Aerial view of the 5th hole at The Gauntlet Golf Club
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3.7
381 Reviews (381)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
194
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
74.4%
Recommend this course
321 out of 381 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.7
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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3.8
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.8%
Recommend this course
14 out of 18 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6734 yards
Slope 143
Rating 73.8

The Gauntlet is situated along the banks of the lake that is the centerpiece of Curtis Memorial Park. When it first opened in 1995, Golf Digest recognized it as one of the "top ten new courses to play in the U.S." This challenging layout will definitely test your shot making abilities. The golf course begins with a tough front nine that has several sharp doglegs over water and tall grasses. There are also a slew of blind shots. The back nine is a bit gentler since there's less water and it is more open and forgiving, but the large, multi-tiered greens can be tricky. The fourth hole is the golf course's signature. Your tee shot will have to carry a marsh to a narrow landing area on this par 5. After that, you'll be faced with a triple-tiered green with the lake to the left and bunkers to the right.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Year round
Architect P. B. Dye (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Fredericksburg Golf & Sports Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.7
381 Reviews (381)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Patio Dining 10
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 23
Bunkers 22
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 20
Locals 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
In the 'Burbs 14

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Reviews 37
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Fall Golf

Course was in great condition, except for some of the tee boxes and bunkers, which were a little rough and barren of sand. Fairways were excellent and greens were outstanding. Last played in late 90s ... Would definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bring your rangefinder!

As I was well aware, there are many blind shots and layups off the tee box. If you don't have a rangefinder then purchase one or you will be wrong on yardage most of the day. That is downside.

The upside is the course is in great shape and well maintained by the staff. It is short, but that is due to many dogleg throughout the layout. I look forward to going back, but not without more technology in hand. Maybe you add GPS to your golf carts? Maybe you Mark sprinkler heads?

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not a Bad Day

I haven't played here in over a year. The course was really in good condition and as challenging as ever. Randy the starter was fantastic and kept the pace steady. I would certainly consider coming back during the week if the prices were more reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best condition of any course in area.

I’ve played this course over the past few years and it is in by far the best condition of any course in the area. It’s a tough layout that is so enjoyable to play when the fairways and greens are so nice. If you played it in the past and the greens were not great you should definitely see it now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Too crowded

Nice course, but is overwhelmed and crowded. Can't get on practice range. Between members, volunteers and other guests impossible to get a tee time early and the early times are locked down for select members! I'm done....

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent greens and fairways. However, the tee boxes are surprisingly poor

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gauntlet Golf

The Gauntlet course itself was in good condition. The layout was beautiful. The speed of play however was very very slow. There needed to be a course ranger out in course and urge the pace of play to speed up. It took over 5 hours to complete 14 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout

Tees not in good shape. Greens bumpy. Tough course but I would come back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging course

What a nice course! Lots of blind shots,, some tricky dog legs, shots over water, uphill and downhill greens, Enjoyed that round!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough Conditions

The course layout and pace of play was excellent but the condition of the tee boxes and greens were horrible. On more than a handful of occasions putts would kick 90 degrees to the left or right after hitting a rough patch (I.e., weeds and dirt). Several of the tee boxes (tips) didn’t have any grass at all and comparable to hitting off a softball infield. Mid week, mid day price of $70 is overpriced given the conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

IT’s February

Really not fair to rate a golf course in Virginia in the month of February. Overall the course is good for winter play, but the greens are really in rough shape. Couldn’t really putt on them.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Only if you get a discount

If.you pay full price for this course, you are crazy. Not sure how they get away with their $60 greens fees. Greens are a nightmare. Playing plinko on the whole course. You can score low if you get on one, but there are some strange holes. 5 is a mess. They finally opened 13 green, but it was very sandy.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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