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2.4
Friendliness
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7299 yards
Slope 135
Rating 75.0

Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Virginia (2019 #10)

Reviews

2.3
66 Reviews (66)

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Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent course and value

I have made a yearly trek to Rock Harbor since its opening. I have always told my friends that it is absolutely the most scenic course in Northern Virginia. With the opening of the new course and the revamping of some holes on the Rock course it continues to be the BEST. Kudos to Mr. Wampler and his staff.
You will not be disappointed, and the food at the grill is absolute to die for.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course and sure to get better

The course was in great shape. The views from serveral holes were spectacular. This is a very player friendly course - it's challenging but allows you to score and have fun. They are adding another 18 holes. I will definitely be back to play the new 18.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

two different courses in the same 18 holes.

the original layout had huge flat greens but now there are 6 new holes in the mix that have six foot undulations in them. always in great shape though. the par three 13 can play 120yds to 200yds from the same tee depending on the pin location.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Test of your skills...

Very nice course with attention to details.Soon to be a complete 36 hole layout. Like the greens and tee boxes well maintained. A must play for the Fall Foliage and Panoramic View..Will play often and look for coupons , exceptional deals.
Lots of shaping shots due to the wind, I like to play in the wind allows you to use your imagination and your feel from past experiences.Play it from the correct set of tees for your handicap and enjoy the day with your friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 222
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Virginia Advisor
First Time Playing

Unique course, in a good way...

Having been built out of a quarry, Rock Harbor GC is by definition very different from most golf courses. As you look around from the first tee, the layout seems quite open and forgiving, but make no mistake, Rock Harbor will test your skills with every club in your bag.

The history of the course aside, Rock Harbor's layout is very unique, but not in a gimmicky way. Sure, there's a par-3 17th hole that's about 80 feet down and whose green is in the shape of a heart, but this course isn't about boring you or tricking you into a bad score.

Admittedly, I was a bit frustrated that many of the tee shots are to blind landing zones, but that only makes me want to go back and play again with a little more expertise.

I played during a heat wave and as there is almost no shade on the course, it was pretty empty. But even in 98-degree weather, the course was still enjoying to play. If I lived closer, I'd play it a lot more often. The course was in great condition, with pleasantly fast greens, smooth fairways, and consistent rough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Need to play more than once, first time is challenging

The course is only difficult the first time you play it. It has a few blind shots to greens and fairways. You really have to put it in the right spot on some holes or you are screwed.

I enjoyed the the course and the layout. A couple of "goofy" holes, but still a nice track.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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