30% match
For Red tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Pohick Bay Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
Pohick Bay Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pohick Bay Golf Course, 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 23%Aim 21%Scoring 21%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Pohick Bay Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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 Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Pohick Bay Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
pohick_golf@NVRPA.org
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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
Pohick Bay Golf Course, 10301 Gunston Rd, Lorton, VA 22079, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Cobb/John LaFoy
Opened
1982
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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 Pohick Bay Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests precision repeatedly through short par fours where errant tee shots lead to tough recoveries. Players face constant scoring pressure on compact par fives and tiny par threes demanding exact wedge control.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724887 yards4469 metersCR 68.9Bogey 97.5Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 48.1 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.4 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 91 | 398 | 301 | 66 | 372 | 300 | 292 | 348 | 2460 | 280 | 95 | 248 | 401 | 280 | 124 | 297 | 283 | 419 | 2427 | 4887 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724530 yards4142 metersCR 66.9Bogey 94.4Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 46.0 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 292 | 91 | 318 | 301 | 66 | 269 | 300 | 250 | 308 | 2195 | 280 | 95 | 242 | 327 | 280 | 112 | 297 | 283 | 419 | 2335 | 4530 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725832 yards5333 metersCR 74.2Bogey 105.7Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.2 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | — | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 148 | 449 | 359 | 163 | 430 | 358 | 349 | 396 | 2977 | 346 | 149 | 280 | 449 | 318 | 161 | 335 | 325 | 492 | 2855 | 5832 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pohick Bay Golf Course
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Red tees
Get square for strike, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring20%
Aim15%
74% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
12 Week Flagship Program for Pohick Bay Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pohick Bay Golf Course. 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 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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57% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision28%
Aim18%
Trajectory12%
63% match
For Red tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy30%
Aim9%
53% match
For Red tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
Aim16%
70% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
76% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
Aim16%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion17%
Scoring12%
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Get Started55% match
For Red tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment16%
Accuracy16%
30% match
For Gold tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
30% match
For Gold tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
57% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Aim24%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
62% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision19%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
35% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
Alignment14%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
51% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy30%
Alignment28%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim16%
Alignment12%
65% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
79% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision18%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Alignment12%
67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy19%
Alignment12%
39% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment13%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started75% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
78% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment25%
Distance Control22%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
73% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
Precision13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Pohick Bay Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Pohick Bay Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Pohick Bay Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Pohick Bay Golf Course technically exacting. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Pohick Bay Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5181 yards. The back tees extend to 5832.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Pohick Bay Golf Course?
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 Pohick Bay Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5832.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Pohick Bay Golf Course 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 Pohick Bay Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 5832.0 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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