033, USA
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.
golf course • public golf course • fairfax va golf • par 71 • 18-hole golf • water hazards • bunkers • rye fairways • golf tournaments • mulligans pub • pro shop • tee time • golf memberships • tournament scheduling • golf • recreation • outdoor activities • event hosting • sports and recreation
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ault, Clark & Associates
Opened
1981
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Penderbrook Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Penderbrook Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Penderbrook Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Penderbrook Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Penderbrook Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Penderbrook Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Penderbrook Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Penderbrook Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Penderbrook Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Penderbrook Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Penderbrook Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Penderbrook 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 profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent wedge length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Penderbrook Golf Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
At a full length of 6095.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
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.
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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