Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Richmond Country Club.
Total Programs
45
45 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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Richmond Country 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.
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using driver 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.
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 landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Everything you need to know about Richmond Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
lmeier@richmondcountryclubva.com
Resident Professionals
Resident professional Bill and Stew can help you get in shape for Richmond Country Club.
Bill Ranson
PGA Head Golf Professional
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12950 Patterson Ave, Henrico, VA 23238, USA
Richmond Country Club is a private, member-owned country club located in Goochland County just west of Richmond, Virginia. The club offers eighteen holes of golf, six tennis courts, a modern aquatics facility, casual and fine dining, and a clubhouse with comprehensive amenities, along with a full-service banquet operation for weddings and events. It emphasizes family-friendly programming, social and golf memberships, and a welcoming staff focused on exceptional service for members and guests. The club sits at 12950 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA 23238, serving the greater Richmond area.
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Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
J. W. Renolds
Opened
1951
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Richmond Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Purple
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 42.1 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 43.6 · Slope 103
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 216 | 73 | 270 | 200 | 238 | 92 | 168 | 205 | 255 | 1717 | 215 | 90 | 230 | 247 | 204 | 330 | 228 | 83 | 222 | 1849 | 3566 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 49.1 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 253 | 126 | 368 | 298 | 319 | 117 | 213 | 271 | 366 | 2331 | 282 | 110 | 335 | 293 | 337 | 393 | 295 | 112 | 338 | 2495 | 4826 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | — | 16 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 126 | 433 | 298 | 319 | 117 | 213 | 271 | 444 | 2539 | 282 | 134 | 423 | 345 | 337 | 449 | 295 | 112 | 338 | 2715 | 5254 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Richmond Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Richmond Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Richmond Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Richmond Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Richmond Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Richmond Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Richmond Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Richmond Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Richmond Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Richmond Country Club hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Richmond Country 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 profileLand 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Richmond Country Club. 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.
Full 48 days 66 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPerfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land softly, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedAdvanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Richmond Country Club and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Richmond Country Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4410 yards. The back tees extend to 5254.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 71.0 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.
Measuring 5254.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
Richmond Country Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 124.0 and yardage reaching 5254.0 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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