Pendleton Golf Club sits in Ruther Glen, Virginia, a rural area in Caroline County roughly midway between Richmond and Fredericksburg. The course was designed by Thomas Walker, a regional architect whose work appears primarily across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. Walker's designs typically emphasize playability across different skill levels while working within the natural contours and vegetation of their sites. The Ruther Glen area features gently rolling terrain characteristic of Virginia's Piedmont region, with mature hardwoods and pines framing fairways. The course layout takes advantage of the property's natural elevation changes and wooded corridors. Walker's routing philosophy generally favors strategic options over penal design, offering multiple angles of approach and rewarding course management. The conditioning and presentation reflect the club's focus on providing a solid golf experience within the context of a community-oriented facility. Greens are typically bentgrass, suited to the region's climate, with fairways that encourage ground game options during firmer conditions. Pendleton serves primarily as a member club for the local community and surrounding counties. The facility offers a traditional clubhouse experience with dining and social activities that support the membership. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without excessive length or forced carries, making it accessible to a range of players while still presenting challenges for lower handicaps through green complexes and strategic bunkering.