Hit Every Long Putt
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Trump National Golf Club Washington DC
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Championship Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Championship, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Championship
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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.
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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 Championship.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
cford@trumpnational.com
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Facilities
Location
20391 Lowes Island Blvd
Course Description
Welcome to Trump National Golf Club Washington DC, home of two championship golf courses created by legendary course designers Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills. This is the only golf club in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia with large scale Potomac River frontage and Host of the 2017 Kitchenaid Senior PGA Championship.The golf courses grace 600 rolling acres along the peaceful and scenic Potomac River. Trump National offers seemingly limitless activities and social events year round, while The Trump Organization's commitment to quality and exception service is evident throughout the club.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Fazio
Opened
1993
Conditions
Fairway: Blue/Rye • Green: Bent
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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 Championship, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 50.8 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 12 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 376 | 105 | 394 | 340 | 430 | 330 | 245 | 109 | 2615 | 307 | 385 | 431 | 320 | 103 | 333 | 104 | 409 | 301 | 2693 | 5308 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.0 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.8 · BR 55.4 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 12 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 445 | 160 | 431 | 385 | 501 | 400 | 274 | 158 | 3126 | 366 | 430 | 514 | 392 | 142 | 405 | 168 | 478 | 352 | 3247 | 6373 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.2 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.4 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 12 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 419 | 115 | 394 | 340 | 430 | 370 | 258 | 115 | 2778 | 338 | 414 | 487 | 353 | 131 | 385 | 140 | 434 | 327 | 3009 | 5787 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Championship
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 profileSink All Long Putts
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Championship
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Championship. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedHit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Championship
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Championship
Get answers to common questions about playing Championship and what to expect.
How difficult is Championship for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Championship technically exacting. At 138.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 77.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Championship?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5840 yards. The back tees extend to 6373.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Championship?
With a course rating of 77.0 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 Championship and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6373.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Championship 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 Championship strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6373.0 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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