42% match
For Blue/White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Federal Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 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
The Federal Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Federal 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 28%Scoring 23%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.
18.8
Average HCP
11.4
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Federal 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 | Scattered 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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Federal Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
carl@thefederalclub.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
13450 Palmers Way, Glen Allen, VA 23059, USA
Course Description
The Federal Club is a Virginia-based golf and country club facility located in Glen Allen, near Richmond. The club offers a championship-style golf course with multiple amenities including dining, tennis, a clubhouse, and event spaces, along with a golf performance center and instructional programs. Members and guests can participate in junior and adult golf programs, host tournaments, and enjoy family-oriented amenities such as dining, pool facilities, and special events at the club. The club emphasizes a casual yet sophisticated country club experience set in the Richmond area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Palmer
Opened
2007
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.8(132 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 The Federal Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue/White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tee power tests on stout par fours and reachable par fives where drive misses spark bogey chains, forcing short game craft to chase pars amid back-loaded difficulty.
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726331 yards5789 metersCR 76.5Bogey 109.6Slope 141
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.4 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.2 · Slope 139
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 151 | 393 | 376 | 171 | 412 | 515 | 323 | 508 | 3222 | 504 | 130 | 368 | 522 | 165 | 341 | 541 | 161 | 377 | 3109 | 6331 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726114 yards5591 metersCR 75.2Bogey 107.8Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 55.1 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.7 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 373 | 151 | 377 | 376 | 163 | 412 | 515 | 315 | 501 | 3183 | 465 | 120 | 335 | 496 | 165 | 320 | 541 | 141 | 348 | 2931 | 6114 |
W
White/Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725851 yards5350 metersCR 73.8Bogey 105.6Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.5 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 52.1 · Slope 134
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | — | 4 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 151 | 318 | 345 | 163 | 348 | 515 | 315 | 501 | 2992 | 465 | 120 | 287 | 496 | 165 | 320 | 517 | 141 | 348 | 2859 | 5851 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Federal 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 profile50% match
For Blue/White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
80% match
For Blue/White tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Trajectory14%
Precision14%
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Get Started81% match
For Blue/White tees
Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Scoring16%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Federal Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Federal 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)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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36% match
For Blue/White tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics34%
Precision29%
Trajectory20%
46% match
For Blue/White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
73% match
For Blue/White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Blue/White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring15%
61% match
For Blue/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
77% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring17%
Dispersion15%
71% match
For Blue/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control41%
Dispersion16%
Aim12%
86% match
For Blue/White tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision26%
Scoring17%
73% match
For Blue/White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
Alignment19%
65% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring17%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
47% match
For Blue/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy32%
Alignment18%
79% match
For Blue/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Scoring14%
40% match
For Blue/White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Blue/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Blue/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Blue/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
49% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control12%
81% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring26%
Precision13%
52% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
67% match
For White tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Trajectory14%
42% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization46%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion17%
73% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
45% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment25%
Distance Control19%
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%
80% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision22%
Scoring13%
76% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
66% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
81% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
82% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
24% match
For White/Gold tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started58% match
For White/Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy19%
Aim11%
66% match
For White/Gold tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment18%
Precision16%
68% match
For White/Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
46% match
For White/Gold tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
55% match
For White/Gold tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Federal Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Federal Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Federal Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The Federal Club presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 141.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 76.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Federal Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6091 yards. The back tees extend to 6331.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Federal Club?
With a course rating of 76.5 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 The Federal Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6331.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is The Federal Club and how should I play it?
The Federal 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 The Federal Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6331.0 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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