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4.1
548 Reviews (548)
5 Stars
164
4 Stars
263
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
90.5%
Recommend this course
482 out of 548 reviews
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4.1
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
96.3%
Recommend this course
26 out of 27 reviews
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4.2
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.2%
Recommend this course
94 out of 102 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6405 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.0

Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course in Lorton has been one of the area's most popular public courses since it opened in the early 1980s. Playing at Pohick Bay is like playing two golf courses in one, with a front nine that has long, tree-lined fairways and a hillier back nine that features a variety of doglegs and water holes. It is a definitely a shot-maker's course so be prepared to use some creativity and some thoughtful strategizing doesn’t hurt either. The constant up and down of the golf course provides uneven lies and a number of blind shots. The dramatic terrain also makes it a tough course to walk. Trees frame most of the holes, demanding accuracy but also providing a peaceful and secluded feel. Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course is popular amongst locals for being one of the most challenging and yet also one of the most affordable courses in the area.

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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1978) John LaFoy

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities

Reviews

4.1
548 Reviews (548)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 34
Thick Rough 14
Bunkers 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Advanced Golfers 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 17
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Convenient to the City 17
Worth the Drive 17

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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Ray

I enjoyed the back nine better than the front nine front nine has some very hilly holes to start off with until you finish the fifth or sixth hole you’re playing on very pitchy ground when you come up to the six things improve and stay that way pretty much through the rest of the round it’s a fun course to play. It wasn’t in as good of shape as last time I played, which is understandable, since all the play of the summer look like it took its toll on the Conditions

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/13/2023

Thank you for your feedback. We take your opinion seriously, and are working everyday to improve the customer experience.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/13/2023

Thank you for the great rating, dcwash. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/19/2023

Thanks for the rating. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/19/2023

Thank you for the great rating, Steven6732160. We’d love to know what made your experience great!

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
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First Time Playing

Ok course

Ok for the money. Conditions ok. Rented clubs for $20 but were not good. Pace was a bit slow. Condition ok.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Commented on 09/16/2023

Thank you so much for your review. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back soon.

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

First time. Great public course.

It was as a hot NOVA day but had a great experience on this course. Lots of blind shots but will know better next time. I will go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/13/2023

Thank you so much for your review. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back soon.

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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not worth it

This was only my second time playing at this course but I can honestly say that I won't be back anytime soon. The pace of play was so horrible. The overall conditions of the course were just fine. It was just so backed up that I had to cut my round short. I was even playing as a single and there was no opportunity for me to even play through because of the amount of groups in front of me going so slow. I have never quit in the middle of a round before but I found myself waiting 15 minutes to tee off at every par 3 and the short par 4's. This was not a pleasant experience and there are plenty of other courses in the area that are better or just a good.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/08/2023

Hi Jsally19, we're sorry to hear about your experience. We appreciate your feedback regarding the pace of play and will address this issue with our team. We strive to provide a pleasant experience for all golfers and hope you'll give us another chance in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/02/2023

We’re thrilled to hear you had a positive experience. We’d love to know what made your experience great!

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/02/2023

u314159897731, thanks for the rating. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 46
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/24/2023

Really appreciate the rating. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/24/2023

Thank you for the rating. If you’d like to share any details about your experience, we are always looking for ways to improve.

Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/24/2023

We’re thrilled to hear you had a positive experience. Is there anything you’d like to share that we can pass along to the team?

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course looks great

Played here yesterday and the course was in the best shape I have ever seen it. The greens were rolling fast and true especially for a public course. The fairways and bunkers were all in great shape. We enjoyed the new tips tee boxes as the course played longer and more challenging. We would like to see the scorecard updated with the new yardage and course rating with the added length. Great price point too at $72 in the morning on a weekend. Seems you can’t find a decent course on the weekend for under $100 these days.

Overall it was a great outing and will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/24/2023

Hi msmith75, thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed the course's excellent condition. We appreciate your suggestion about updating the scorecard and will definitely consider it. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

The staff was very friendly and course was well maintained. Will definitely come back. Great value for the affordable price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/19/2023

Hi armyrtsantos21,

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our friendly staff and well-maintained course. We can't wait to have you back for another great value experience. See you soon!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

worth to play

several challenge poles they have it and worth to play

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/19/2023

Hi u880134500! Thank you for your review and feedback. We're glad to hear that you found our challenge poles worth playing with. If there's anything else we can do to enhance your experience, please let us know. We appreciate your support!

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Not impressed, but not too disappointed

There were a few things I found annoying when I arrived at this course. First off, the lady in the pro-shop was not friendly at all. It was not until I checked in that I had learned that the range was closed due to an equipment issue. I had asked about a beverage cart on the course and was told there was not one but the grill would be open by the time I was at the turn. I asked for a few beers for my friend and me but was told it’s a 2 beer limit per 9. When I returned to the club house at the turn, the only food available was a hotdog and they were not taking any food orders.

The course itself was nice and I enjoyed the layout a lot. The rough was very long and although you may see exactly where your ball landed, you may not find it when you get there due to the tall grass.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/19/2023

Hi u314160122513, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your visit. We appreciate your compliments on the course layout and will take your comments into consideration to improve our service.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We’re thrilled to see you had a positive experience, L4ltrKpx83odpXrt5Qkl. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

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