Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Washington National Golf 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
Washington National Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Washington National Golf 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
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 Washington National Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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>
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Washington National Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
rollyl@washingtonnationalgolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
14330 SE Husky Way, Auburn, WA 98092, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Fought/Orrin Vincent
Opened
2000
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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 National Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Junior
Freshman Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.1 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.7 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | — | 2 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 444 | 328 | 257 | 467 | 130 | 264 | 235 | 121 | 306 | 2552 | 332 | 114 | 273 | 274 | 486 | 246 | 98 | 417 | 349 | 2589 | 5141 |
Graduate Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 55.0 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.9 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | — | 2 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 519 | 387 | 331 | 519 | 151 | 381 | 306 | 150 | 363 | 3107 | 350 | 137 | 384 | 361 | 530 | 320 | 136 | 526 | 377 | 3121 | 6228 |
Junior Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 56.2 · Slope 148
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.4 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | — | 2 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 519 | 421 | 331 | 559 | 151 | 414 | 288 | 150 | 392 | 3225 | 380 | 137 | 384 | 352 | 577 | 320 | 136 | 484 | 389 | 3159 | 6384 |
Sophomore Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 54.3 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 51.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 7 | — | 2 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 484 | 387 | 309 | 519 | 139 | 381 | 273 | 140 | 363 | 2995 | 350 | 127 | 299 | 326 | 530 | 279 | 108 | 440 | 377 | 2836 | 5831 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Washington National Golf 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 profileHit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 Week Flagship Program for Washington National Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Washington National Golf 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedCheck setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedRead subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Pick a specific spot, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Washington National Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Washington National Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Washington National Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Washington National Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Washington National Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The slope of 143.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 76.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Washington National Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5762 yards. The back tees extend to 6384.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Washington National Golf Club?
With a course rating of 76.8 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 Washington National Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6384.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Washington National Golf 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 National Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 143.0 and yardage reaching 6384.0 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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