Independence’s Championship course in Ashburn is a Northern Virginia private-club style test that’s designed to hold up under competitive play. It typically features modern shaping, strategic hazards, and hole lengths that ask you to hit driver with confidence—especially when the course is set up firm. The real separation often comes on approach shots, where correct angles and distance control determine whether you have realistic birdie chances or tough two-putts. It’s playable, but it rewards a disciplined plan: pick conservative lines when needed and avoid the penalty areas that can quickly turn pars into doubles. Overall, it’s the more “full-strength” Independence option—polished, structured, and legitimately challenging.