Bristow Manor Golf Club

I routinely play at this course with no issues of pace of play. But on this day there were 2 groups playing a scramble. The play was extremely slow, so much so we had to play the front nine twice...and we still finished before that group. Course was in great shape considering it rained the day before and it was a bit cold. The staff is always friendly and accommodating.

I just read the long review from the scratch golfer. It is great that he is concerned about laying up on the two Par 5s on the front. In case you haven't played Bristow before, here is more information you should know: it is 250 yards from the regular (middle) tee to the water on the 4th hole (230 yards to the end of the fairway -- Bristow, it might be a good idea to extend that fairway to the water). On the next Par 5 (the 6th), it is 260 to the water (again with rough from the end of the fairway to the water -- maybe extend that fairway too). Considering these distances, for 98% of the golfers, I don't see the Par 5s as being an issue re: layups. They are essentially normal Par 5, three-shot holes.

How some you don't have any restrooms on the course? You used to have them. I can't think of any other course around Northern Virginia or Maryland that doesn't provide its customers with, at a minimum, a port-o-let. C'mon man. Your course is very good and I see you are working on the bunkers as well. And the Zoysia is great.

I have been playing this course periodically, since spring of 2000. The course itself is good, greens are usually the high points of why the course fun to play. Overall, course if overrated for green fees it charges. Front nine is monotonous as the layout after three is back and forth over the water. The par 5's on the front are despicable as par 5s. I personally can't hit driver off either of the par 5s (unless I play the front tees and can drive over the creek) on the front nine and it takes away from game and the opportunity of hitting the greens in two for eagle opportunities. Even though at times when wind isn't up, I can still get to the greens in two. That said though, who wants to step up to a par 5 and be tied to hitting a long iron or 5 wood off the tee?!?!

The back nine is a great layout and I enjoy playing the back nine a lot. Can't really say anything negative for the course, when it comes to the back nine.

This course overall does need attention to detail, around the entire course. Mort attention to detail would allow it to pop more and maybe the, it would be worth the green fees being charged.. Some upgrades have been done but this course needs an overall reapproach upgrade. Especially around the driving range and the cart barn, trailer in the area, some clutter and such. Weird how it always looks dull and the clutter/trash makes it look terrible and even nasty looking behind and around the cart barn, behind the range as well as whatever the trailer is for?!?!

Customer support has never been a strongpoint for this course. Over the years, I have almost always felt like, as a customer, I'm bothering folks when I show up and pay and or ready myself to play. They seem to do this thing where they don't give you keys to carts until about 2-3 minutes before your tee times. Treating customers like they are 12 years old doesn't work these days. With that said, with better customer support, folks that are passionate and kind to people (people person, if you may) ... that is what this course needs. Prioritize a few upgrades as attention to detail(s) each week and the course would start to shine. This course also in need of new range balls and good scheduling coordination for allowing golfers to use the grass tees on the range.

This past week when I played Bristow, my tee time was 11:40am however, I didn't tee it up on the first hole until 12:37pm. Again, this course needs a great leader and a few managers that again, are considered people persons and can keep things running, while also prioritizing some planning to enhance or upgrade a few things here and there.

Until the above mentioned has some keen focus and even though they charge prices similar to Stonewall Country Club, they for sure aren't an equal to Stonewall. This course is and will always fit in as a decent municipal course similar to that of Prince William Golf Course.

Tee times every 8 minuets too crowded.
Not recommend.

No weather problems and tee times were behind by almost an hour. Not able to finish 18. Poor management. Course itself is not bad, greens were nice. Probably won’t be going back

Nice course with some challenging holes. WIll play again.

Always a great place to play regardless of the weather. Great Staff!!

Staff was awesome considering he was by himself and had to do everything including dealing with a frost delay. Course was wet but in good shape for winter conditions. Good day all around. We'll return.

This has become my go-to place. The staff is fantastic and the course is in great condition for this time of year. Dont drink too much liquid as there is no place for relief. Members are a bit grumpy......but still, a Great Day.

Another enjoyable round of golf at Bristow Manor. There was a frost delay, and it was cart path only, but the staff did their best to get everyone out and finished in a timely manner. I have played this course (and recommend it) many times in the past few months but have yet to drive in the fairway. However, I always enjoy this course and the great conditions for this time of year. A+++