28% match
For Green tees
Read long breaks, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP5 drills
Distance Control44%
Visualization35%
Dispersion14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Piankatank River Golf Club
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Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Piankatank River Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Piankatank 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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 25%Aim 17%Precision 14%Alignment 14%
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.
19.5
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Piankatank River 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 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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Piankatank River Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
prgc@rivnet.net
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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
6198 Stormont Rd, Hartfield, VA 23071, USA
Course Description
Piankatank River Golf Club is one of the most unique and beautiful courses in Virginia. The front nine is tree lined with gentle rolling hills giving you a mountain course feel.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Algie Pulley
Opened
1996
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Business Claimed
⭐4.6(173 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 Piankatank River Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron reliability across endless par fours where tee position creates birdie paths or bogey traps. Front nine amps risk with steeper scoring demands while back offers steadier play.
B
Brown Tee
Gender: MalePar 726266 yards5730 metersCR 71.1Bogey 96.2Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 488 | 420 | 319 | 141 | 329 | 168 | 437 | 474 | 3136 | 419 | 517 | 380 | 298 | 114 | 336 | 499 | 193 | 374 | 3130 | 6266 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725649 yards5165 metersCR 68.3Bogey 92.1Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.7 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.4 · Slope 122
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 343 | 454 | 373 | 308 | 125 | 284 | 152 | 334 | 451 | 2824 | 363 | 476 | 364 | 274 | 101 | 327 | 423 | 175 | 322 | 2825 | 5649 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725093 yards4657 metersCR 70.3Bogey 100.0Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 51.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | — | 4 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 319 | 440 | 298 | 284 | 87 | 274 | 130 | 282 | 449 | 2563 | 335 | 423 | 304 | 249 | 66 | 323 | 414 | 138 | 278 | 2530 | 5093 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724664 yards4265 metersCR 67.9Bogey 96.1Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 48.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.7 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 11 | — | 4 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 275 | 404 | 266 | 280 | 84 | 266 | 116 | 357 | 229 | 2277 | 318 | 373 | 280 | 226 | 61 | 319 | 404 | 131 | 275 | 2387 | 4664 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Piankatank River 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim26%
Trajectory16%
69% match
For Green tees
Set sights, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment22%
54% match
For Green tees
Advantage from tee, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
11 Week Flagship Program for Piankatank River Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Piankatank River 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
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Get Started84% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
Accuracy19%
59% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment23%
Accuracy16%
35% match
For Red tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For Red tees
Hit varying targets, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring18%
Trajectory14%
40% match
For Red tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
79% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
54% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
54% match
For Red tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control30%
Visualization20%
44% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
14% match
For Red tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment27%
Scoring23%
Aim21%
71% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
44% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
62% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
79% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment25%
Aim20%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP7 drills
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
Precision16%
67% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
40% match
For Brown tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
77% match
For Brown tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Distance Control26%
Aim8%
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Get Started70% match
For Brown tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For Brown tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Alignment15%
35% match
For Brown tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
14% match
For Brown tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
80% match
For Brown tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment22%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Brown tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Aim17%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Brown tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Brown tees
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control19%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Brown tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision27%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Brown tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Dispersion18%
61% match
For Brown tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Brown tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started51% match
For Brown tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring32%
Distance Control11%
67% match
For Brown tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
62% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Aim17%
67% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision25%
Scoring12%
67% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim24%
Alignment16%
63% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
55% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Piankatank River Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Piankatank River Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Piankatank River Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Piankatank River Golf Club challenges consistency. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 71.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Piankatank River Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5465 yards. The back tees extend to 6266.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Piankatank River Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.1 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 Piankatank River Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6266.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Piankatank River 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 Piankatank River Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 6266.0 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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