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Richmond, VA
Handicap
10-14
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

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5.0
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First Review
05/08/2019
Last Review
05/08/2019

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Royal New Kent Golf Club

Played On 04/20/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

my favorite course ....... with a suggestion

Have played at Royal New Kent since it opened and was crushed when it closed down for a little over a year and elated to see it re-open in 2019. It is one of my favorite courses in the Richmond area .... by far. Visually exciting and a course to play when you want to be challenged. When I played 3 weeks ago the greens were a 10 out of 10 !! I sure hope they can keep them that way. The course is in good (but not quite great) shape which is understandable given the course being closed down for an extended period. The course conditions should get better under the current management group. Now for my one suggestion (having played there for years): I understand the current management group being very proud of their refurbishing of the sand traps and they did do a great job, however they are Impossible to maintain, especially when it rains. I would convert the problematic traps to re-enforced sodded facing (like you see in Ireland) for those that are near the greens or very much in play and would completely sod over some of those that are not in play. Start with the green-side bunkers on the 13th hole ..... and see how they turn out. They are already washed out ..... use these as a trial for reinforced faces. In my book it is close to impossible for the course to be improved but this would be the icing on the cake ... the cherry on the sundae.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/14/2019

Thank you for the review, and for the 5 stars! We appreciate the feedback on the course and the sand traps. We are always looking for new ideas to help us improve, so thank you. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your day with us, and that you continue to come back to us year after year. We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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