43% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Waterfront Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
The Waterfront Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Waterfront 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 28%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 15%Accuracy 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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
31.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Waterfront Country 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: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about The Waterfront Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
realest8@smithmtnlake.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
275 Anchor Dr, Moneta, VA 24121, USA
Course Description
Waterfront Country Club is a private lifestyle club at Smith Mountain Lake offering golf on a championship course, pickleball, tennis, basketball, a 25-meter pool, fitness facilities and a vibrant dining scene. The club emphasizes family-friendly activities, social events, and year-round member experiences in Moneta, Virginia. Members have access to club facilities, dining, locker rooms, and a calendar of events, with options for golf and social memberships that cater to different lifestyles.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Dillon
Opened
1981
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(53 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 Waterfront Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of wedge and short iron control on dominant par fours, where back nine toughness raises bogey threats on key stretches without sharp execution.This course delivers repeating tests of wedge and short iron control on dominant par fours, where back nine toughness raises bogey threats on key stretches without sharp execution.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716111 yards5588 metersCR 70.5Bogey 95.9Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 47.2 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.7 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 385 | 408 | 147 | 345 | 360 | 342 | 158 | 481 | 3004 | 385 | 368 | 475 | 165 | 350 | 482 | 363 | 158 | 361 | 3107 | 6111 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716111 yards5588 metersCR 76.0Bogey 109.2Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 53.5 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.7 · Slope 146
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 385 | 408 | 147 | 345 | 360 | 342 | 158 | 481 | 3004 | 385 | 368 | 475 | 165 | 350 | 482 | 363 | 158 | 361 | 3107 | 6111 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715624 yards5143 metersCR 73.2Bogey 104.9Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 53.7 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 11 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 362 | 368 | 140 | 320 | 320 | 337 | 135 | 400 | 2737 | 375 | 305 | 455 | 148 | 320 | 472 | 344 | 142 | 326 | 2887 | 5624 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Waterfront 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy21%
Aim11%
53% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Waterfront Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Waterfront 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 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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55% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Aim29%
Precision25%
Distance Control20%
37% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory20%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
67% match
For Blue 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 Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim16%
Dispersion10%
63% match
For Blue tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
Aim24%
73% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
Aim13%
70% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision25%
Aim13%
75% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment21%
Precision16%
68% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
71% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim19%
Precision16%
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Get Started79% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
33% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
43% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
29% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
68% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
54% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Dispersion14%
63% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
75% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy16%
Scoring16%
84% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
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Get Started73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment13%
Precision13%
26% match
For Blue tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
38% match
For Blue tees
Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
79% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control24%
Aim13%
60% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Dispersion14%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
15% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP6 drills
Scoring32%
Dispersion16%
Precision14%
61% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Alignment20%
Precision19%
76% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
77% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision17%
Aim16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
Aim21%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Waterfront Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Waterfront Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Waterfront Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find The Waterfront Country Club technically exacting. A slope rating of 140.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Waterfront Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5868 yards. The back tees extend to 6111.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Waterfront Country Club?
With a course rating of 76.0 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 The Waterfront Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6111.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is The Waterfront Country Club and how should I play it?
The Waterfront 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 The Waterfront Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 6111.0 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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