A sunny day view of a hole at Shenvalee Golf Club
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4.4
311 Reviews (311)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
94.1%
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303 out of 311 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
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4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.9%
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4.4
39 Reviews (39)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.3%
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 71
Length 6392 yards
Slope 125
Rating 70.1
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Shenvalee Golf Resort
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ed Ault (1964)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Accolades

Reviews

4.4
311 Reviews (311)
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

NICE COUSE, BUT OVERPRICED

After reading this, I know it sounds salty, but I'm just advocating for what you once had at the Shenvalee. Please bring it back!

"Very disappointed with The Shenvalee"

For years, the Shenvalee has been a course that was moderately priced and was a regular destination for this reason. The course, which is usually in good shape, is not a challenging course and is great for beginners or for anyone to just enjoy an easier, relaxing track.

For some reason this year...new clubhouse?, inflation?, greed?, they decided to increase rates significantly. Weekend rates are now $60 and weekday rates are $50!!! Just last year, I was able to get afternoon tee times there for $25 - $30. And now they're $40 (oh, $35 after 5PM when you might not finish in the shorter months of the year). Everyone understands that price increases are inevitable, but wow!!!

The thing that has always set this course apart for me and many others was that it catered to golfers that didn't want to pay $75 at courses like a Bryce Resort or Massanutten Greens.

I used to say, this course was fantastic because "they knew how to turn a profit because they know how to get lots of people to come out and play." AND they did it by having rates that were affordable and matched the level of the course difficulty and layout.

Well, I can't say that anymore, and I am playing other alternatives now. Thanks for ruining something that you've been known for for many years. The next thing you know, the membership prices will be gone and it will be another exclusive country club in the Shenandoah Valley (which might be what some of the "members" are trying to do).

Oh, by the way, while all golf prices have increased and it is quickly becoming a "rich person's sport," here are some other options at nearby courses that are the same price or cheaper but with longer, more modern challenging course layouts (18 holes with cart).

Lakeview Golf Course - M-TH - $46 F-S $53

Caverns Country Club - M-F - $30; S/S $40 (the Range Shenvalee used to and should be)

Heritage Oaks M-TH - $53; F-S - $58

Of course, if people continue to pay the rates, why would they ever lower the price. Well, for now, I will save a few bucks per round and go elsewhere. And it really does sadden me to say this as I used to enjoy going there 20 - 25 times per year as part of my 100-150 rounds of golf I normally play each year.

Here's to hoping (and I sincerely mean this) you'll change back to that nice, rural golf course you've always been, but probably not. It looks like $$$ you want to be like a "Northern Virginia" course...nothing special and expensive.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great staff friendly people on course, course was in great shape

From the clubhouse to Starter they were very accommodating got of early Group in front of us let us play through, played with two Lady members on last hole and had fun with them. Course was in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Other Courses in The Valley

“The Starter” for the course is very unprofessional. He’s rude and just a horrible person to non members. The course may seem nice but is laid out in a confusing manner. It’s expensive. Other courses in the valley priced better, better design and much more customer appreciation.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very enjoyable

A bit confusing at times to find next tee, but course in very good condition and quite enjoyable. Beautiful backdrop of mountains.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

The improvements are very noticable

I've played Shenvalee for the last 20 yrs. This course is in the best condition that I've ever seen it over the last 20 yrs. The greens are fast, very consistent and in great shape. It's a pleasure to play Shenvalee now. Thank you and keep up the good work!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

We’ll be back

My son and I really enjoyed our first time playing this course. Beautiful views, nice course layout and reasonably priced. All employees were very welcoming. Only recommendation would be that they spread tee times out more equitably over the three 9 hole courses. The Olde and Miller courses were much more backed up than the other one.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great spring day for golf

Course was in very good shape for April. Was paired with a great guy. Fun to golf with. Course was very busy but on a beautiful Friday you expect this. Still played in a little over 4 hrs. The course is definately worth a play. I love playing there in the fall.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun

Great course several ways to play good shape nit real expensive. Good food Very friendly people

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging and forgiving

We played with some stiff wind Creek was nice to start on and followed up with Miller

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun Course, Great value..

Great day, great course, gets a ton of play. For the amount if people out there as long as you were a part of a foursome the pace was great. Beautiful mountains as the back drop. Greens rolled great..Can't wait to go back. Worth the hour and a half drive occasionally..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 3
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 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 A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course!!

The course is in great shape and the layout is awesome! I love the mountain back drops and manicured greens. If I lived closer I would definitely get a membership.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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