66% match
For Yellow tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pendleton Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Pendleton Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pendleton 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
Scoring 26%Distance Control 25%Precision 18%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.3
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pendleton 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: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pendleton Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
6383 Declaration Dr, Ruther Glen, VA 22546, USA
Course Description
Pendleton Golf Club is a public 18-hole golf course in Ruther Glen, Virginia, located conveniently between Richmond and Fredericksburg. Designed by Thomas Walker, the course spans over 7,000 yards with multiple tees and scenic woodland setting, making it a popular destination for tournaments and outings. The club offers lessons, six-pack deals, memberships, and a range of food and beverage options, aiming to provide a complete golf and social experience. Pendleton hosts regular outings and events and emphasizes accessible play in central Virginia.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Thomas Walker
Opened
2007
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(181 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 Pendleton Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with back-to-back par fours that pressure iron accuracy for pars, while par fives mix birdie upside with big-number downside on mistakes. Repeating long-hole demands build score risk if tee and approach shots stray.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727093 yards6486 metersCR 74.2Bogey 99.1Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.5 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.6 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 547 | 436 | 157 | 378 | 498 | 397 | 210 | 409 | 447 | 3479 | 462 | 453 | 220 | 495 | 428 | 529 | 190 | 411 | 426 | 3614 | 7093 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724525 yards4138 metersCR 65.9Bogey 93.0Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 45.6 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 306 | 137 | 277 | 221 | 239 | 95 | 237 | 268 | 2134 | 298 | 244 | 127 | 376 | 283 | 372 | 109 | 282 | 300 | 2391 | 4525 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726090 yards5569 metersCR 75.1Bogey 106.5Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.9 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.6 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 493 | 369 | 147 | 320 | 465 | 375 | 139 | 357 | 368 | 3033 | 368 | 349 | 171 | 458 | 352 | 486 | 149 | 353 | 371 | 3057 | 6090 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725547 yards5072 metersCR 72.0Bogey 101.9Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.9 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 | — | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 451 | 338 | 142 | 294 | 449 | 349 | 126 | 313 | 347 | 2809 | 325 | 306 | 152 | 411 | 311 | 449 | 130 | 323 | 331 | 2738 | 5547 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pendleton 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile68% match
For Yellow tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
Aim20%
18% match
For Yellow tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
59% match
For Yellow tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Scoring20%
Aim12%
11 Week Flagship Program for Pendleton Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pendleton Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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37% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy27%
Alignment11%
61% match
For White tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
39% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started83% match
For White tees
Escape successfully, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring19%
Dispersion17%
68% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
76% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Alignment13%
18% match
For White tees
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
69% match
For White tees
Set up par or better, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min14 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Alignment20%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision19%
Dispersion17%
58% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment29%
Scoring23%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
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Get Started87% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Precision18%
73% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim12%
24% match
For Red tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
47% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
52% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control33%
Visualization24%
27% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
35% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
74% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring26%
Dispersion21%
76% match
For Red tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control18%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
71% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started42% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment22%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
54% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring23%
Distance Control14%
83% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
46% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
52% match
For Black tees
Turn into par saves, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
64% match
For Black tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Black tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Scoring22%
42% match
For Black tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision29%
Aim26%
Trajectory15%
70% match
For Black tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started39% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Pendleton Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pendleton Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Pendleton Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Pendleton Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Pendleton Golf Club challenges consistency. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pendleton Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5809 yards. The back tees extend to 7093.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pendleton Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.2 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 Pendleton Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7093.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Pendleton Golf Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Pendleton Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 7093.0 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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