65% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Walden Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
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
Walden Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Walden 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 18%Aim 16%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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
32.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Walden Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game23 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. 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
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Walden Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
generalmanager@waldencountryclub.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
1500 Riedel Rd, Crofton, MD 21114, USA
Course Description
Walden Country Club is a public golf course and event venue in Crofton, Maryland. The club features an 18-hole course with rolling hills, ponds, creeks and mature trees, along with a bar and grill and catering options. It hosts banquets and weddings, corporate events, and golf outings, and offers tee times and course information for visitors. The site highlights dining, event spaces, and social media presence across its channels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr./Lindsay Ervin/Roger Rulewich
Opened
1969
Google Reviews
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⭐3.6(278 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 Walden Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up repeating wedge chances from short par fours but pressures with long par fives and a sterner back nine where drives and irons face higher trouble for steady scoring.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716319 yards5778 metersCR 70.9Bogey 94.5Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.5 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 497 | 194 | 355 | 327 | 160 | 300 | 405 | 328 | 2980 | 568 | 184 | 414 | 335 | 344 | 393 | 201 | 397 | 503 | 3339 | 6319 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715176 yards4733 metersCR 65.2Bogey 86.6Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 40.8 · Slope 99
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 442 | 110 | 296 | 268 | 132 | 200 | 345 | 249 | 2374 | 500 | 144 | 361 | 298 | 316 | 331 | 140 | 314 | 398 | 2802 | 5176 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715833 yards5334 metersCR 68.6Bogey 91.4Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 43.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.6 · Slope 133
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 15 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 476 | 164 | 325 | 300 | 146 | 274 | 377 | 298 | 2722 | 537 | 169 | 388 | 309 | 325 | 363 | 185 | 366 | 469 | 3111 | 5833 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Walden 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
51% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
11 Week Flagship Program for Walden Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Walden Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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48% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics19%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion27%
Visualization17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring27%
Aim13%
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Get Started73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
Dispersion15%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment24%
Accuracy18%
55% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring17%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control17%
75% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision17%
Dispersion16%
59% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
48% match
For Gold tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
37% match
For Gold tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
69% match
For Gold tees
Set up for success, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
40% match
For Gold tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy33%
Visualization25%
74% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started19% match
For Gold tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
53% match
For Gold tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision20%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Mix short game shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
78% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring22%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
80% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy16%
81% match
For Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Scoring18%
Distance Control18%
58% match
For Gold tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring29%
Distance Control13%
57% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy21%
Aim16%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
53% match
For White tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
58% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Aim20%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision26%
Accuracy12%
65% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim15%
38% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory21%
54% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
70% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
71% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
44% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy29%
Alignment26%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Aim12%
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Get Started81% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
73% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision22%
Dispersion16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Walden Country Club
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 Walden Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Walden Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Walden Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Walden Country Club presents a demanding test. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Walden Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5748 yards. The back tees extend to 6319.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Walden Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.9 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 Walden Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6319.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Walden Country Club 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 Walden Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6319.0 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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