Lives
Springfield Va
Handicap
10-14
Age
35-44
Gender
Female
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.7
3.7
Total 31 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

31 Reviews
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
26
Not Recommended Courses
5
Helpful Votes Count
2
Not Helpful Votes Count
2
First Review
10/07/2013
Last Review
10/11/2020

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Old Hickory Golf Club

Played On 10/10/2020
1.0
Previously Played

Nice club house and staff. Course has turned into a pile of dirt with some stuff growing out if it

Great club house. Staff super friendly. Thanks to over populated Northern Va, Covid, and a few other things, course like Old Hickory can unfortunately fill up with people, charge a lot, and your asking yourself if you playing in someones backyard or a course. Then you see the backyards of the houses are actually much better kept, you may be confused about what it is your actually playing on. Point being the course has turned to awful. But this company has completely gone to crap. Bull run, rasp falls, also gone to crap. Over priced courses in nice neighborhoods with awful grounds keeping. Its not going to get any better anytime soon bc were all stuck paying these prices for awful courses. Cya in the cow pasture next week

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good

Ventana Canyon - Canyon Course

Played On 02/20/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Might have the best greens

Arguably the best greens I’ve played or just good as any and I played all over the country. Very impressed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 02/24/2020

Thanks for leaving us a review, KMan. We're glad you enjoyed your time at Ventana Canyon and hope to see you again soon!

Highlands at Dove Mountain

Played On 02/19/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Conditions, hard course

Great conditions and greens were perfect. Target golf type course, and lot of blind shots. But would def play again.

Only complaint is at the turn the halfway house for food was closed. Course was busy to.. if you want food other then chips and candy bars you’ll need to bring your lunch bc unless you want to sit down in their restaurant, they seem to be unreliable for food.

Staff was great and super friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair

Arrowhead Golf Course

Played On 01/10/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good course great shape

Course was in great shape. Staff friendly. Not cheap but at least your getting a course in great shape and friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent

Naples Lakes Country Club

Played On 01/01/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Pleasant Valley Golf Club

Played On 07/06/2019
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not the worst not the best, would reccomend

This course is your typical northern VA course that in many other sectors of united states would charge a max of $40 to play but because we are in northern VA, land of the rich, home of the money, it's price is easily doubled, just like all its surrounding courses. So its no better and no worse then them, and because of that I would recommend. Has some nice laid out holes, and is fun course. Green and fairways are what they are, which is average at best. I played every public course in northern VA and this is just the same, but I would go back, and I would recommend playing especially if you get a deal. Very friendly staff and hard working

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Algonkian Golf Course

Played On 05/19/2019
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Cut your grass Regional Park Authority

Its upsetting because for the price, Algonkian can have some nice conditions, especially with the greens. However time and time again outside of the fairway the grass does not get cut. This seems to be the issue at all the regional park courses. They need to do a better job managing this. If your lawnmower gets clogged because you mow over a swamped area, then stop mowing over the swamped area but you need to mow a few feet out from the fairway because this is just ridiculous. This whole lawnmower getting clogged is a cop out. I believe volunteers cut the grass, and if you volunteer you get to play golf for free. If you can't cut the grass because you say it will be bad for the lawnmower, guess what you get to do instead. FOUR!!! If your not in the fairway you'll spend a long time looking for your ball, not a fun way to play a public course.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/20/2019

My name is Ryan and I am the new golf course manager here at Algonkian. I'm sorry that your experience was not what you hoped for and I would be happy to speak with you about it if you would like. We value your business and hope you would give us another try in the future. I can be reached at 703-450-4655 ext 105.

Bull Run Golf Club

Played On 04/21/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Customer Service

I wrote the previous review and wanted to follow up saying I do think this course has great customer service and will rebound from the weathered tee boxes and some other things. I would recommend playing and will go back because of their great customers service. I had an issue after my round with lost property and they were great in helping me. Go play BULL RUN!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate

Bull Run Golf Club

Played On 04/21/2019
2.0
Previously Played

What happened to this course?

A disappointing experience. I have played Bull Run many times and this was the first time this season. And wow, I can not believe how awful, and I’m sorry to say this but I mean awful experience this was. First off, I get to the driving range after paying $80 for my round to only find out they now charge for driving range balls. They used to be included. Next, we just went to the tee box at our time and there was no starter or Marshall and this was on a Sunday. At the tee-box, it looked like someone decided to kill all the grass and plant weeds. Then we got to the greens, which at one time I recall these greens being amazing, however they were being aerated so that made them bumpy, but ya know I can get and understand that. We stopped at the turn, my friend wanted a quick sandwich, but took awhile to get and then we ordered drinks and the amount of alcohol poured in them was equivalent to an ant pising, and I do t even care but the people behind us jumped us and now were right behind them on 10.
If I wanted a penny pinching service, with horrible tee-box conditions, bumpy greens, and nobody working on the course, I would have went to top golf. We paid $80 each and I would not have even wanted to pay $40, half that. I do not expect this from a course like Bull Run. I wouldnt be surprised if they look to sell the land for housing if this pattern continues, this was just awful and there is no other way to sugar coat it. For whatever its worth the bar tender was a cool guy to talk and enjoyed talking/venting to him afterwards about how awful the day was. This was not the bar tender who cheeped us on the drinks.. Do yourself a favor and don't play bull run until they get their act together and get some good reviews after mine.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 04/25/2019

I wanted to follow up and say I do think this course has exceptional customer service, and as such I will be coming back to play.

Algonkian Golf Course

Played On 06/17/2018
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course for the money

I played this course so many times and will continue to play it. But why for the life of me, Algonkian and Brambleton don't cut their rough grass does not make sense. The only conclusion I can come to is, the volunteer staff or whoever does it, makes sure the fairways are cut, and then say there day is done so they can go play 18, which I get. But, in the meantime, Algonkian's first cut this past Sunday on fathers days was over 7 maybe 8 inches. Not even kidding. Others in the review of the course have said the same thing. Then they wonder why pace of play is slow, you literally could not find your ball unless you were on top of it or the fairway. An inch off the fairway and you may not find your ball. Not kidding. Hopefully they can pay some staff to cut their grass more often then whatever it is now at both Brambleton and here. Pohick does not seem to have this issue. Inside staff was super friendly. On course staff not to bad either. Greens were in good shape! So disappointing rough was not cut, and absolutely ridiculously long. Could have got 5 out of 5.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club

Played On 09/21/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course and greens

Played this course for the 3rd straight year. It arguably has the best greens I have ever played for the price to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

The Links at Stono Ferry

Played On 08/08/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

To be honest I found this course similar to the Kiawah Island resort courses in quality. Great layout, great staff, and greens were in great shape and rolling true. Was playing well until the holes around the lake, play those smart and you can have a nice round. For the price compared to some of the others around it, I definitely like it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Country Club Of Johnston County

Played On 08/04/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course for the money

Overal liked the layout and greens were in good shape rolling true. A little beat up around some fairway parts but it's not very expensive to play so would recommend it

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair

Laurel Hill Golf Club

Played On 07/24/2017
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Losing Steam and Fast

2013 US Amatuer Public Links Championship course? You would never know it judging by the greens. I've played this course probably 50 times in the last 3 years, that's how much I like the layout, but I'm tried of the greens. I thought the greens being nicked up after the steam from the US pub am and everyone wanting to play it, would subside. I'm sort of sick and tired of the greens at this course. It is such a good course and layout for the middle of Fairfax, and it's being ruined. The greens look like they are poorly maintained. Granted I don't think people fix their ball marks enough but even still, the greens keeper and staff are suppose to go, everyday in the morning and before closing and look for that stuff and maintenance the green, and I'd be surprised if it happens more then once a week. The greens for the price are pathetic. I'm putting them on notice and calling them out. Their last few reviews are not that good either. You want to be a top tier course and charge top tier prices, then act like it. I think the county needs to sell it to a company who can better manage it because between the greens stinking, and some of the staff, no chance it continues its reputation.

Speaking of staff, not a fan. I have had the cart lady tell friends of mine to dump drinks out because they were not her drinks and from home. Where the blank am I'm playing golf? I've had some ups and downs with starters too, but overall they seem pretty nice, and good guys. But think about this, a cart lady made you dump a drink out. First off, I get it. She wants her money, and maybe it is not policy, fine. But this is suppose to be top golf course in the area, and they charge top price. Can you imagine the embarrassment if someone is trying to conduct business on a golf course with potential clients, and say you bring a nice bottle of alcohol to toast on the course, and then you get told to dump it out from the cart girl. She basically makes you look like a loser in front of people because she is mad people aren't buying drinks form her and she is not making money. I don't buy for one second she cares if your drinking or not, she sells alcohol. She is basically publicly humiliating you because you don't always play with people you know, or she is trying to show her power over you. She could, if she really wanted, come up to the person and privately and politely say, you can' t have that. All because why??? she needs money?!?! I dont get it! And the course lets her get away with it because it's the same lady everytime..pathetic! If they let that go, imagine what else is going on..check the greens and you'll see. Don't believe me, go play it and honestly tell me the green are good shape, you can't do it.

Truly is a shame and it's unfortunately probably just a matter of time till that land gets sold for housing units if they keep this up. I think twin lakes has better kept greens and both are county owned.

You want to be a big time course, act like it. otherwise we can start calling you Greendale 2

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Eagle Crest Golf Club

Played On 07/12/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

Stayed at the hotel and played 9 one day and 18 the next. Played from white tee's, loved the layout. The greens were also in good shape.

My kind of course for sure. There was some room to miss off the tee. If you miss you still have a chance to recover vs OB or red stakes on most holes. Greens were rolling true and in good shape. I would definitely recommend this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course for the Money

Pretty good course. First time playing. Seemed like a lot of confusion from the time I walked in, till the time I left, between staff, tee sheets, and the course marshals. I chalk some of that up to the tee sheets electronic system being messed up. What I'm not chalking any of that up to is the poor condition of the rough outside the fairway. It was about 7-10 inches high. Now, I played plenty of golf, know plenty of greens keepers and people who worked on a course, and know the difference between playing a course that is meant to have thick rough, and playing a course where the maintenance people just didn't feel like cutting the grass. Maybe that's not exactly the case, but it sure felt like it with this course. Greens where in good shape which was nice. Outside the fairway, good luck finding your ball let alone hitting it.

My pace of play was 5.5 hrs for 18, waited on every hole. I will chalk that up the system being down, and I'm sure that's not easy to deal with, plus almost everyone walks the course...but man it was a terribly long day.

I would play this course again, and hopefully the rough grass will have been cut to more of what it should be, and not just overlooked. And, the condition of the greens is worth the price.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Vaaler Creek Golf Club

Played On 01/11/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

The course was in great condition, especially the greens. Would highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent

Wolfdancer Golf Club

Played On 01/09/2017
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

I'm a 15 handicap from Northern Va, play 30-40 times a year. Played a lot of courses and this has the making of a country club feel. With me, it's usually all about how well the greens are, and this course has them in spectacular shape. But the entire course, not just the greens, were in spectacular shape. My pace of play was awesome but it was probably because it was 60 out and I guess in Texas that will keep some indoors. It was windy, and the course was very challenging around the greens ....but seemed to be pretty friendly off the tee.

Highly reccomend this course and would recommend practicing your short game before playing. Also had great staff. Only complaint was food and beverage places were closed and on course water tastes terrible but who cares about that, book your tee time you'll love it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average

Thousand Acres Lakeside Golf Club

Played On 08/26/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course

Played this course for the second straight year and the greens at this course are in great shape. They are fast, roll true, and are in great shape. I would highly recommend this for those traveling to the Deep Creek area. Looking forward to them getting all 18 holes as it is only 9, not sure if they are or not. Would also like to get them on the MSGA website for those who keep an index as I am not sure if they are considered a PGA course? Nevertheless a great 9 hole experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Villa Del Ray Golf Club

Played On 01/25/2016
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Staff. Great beginner course

The staff was excellent, they all seem to be hard working individuals and very friendly. So the good was the staff, and I actually liked the layout for the most part. The unfortunate thing is they are the worst greens, or arguably the worst greens I ever played. I really wish the green were just even half decent, because then I would have enjoyed it a little more, but unfortunately I wasn't even sure what I was putting on between the dirt, sand, crab grass, and seeding, no clue. But other then then greens, the course was a fun time and if you want to have some fun and don't care about putting or pace or play, this course will work out great. Also good course for beginners. Wish them the best

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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