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Value
4.7
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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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Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the best courses in Virginia

I have played this course at least five times. I would play more if I still lived in the area. It is by far, my favorite course to have ever played. Pace of play is always excellent. The course condition has been excellent every time I have played dating back to 2012. It has wonderful scenes playing around the river. Some of the best greens I have ever putted on. If I could, I would play this course every day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Conditions Fair
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Commented on 05/24/2021

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind. Thank you for playing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/07/2021

Thank you so much for the great 5 star review. We hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

I played this course because the greens had been plugged which made it only 25$. This course is always around 50 at the minimum and the best course in NRV. The course is beautiful and parallels the river, the wind is always changing and makes each shot different.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/14/2021

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.

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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

New To The Course

Excellent experience for the first time. Greeted by nice guys who wanted to help and made sure we had a good experience. Course was in fair condition, greens we punched and sanded which made putting difficult. Layout on the New River is spectacular and well worth a visit. Narrow fairways and small greens also made it challenging. Pace of play was slow. Post round in the clubhouse was also slow service. Overall very glad we came and certainly would do so again if in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/06/2021

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 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Aerated but we were informed on golfnow but for 18 bucks this is a super deal. Staff is great layout excellent! Take of two nines but have played it since it opened!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/03/2021

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 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Normally a great course

Greens had just been punched so putting was a not so good.. Fairways were growing in.

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Commented on 04/30/2021

Thank you for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech!

Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Illinois Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Unmasked Swingers

Great overall. Wonderful people and the course is fun. Greens have plenty of runoff. It’s flat for this area but most greens are elevated and keeping the ball on them can be tough. Club choice is tricky. No one there and I mean no one wore a mask but us. I don’t think Dr. Fauci would play there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/23/2021

Hello, Lizzzz. Thank you for the kind words on our staff and the course conditions. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not The Best

Tough round at the River today, greens were hard as rocks so great drives and/or second shots were definitely not rewarded. Ball would bounce like it hit cart path when landing on the green. Fairways were mowed so close so hardly any “grass” to hit off of...several high schoolers out walking prepping for state tournament this week so pace of play was as bad as I have experienced at the course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/19/2021

Hello. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round due to high school practice rounds. We work hard to accommodate everyone who visits our course and to best control pace allowing everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We see you rated the greens as to firm and the fairways cut too short. We want them rolling quick and firm, but not to the point you described. We are always working to improve! Thank you for playing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/09/2021

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 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/01/2021

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 66
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

Played with 2 members. Had great time. They told were to hit it on every hole . Saved me 5 stokes at lease

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/01/2021

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

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Experience!

Fun Day of golf! Course was in pretty good shape for winter time. Greens were smaller than expected, especially for the length of the course. Most greens were very narrow and firm. Thought greens, tees and fairways would be over seeded for winter but most areas were dormant Bermuda. Course still played well, just not as scenic. Parking was inconvenient because shuttle service wasn’t running. Pete should have used More square footage on parking and greens, and less on the 5 tee long tee boxes. Fun to play though. Would definitely try again!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/16/2021

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

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/16/2021

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 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/16/2021

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

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Pete Dye Classic

This course was a gem!! Even in March the greens were outstanding. Grass was dormant but didn't affect the playability at all. Marvelous experience & I can't wait to go back to see the place in lush green condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/16/2021

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 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very interesting course.

Very nice day. Great weather for late December. Relatively small greens. Tricky, small bunkers all over made for some difficult recoveries. Overall excellent course and I look forward to returning in the spring.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/26/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you 5 star service soon. Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/23/2021

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your 5 star review to our team at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Championship Sunday

Pete dye is a master of an architect and the course makes you hit every club in your bag. Bunkers strategically placed along the fairways and greens elevated on shelves. Fairways are tight and the rough is penalizing. To big of a miss and the ball is in fescue or a river. Add the 20 mph winds and this course feels like something the pros would play. Club house was beautiful and staff were extremely accommodating.

Best public course in southern va

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/02/2021

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 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 09/22/2021

We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

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