72% match
For Purple tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion18%
Precision16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Richmond Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Richmond Country Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
30.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Richmond Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Richmond Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
lmeier@richmondcountryclubva.com
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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
12950 Patterson Ave, Henrico, VA 23238, USA
Course Description
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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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
J. W. Renolds
Opened
1951
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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 Richmond Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Purple
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a scoring test of iron control and short game feel on packed short par fours and threes, where par fives add position risks but birdie doors stay open.
J
Junior Tee
Gender: FemalePar 713566 yards3261 metersCR 61.6Bogey 85.7Slope 102
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 |
P
Purple Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724826 yards4413 metersCR 68.4Bogey 96.7Slope 120
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 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725254 yards4804 metersCR 71.0Bogey 100.3Slope 124
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Richmond Country 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Purple tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
44% match
For Purple tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion38%
Precision37%
Scoring13%
66% match
For Purple tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Trajectory15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Richmond Country Club
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Purple tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim18%
Scoring16%
18% match
For Purple tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
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Get Started63% match
For Purple tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control18%
Alignment12%
64% match
For Purple tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Purple tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Purple tees
Make par, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Purple tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy12%
57% match
For Purple tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Purple tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Purple tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For Purple tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
63% match
For Purple tees
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment15%
Accuracy14%
62% match
For Red tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
43% match
For Red tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started52% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion18%
Alignment14%
63% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Green Reading12%
69% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For Red tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
34% match
For Red tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
59% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
Dispersion16%
77% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
60% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Alignment13%
67% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring23%
Precision15%
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Get Started67% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
49% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring29%
Alignment15%
56% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
36% match
For Junior tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
55% match
For Junior tees
Land softly, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision29%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Junior tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Junior tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
54% match
For Junior tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
39% match
For Junior tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
65% match
For Junior tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
73% match
For Junior tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
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Get Started70% match
For Junior tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Accuracy21%
67% match
For Junior tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Junior tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Dispersion15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Richmond Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Richmond Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Richmond Country Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Richmond Country Club?
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.
How long is Richmond Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5254.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Richmond Country Club and how should I play it?
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.
What features make Richmond Country Club strategically challenging?
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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