41% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-18 min17 HCP3 drills
Visualization33%
Distance Control33%
Dispersion18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Washington Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Washington Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Washington Golf & 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 26%Scoring 22%Precision 20%Aim 16%Dispersion 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.
18.5
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Washington Golf & 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 | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
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 Washington Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
nshaw@washingtongolfcc.org
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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
3017 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207, USA
Course Description
Washington Golf and Country Club, known as the Club of the Presidents, is a historic private golf and country club located in Arlington, Virginia. Founded in the 1890s, it is one of the oldest clubs in the Washington metropolitan area and offers golf, tennis, swimming and diving activities. The club emphasizes its rich heritage and long-standing presence in the region, serving members with a historic course and upscale country club amenities. It is commonly associated with its legacy and prominent membership in the metropolitan area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1915
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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 Washington Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with frequent long par four battles requiring sharp tee shots and irons to protect bogeys amid a few brutal trouble spots. Shorter par fives offer birdie relief but demand smart positioning to counter the steady grind.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726134 yards5609 metersCR 76.4Bogey 110.2Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 54.2 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 39.1 · BR 56.0 · Slope 143
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 166 | 435 | 454 | 331 | 115 | 362 | 408 | 410 | 2988 | 464 | 185 | 382 | 400 | 192 | 425 | 332 | 365 | 401 | 3146 | 6134 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725738 yards5247 metersCR 74.4Bogey 107.0Slope 138
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.9 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 54.1 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 289 | 150 | 414 | 438 | 303 | 95 | 352 | 396 | 397 | 2834 | 419 | 155 | 361 | 390 | 168 | 374 | 324 | 343 | 370 | 2904 | 5738 |
W
White/Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725400 yards4938 metersCR 72.6Bogey 104.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 51.1 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.9 · 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 289 | 150 | 355 | 438 | 273 | 95 | 352 | 315 | 374 | 2641 | 419 | 155 | 349 | 355 | 168 | 334 | 324 | 343 | 312 | 2759 | 5400 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Washington Golf & 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 profile48% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
48% match
For Blue tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy28%
Precision18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Washington Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Washington Golf & 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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49% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Accuracy15%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
53% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control29%
Visualization18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
66% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim25%
Alignment18%
57% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring23%
Visualization13%
71% 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%
66% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision21%
Aim12%
65% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim28%
Alignment18%
Precision14%
82% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Precision19%
Distance Control17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Dispersion22%
Distance Control15%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision16%
Aim9%
42% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Precision30%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring20%
24% match
For White/Red tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
73% match
For White/Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP4 drills
Precision38%
Distance Control23%
Aim21%
44% match
For White/Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
49% match
For White/Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control31%
Visualization20%
20% match
For White/Red tees
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
20% match
For White/Red tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
65% match
For White/Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
69% match
For White/Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
53% match
For White/Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control26%
Scoring13%
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Get Started71% match
For White/Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White/Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision29%
Alignment13%
63% match
For White/Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment19%
Scoring16%
69% match
For White/Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion13%
82% match
For White/Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
71% match
For White/Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim17%
Precision13%
38% match
For White tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
80% match
For White tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For White tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
58% match
For White tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min8 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring27%
Accuracy13%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started78% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision20%
Alignment18%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision21%
Alignment18%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Precision14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Washington Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Washington Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Washington Golf & Country Club presents a demanding test. The slope of 143.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 76.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Washington Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5767 yards. The back tees extend to 6134.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Washington Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 76.4 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Washington Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6134.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Washington Golf & 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 Washington Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6134.0 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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