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Layout
4.8
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4.4
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7685 yards
Slope 145
Rating 77.5

Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ault, Clark & Associates (1999) Pete Dye (2005) Dan Schlegel (1999) Chris Lutzke (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared or mock shirts are required for men. Denim jeans or denim shorts are not allowed. Shorts must be Bermuda length

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
157 Reviews (157)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 7
Advanced Golfers 6
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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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
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Commented on 06/24/2022

Thank you for your review, BenGallimore20. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No ranger

All was well except no one offered to let me play through even though I repeated a few holes and still caught up. A rude father was encountered right off hole 1! I wished him and his daughter “I hope she was” and he just ignored my good wishes. A twosome on the back made no offers as well so I skipped a hole with there permission to go through.
Other than a need for a ranger great deal!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/31/2022

Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for an improved 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/31/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech!

Played On
Reviews 3
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 04/30/2022

Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate the time you took to help us out with a review.. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/31/2022

Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A hidden gem. Dye through & through.

Right from the start we knew this was a top course. Proshop well run, then over to a solid practice area.

It’s a Dye course, so knowing where to hit it helps, since Dye likes to intimidate visually from the tee. Proshop was out of yardage books, and with no hole pictures on the card, or tee signs, it was difficult to visualise where my target should be. Proshop has ordered new books, and I’d love to play this one again. If books are available, I recommend getting one. No GPS on carts.

Conditions were great. Greens must have been aerated recently, but they are filling in, and rolled well. Tight run off areas around the greens, that Dye seems to love, along with lots of small bunkers. Fairways were pretty much perfect. Bunkers were consistent.

When I’m next in the Roanoke area I plan to play The River again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/30/2022

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Beautiful scenic course

A true gem. A beautiful scenic course played in very windy conditions, creating an additional challenge. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Greens had been aerated a few weeks back, so somewhat slower. Got off early and my wife and I were able to complete the round in 3 hours and 15 min. I would highly recommend, provides excellent value for the money and I definitely would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/11/2022

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition

It was in good shape, but busy. Took 4.5 hours to play. Everything else was good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/25/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement, such as pace of play. Thank you for playing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First visit, will be back again

Greeted by Mike at the counter, he took time to tell me about the course and some advice being a first timer there. The greens had been sanded which made for some putting challenges. I understand this has to be done. Other then that, beautiful views along the river and a great day of golf on a nice course. Note: choose your right tee or your second shot could be a long one! Will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/25/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Price for round was great. They had been aerating but needed this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/18/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech!

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/18/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/18/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/06/2023

Hi, ajmch98. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech!

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

Lush Fairways!

Course was in amazing shape! Lush fairways and fast greens. Super friendly staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/21/2022

Thank you for your review, u799172123. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful scenic views every where.

The course was very fair, yet challenging at the same time. The greens were really fast. If you miss the green, the mounds around the greens made for some tricky chip shots. We played late in the afternoon and was able to play as a twosome in less than 3 hours.

Overall, a great experience with the beauty of the New River being a special highlight. Look forward to playing this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nothing beats the river course

Probably the 4/5 I played the river course. First time I hated it because of the challenge it presents. Ever since then I’ve loved it. Winds are strong. Greens on shelf’s. Bunkers strategically placed. Fairways switch over. And the views are unmatched! This is the best public course is southwest Virginia hands down. Pace of play was a little slow but that is okay since I was a single. I decided to join another single on the back 9 from
Ohio to finish out the round and completed in in under 4 hours. This course is a must play every year if not multiple times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/01/2022

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, digidom! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/24/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, JBU91! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/30/2022

Hello and thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your round, but we strive for a 5-star rating, so we'd love the chance to improve upon this visit. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/11/2022

Your feedback is important to us,. Thank you for sharing your experience. We look forward to building off this visit and seeing you again at the course soon for an improved 5-star experience! Thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

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