South Riding Golf Club in Chantilly, Virginia, USA | GolfPass
South Riding GC: #18
A view from the 18th green at South Riding Golf Club.
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4.0
617 Reviews 617 Reviews
5 Stars
117
4 Stars
286
3 Stars
121
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
44
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
84.9%
Recommend this course
484 out of 617 reviews
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4.1
12 Reviews 12 Reviews
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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4.1
44 Reviews 44 Reviews
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.6%
Recommend this course
39 out of 44 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7148 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.8

South Riding Golf Club is nestled in the gentle hills of northern Virginia, enjoying a landscape of hardwood forests and grassy meadows. The course offers a variety of challenges but the fairways are wide and player-friendly and the greens can be tough in spots but overall they offer some room for error. The layout requires both strategy and skill, it is definitely not a golf course where you will be able to just "grip and rip it." The course pinpoints your weaknesses but it is still a fair test. South Riding Golf Club's eighth hole is memorable for its difficulty but it's an interesting hole sine there are many ways to play it. At 351 yards, the hole is a short but intimidating dogleg left that will tempt you to go over the trees. The fairway is generous but the saddle-shaped green is flanked with bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1997) Michael Gleason (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy 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
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.0
617 Reviews (617)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 22
Forced Carries 16
Water Hazards 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Advanced Golfers 13
A Weekend Splurge 8
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 27
Near the Airport 20
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 10
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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25 Years at South Riding GC

I have played South Riding dozens of times since I was a duffer as a new golfer 25 years ago. I enjoyed it then when I could barely break 100 and still do now when I can score, like yesterday, in the 70s. The layout is varied and challenging, although unlike many northern Virginia golf courses, there are only a very few forced carries over waste areas or water. Conditions are generally very good, especially the greens, and the practice facilities are absolutely superb. South Riding compares favorably to courses like Westfields, Bull Run, Stonewall and Blue Mash, but is hardly ever crowded, far far easier to reserve teetimes in advance and considerably less expensive.

In short, highly recommended. If you can get there in the next few weeks, that is, early to mid-May 2025, you will most definitely have a very enjoyable day, because the course is in stellar shape.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course Hole-to-Hole Direction

During the 18 holes, accurate guidance signs are needed at intervals between holes to help you move from one hole to the next hole.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fast Greens

Course was in great shape and the greens were very fast. We had fun and will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent Conditions -- Huge Improvement

The design/routing has always been good, but two years ago this place was a mess -- the conditions were terrible. Now the condition is great! Fantastic! What a stunning change. I'm guessing a new superintendent and/or more investment in the course? Whatever, it is working. ONE THING: the greens have always been sloped, and now that you have them rolling at a great speed, please be careful about where you put the pins/cups. There are a number of places on each and every green where you simply cannot put pins. Please find those spots on each green and never put pins there -- it really ruins the enjoyment of the round.

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Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best I’ve played in a while!

Came out for the first time on a Sunday and it was awesome! I’ve played every single course in NOVA and this has to be one of the best. Let me start off with *GRASS DRIVING RANGE* it’s been a long time since I’ve got to hit off grass on the range. From tee box to green the conditions are incredible. The course was fun, not overly challenging, and not too long! Best bang for your buck. Only thing is we waited on the group in front for a while but still managed a 4 hour round. I will come back every hot deal I can get.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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