6. Olde/Creek at Shenvalee, The

Olde/Creek at Shenvalee, The

4.2728823529 4.3 stars from 5 (52)
  • Holes: 18
  • Par: 71
  • Length: 6109 yards
  • Slope: 126
  • Rating: 69.1
  • Layout
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Location
  • 9660 Fairway Dr, New Market, Virginia 22844, Shenandoah County
  • (888) 339-3181, (540) 740-8337
  • (540) 740-8931
  • www.shenvalee.com
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Year built: 1927
Architect(s): Ed Ault (1964)
Type: Resort
Greens: Bent Grass
Fairways: Rye Grass
Golf Season: Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts: Yes
Clubs: Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving range: Yes
Putting green: Yes

Policies

Metal spikes allowed: No
Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed

Tees | Layout | Full Scorecard

Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 71 6109 yards 69.1 126
Black 71 5789 yards 67.8 122
Black (W) 72 5789 yards 73.0 126
White 71 5391 yards 66.0 116
White (W) 72 5391 yards 70.7 121
Red (W) 72 4683 yards 66.8 112
Red 71 4683 yards 62.8 108

Accolades

Rating Snapshot

GA Rating Index 4.3 stars from 5
Off-Course Amenities: 4.0 stars from 5
Value: 4.7 stars from 5
Pace of Play: 4.4 stars from 5
Staff Friendliness: 4.5 stars from 5
Course Layout: 4.5 stars from 5
Course Conditions: 4.2 stars from 5
Rating Breakdown 52 Reviews
5 stars:
24
4 stars:
19
3 stars:
8
2 stars:
1
1 stars:
0
98.1%

recommend this course

51 out of 52 reviews

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FEATURED REVIEW
u7484915's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a month
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 04/12/2018
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

I recommend this course

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pda24486's avatar
Age:  55-64
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  20-24
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 12/19/2017
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

A great day to play golf for December. Pace of play was good for the amount of people playing. Staff is glad to see you, will be back to play again.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW
Jeffrey3501826's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 11/17/2017
First time playing Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

This is an excellent golf course. This was my first time playing golf on the course. I would recommend it to my friends and will play the course next time I'm in the area. Keep up the good condition grounds crew.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"November to remember."

u016936253's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 11/15/2017
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Played this course in the middle of November. It played and looked like mid July. Tee boxes and greens were in excellent shape. The fairways were also immaculate. A must play for any golfer.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"OK round"

haybaygayle's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  15-19
3 3.0 stars from 5 Played on 11/08/2017
First time playing Used cart Cold weather Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

The Creek course was nice and picturesque but the Olde course was not as nice. The course was in good shape. Hard to appreciate the round as it was cold and overcast.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"36 holes of fun"

pda24486's avatar
Age:  55-64
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  20-24
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 10/19/2017
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

The course was in excellent condition for how dry it's been. Sis and Jim are always very nice and helpful. It was a great day.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Excellent

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Great Course, Beautiful Sights"

u1273466's avatar
Age:  25-34
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Beginner
Plays:  Once a month
Handicap:  25+
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 10/13/2017
Used cart Wet weather

Reviewed on

This is a lovely course. You will not regret it. Grab it when a hot deal is up and it can be as cheap as grabbing lunch.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Out of control"

Heath9217204's avatar
Age:  35-44
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  0-4
2 2.0 stars from 5 Played on 10/06/2017
First time playing

Reviewed on

Course was great. Patrons out of control. A crop t-shirts (a.k.a wife beaters)blue jeans and people driving all over the course. Never before have I quit playing without lightning being present. Hope everyone there made it home safe. Will give another chance but on a day I don't want to dedicate to a round of golf.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Good

Off-Course Amenities: Average

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"5 Stars all around!"

Dwayne3334425's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 09/22/2017
First time playing Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

What a great course! Beautiful layout fantastic condition staff is courteous and friendly and accommodating! Can't wait to get back there! Definitely a premium course at a reasonable price!

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Excellent

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Good round"

u7484915's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a month
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 09/21/2017
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

The course was in great shape. It was not crowded at all. The scenery was beautiful. Just a great round.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW
u282107848's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 09/07/2017
Previously played Used cart Hot weather Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Excellent

Course Difficulty:  Somewhat Challenging

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW
u282107848's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 09/05/2017
Previously played Used cart Perfect weather Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Excellent

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"27 Hole Course"

u129711172's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 09/04/2017
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Nice 27 hole course for the money. GolfNow booked tee times will always play the Olde course, which is the least desirable of the three 9's layout.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Good

Off-Course Amenities: Excellent

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Lots of room to play"

wadestarling62's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 08/27/2017
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Greens were airairat but shot an 84 was a good day

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Average

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Good

Off-Course Amenities: Good

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW
u7484915's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a month
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 08/24/2017
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Enjoyed the course, but they are aerating the greens, so the putting was a little tough.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW
uDBVF2081DB's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  10-14
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 08/06/2017
Previously played Used cart Perfect weather Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Excellent

Course Difficulty:  Somewhat Challenging

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"great course"

drlevmd's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 08/02/2017
Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Beautiful fun course much cheaper than Massanuten resort and very playable. Would play there again on vacation.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Good

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Budget Golf For The Budget Golfer"

MizunoBen's avatar
Top 100 Contributor
Age:  25-34
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  15-19
3 3.0 stars from 5 Played on 07/23/2017
Previously played Used cart Perfect weather

Reviewed on

Sure, there are times when we all want to be playing a course that reminds us of the ones we see the pros playing on TV. But most of the time we only have the money and time to play whatever’s around or maybe we have a fancy course lined up to play and want to get some practice reps in on a course we don’t mind beating up.

That’s the best way to think of Shenvalee Golf Resort. It’s an OK course for a good price that’s just the thing to scratch the golf itch. With three 9-hole courses to choose from and plenty of rock-bottom Hot Deals on GolfNow, Shenvalee caters to the budget golfer who’s not picky about buttery smooth putts or immaculately maintained and sculpted landscapes. Just give’em a tee box, a fairway, a couple bunkers, a green, and sprinkle in the occasional elevation change or water hazard.

Overall, this is a pretty easy course with wide fairways, flat, medium-speed greens, and shallow bunkers. The layout varies quite a bit based on which course you play but the favorite seems to be the Miller course (if not for the variety in the layout itself, then certainly for the majestic views of the Massanutten Range nearby). The only other nine I’ve played is the Olde 9 and its layout leaves a bit to be desired so the Miller 9 is a refreshing change.

Course conditions aren’t impressive until you look at your receipt, then you’ll decide they are pretty good. The bunkers are nicely ranked with a good bit of sand in them. The greens, while lacking undulation or any real shape at all are at least well cared for minus the ball marks and scuffs from heavy use. All grasses are native and mostly lush and even. You can wash your golf ball in the typical washers located by the tee boxes but also, unexpectedly, in the bottom of a few cups.

Pace of play here is good, I bypassed two groups and finished 18 holes in 2.5 hours. The staff is friendly and I’ve heard good things about the food, which is also pretty cheap. The other off-course amenities are fairly basic; they aren’t going to wow you more than any other aspect of the course, but again, that’s not really the point.

The point of this course is to provide you an outlet to get your golf fix on and not stress about the money you’ve forked over for 4 hours of entertainment, because you haven’t really spent that much. I paid the rack rate of $26, and while I wouldn’t pay much more than that for this course, I know most of the time I can pay quite a bit less.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Average

Course Conditions: Average

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Good

Off-Course Amenities: Average

Course Difficulty:  Fairly Easy

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Good time!"

u9015721's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once every three months
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 07/07/2017
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

Had a really good time. Nice course and excellent prices.

Pace of Play: Average

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Good

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Beautiful course"

u7484915's avatar
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a month
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 06/29/2017
Previously played Verified Purchaser

Reviewed on

A very scenic course in the Shenandoah Valley. Course was in real good shape c on site ring how dry it has been. Pace of play was good, staff was friendly, but boy was it hot!

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

I recommend this course

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