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Loudoun County
Handicap
5-9
Age
25-34
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

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Average Rating

3.9
3.9
Total 38 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

38 Reviews
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
38
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
7
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10
First Review
08/02/2014
Last Review
05/15/2021

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Richland Golf Club

Played On 05/15/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great weather; slow start

Tee time was set for 12:36. Got to the course at 11:50. Didn’t tee off until 1:21!! The course didn’t have enough golf carts and so there was a big delay. I don’t understand how they didn’t have enough golf carts. Golf has been booming since the pandemic started and most courses in this area and northern VA have made adjustments for the increased demand. The driving range also didn’t have any golf balls!! Nobody was on the range and so I literally walked out 100 yards into the driving range to pick 20 balls to get some kind of a warm up. I have never been to a golf club that ever ran out of golf balls...get someone on the range picker to get some balls! It was a weekend and there was no cart girl either...i didn’t even want a beer, i just wanted a Snickers to hold me over. Walked into the bar at 5:30 after I finished my round hoping to enjoy a pint on the patio but they were already shut down! Kinda bummed by that. The course was otherwise in good shape and was playing very firm and fast which I love. Greens were a bit slow compared to what they normally are. Hoping the management gets their act together. It’s a nice golf course but I won’t be back again if the cart situation doesn’t get fixed.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course; MASKS NOT WORN BY STAFF

Had a good time out here with my friend. Greens had been punched and sanded, but should heal up in a week or two. Pace of play was good considering the frost delay. The computers went down but the staff were able to find a solution to keep the pace moving...I commend them for that.

The only thing I could not understand was how NONE of the staff wore a mask. I teed off during a busy part of the day, but a busy pro shop was still not reason enough for the staff to bother wearing a mask. There were two men behind the counter helping patrons check in, and neither of them had a mask on. There was a young lady vacuuming the main entrance, and helping clean the restrooms, and she did not have a mask on. We are not finished with the pandemic but for the staff members to blatantly disregard the use of face coverings will keep me from returning any time soon. I ran into a member of the pro shop staff in the restroom after my round and he did not even have a mask on under his chin as a courtesy. I will NOT be returning soon. I simply implore the staff to be more conscious of their paying customers, and PUT A MASK ON...IT IS NOT JUST ABOUT YOU!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/05/2021

Hello, MM2345514. Thank you for visiting us at North at Bowling Green Country Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club

Played On 03/27/2021
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always a blast; hoping for better mask policy

Great golf course; always a fun time and played just before greens got punched and so the greens were true and FIRM. Fairways are also in great shape. Played in a bit over 4 hrs as a foursome and didn't wait on any holes and weren't pushed at all. Really friendly staff and they make sure all patrons will have a quality experience. Only downside is a very loose mask policy. We are hopefully on the backside of this pandemic, but several people walking in and out of the clubhouse with no masks and even the lady that made my hotdog didn't even have a mask on! Maybe I'm being too harsh, but it wasn't a good look.

Other than that, great course, good people, and a nice deck area to watch people come in on 18 or tee off 15.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/02/2021

Thank you for taking the time to review the course and rate us 4 stars. We are going to pass along your feedback to the staff. Thanks for visiting Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club!

Bristow Manor Golf Club

Played On 05/11/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Another fun round

Course is in great shape; the greens are firm and fast, and they are well taken care of by the crew. Fairways are slowly coming in, but that's not a problem. The greens are among the smoothest in the area. You'll enjoy your round out here. The rough around the greens is thick, but not unfair.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/18/2020

Great! Thank you for visiting us at Bristow Manor Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Bristow Manor Golf Club

Played On 04/07/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Good course, challenging holes.

Friend and I ventured out to play Bristow Manor, and although we only played 14 holes due to rain, we had a good time. The course is in good shape, and the greens were playing very firm and fast. Fairways are still coming to life, but they were smooth. Although no rakes in the bunkers (for obvious reasons), you could see that they had been raked that morning. Friendly staff in the pro shop, and I also enjoy the use of a grass driving range to hit a couple balls to warm up. Hopefully next time we are here, the weather holds off.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/09/2020

Wonderful! Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bristow Manor Golf Club.

I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Really good shape for this time of year!

Had a great round at Shenandoah Valley. Played 36 holes this day, and we paid $21 for the first round and $20 for the second. Really good rates, and the fairways were relatively dry considering the winter we have had. I am from the Northern VA area, and all courses up here for the most part are cart path only this time of year. I was pleasantly surprised that we had no cart restrictions! After a frost/fog delay of about an hour, we teed off around 10:15 and had no wait time at all. There was a 3some ahead of us, and after they let us play through, we were smooth sailing and played both rounds in less than 3 hours each. This is a course where you do not need driver on every par 4 or 5. The greens are relatively small, and you need good distance control! The bunkers were also in GREAT shape, and my buddy and I were commenting at how soft and fluffy the sand was! They take good care of this course all year round, and it shows! We will be back.

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

P.B. Dye Golf Club

Played On 07/24/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Slow front 9; Quick back 9. Great course.

Had a great time playing here. Weather was great and the course was in great shape after a couple days of rain. We were cart path only for a few holes, but got cleared to scatter after a few holes. The golf carts were awesome with The Shark Experience included. Huge selection of things to listen to, or connect your phone Bluetooth. And the service also allowed us to get notified remotely of the cart path only restriction being lifted. First time seeing this and it was pretty nice. Also had GPS and that was a big help since there were several blind tee shots. The course was in great shape as well. Some really tough par 4s! Par 5s are definitely reachable with a good tee shot, but a poor tee shot will be penalized. Par 3s were also really cool. Hole 11 especially!
Only gripe is there was a playing lesson or something going on in front of us. It was just the two of us and they still did not let us play through. It took us over 2 hours to play the front 9. Had they let us play through, we would have breezed through and they would have had more time to do what they were doing. We were on top of them right away, and I didn’t see the reason they did not let us through since there was nobody in front of them. Again, just a small thing, but still was a bit of an inconvenience.
The staff was great, and the starter, Chuck, was awesome and very welcoming. The clubhouse had a great view, and good selection of food and drinks. For only $48, we got a great deal.

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

South Riding Golf Club

Played On 04/17/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun midweek round

Course conditions were really good as the grass has now come in after the winter. Fairways were nice and dry and it was nice to see the ball bound down the fairways after a well hit ball. The greens were also in decent shape and rolled quick. Some really tricky pin positions out there. The sand in the bunkers was also nice as they were working on them last season. Some of the tee boxes were a bit furry and hoping that isn't the norm. Otherwise, it was a solid day and my playing partner and I got around in 3 hours; pretty wide open! Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/22/2019

Thank you for your notes and for playing South Riding!

Sterling Park Golf Club

Played On 11/10/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Fun track!

Always enjoy coming out to Sterling Golf. Fun mix of holes ranging from 90 yards to a couple tough holes at 180-200 yards. Been playing this course for a few years and it’s a nice treat. If it is empty, I can usually come out and walk 18 holes in under 2 hours at twilight and I can’t think of anything more relaxing! They keep the course in relatively decent shape. Tee boxes recently (last couple years) got re-sodded and they are always in good shape. In the winter time, they move the “tees” and so it’s usually teeing off in less than ideal conditions but it is worth it so that the main tee boxes are good for the spring and summer months. Bar has a nice selection of adult beverages to enjoy on the porch after a round.

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

Herndon Centennial Golf Course

Played On 11/03/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid round after some heavy rain

Heavy rain the night before, but course was still in good shape. Course was obviously soft but still played well. Cart path only today and so no surprises there. Didn’t use the range but always enjoy getting to the course early to use the putting green from which you can also chip. Restaurant has some good food options and craft beers, but can be slow at times. Played the round in about 4 hours and that was with a decent stop at the turn to get food and let a group of 2 play through. Fun course and I enjoy coming out here. Fairways are in good condition but lots of leaves! Greens were also in good shape. Will be back again as long as the weather cooperates this fall/winter!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid Saturday morning

Paid $22 for our round through GolfNow and we had a blast. The greens on the white 9 had been aerated and sanded so that was a factor but they still rolled well. We were not notified of this but I guess the price reflected that. The pace of play was reasonable and so we were able to take our time and enjoy the round for a Saturday morning. The cart girl made her way around a few times so that was nice even though we did not get anything. The course is a bit quirky, but i like it! You do not have to hit driver in every hole and it is a great course to work on your long irons and short game. When the greens get rolling quick, you have to be able to keep yourself below the hole or your score can balloon pretty fast! Overall had a blast and will be back again. Not the closest course in the area for me, but it is a good course to visit once or twice a year.

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

Clustered Spires Golf Course

Played On 08/11/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very good value for money

Played an enjoyable round out in Frederick today. Course was in fairly good shape given the inconsistent summer we have had (either HOT or rainy). The fairways were in really good shape, and I just wish I would have hit more of them! The course is not overly difficult, and we enjoyed hitting driver more often than we needed to :) The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. The white tees were moved up on a fair amount of par 4s and you could either hit driver and try and put it just short of the green, or take a long iron and give yourself 130-150 yards left in. I hit a mix of both as this was a casual round of golf with a friend, and we were just out to have a good time. Even if the whites were moved back, the fairways would still allow the ball to roll a long ways, and so driver is not always necessary. Makes it a fun course! I am in Northern VA, and so I don't know if I will play this as a regular course, but it is definitely on my list to play at least once or twice a year now! Will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy

1757 Golf Club

Played On 07/19/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Two days in a row here!

Played here on back to back days and both days were good! Yesterday (Wednesday) the range was closed but today that was not an issue. The range has some new portable canopies that cover a good majority of the range. Good to keep patrons out of the heat! The restaurant has some good food as well. Popped in early before my round to catch some of the Open and the sliders were phenomenal. The round was a bit slow in the early holes but once we got to the 7th or so, things opened up and it wasn’t a problem. Played in about 4 hrs and 20 and that was as a threesome. Not too bad. Course is in great shape for this time of year and the greens were rolled this morning and they really rolled smooth and fast. I don’t know if I’d play this course on weekends as all the water hazards can really slow the play down. Otherwise, it’s a good course to come out with some buddies and enjoy a pleasant summer afternoon. Bring bug spray! Gnats were out today.

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

1757 Golf Club

Played On 07/18/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful day and awesome course conditions

Had a fun afternoon here at 1757. Couldn’t have asked for better weather in mid July. Perfect sunshine and 80 degrees! Course was in great shape considering the heat and dry weather we have had. Greens were also in good shape and firm and fast. Fairways were dense and well manicured. Course is a tough one if you’re not in play! I like the mix of holes you get where driver is not the play on most holes..even par 5s! A lot of trouble off the tee but if you are in the fairway you can score. Shot 50 on the front and considered giving up golf but then shot a 38 on the back...dumb game we play isn’t it? Play was a bit slow since there were some walking juniors ahead of us but still finished in less than 4 hrs. Cart girl made her way around several times so not too bad overall!

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

South Riding Golf Club

Played On 07/17/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value for money

So as others have said, bunkers are being re-sanded. Play all bunkers as ground under repair and a free drop. Hopefully once this process is complete, the bunkers will be in good shape. Unfortunately my partners and I lost 1 or 2 balls in the new sand...really soft and so balls would plug and be very tough to find. Other than that, the course played fair. Considering the heat we have had lately, the fairways still had good coverage, and the greens still rolled quick. The greens were a little bumpy, but that is pretty common around this area. People need to learn to repair their pitch marks! Other than that, we had to wait out about 45 minutes for a storm to pass over, but once we were back out the course was damp but still playable. We had a good time all things considered. While we waited, we got a pitcher of beer for the 3 of us and it was unbelievably flat! They had just out a new keg in but that should not have been an excuse. I’m sure that was just a one-off thing but hopefully won’t happen again! Still a good value for playing on a Tuesday afternoon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/26/2018

Thank you for your comments and rating! Please ask for Jon next time you're in to get a beer on the house!

Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club

Played On 06/13/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great twilight round

Enjoyed our round out at Raspberry Falls as usual. Course was in good shape, save for some grass clippings in the rough due to all the heavy rain we have had recently. Not a really big issue since those should be gone soon. Fairways were in great shape, and greens were in great shape as well. If you can withstand the traffic getting there, it is worth a twilight round. We paid $34, and that felt like a steal. No other courses will you pay that low and get the same quality of course. We had NOBODY in front, and nobody behind. Made for a really good day out there. We will be back!

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

Herndon Centennial Golf Course

Played On 06/09/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good, but slow

Enjoyed our round out at Herndon, but there were a few issues. First of all, in front of our 4-some was a single who was put in between us and another 4 some. Up ahead on the course, there were a lot of other groups, but not too many behind us. Why the starter put that single in front of us made no sense, and we ended up waiting quite a bit on the front 9...and no cart girl at all! The back 9 was the same issue. Except this time was because the group of college guys took an absolutely ridiculous amount of time between each shot. We would be hitting our shots into the green as they were teeing off on the next hole, but whenever we got to the tee, they would still be hitting their shots into the green!! We saw a marshall, but he obviously didn't think it was enough of a problem when this group would be taking 2 off the fairway with us waiting behind on the tee box. If I were more of a confrontational person, I would have said something, but it was the first sunny day in a long time around here, and I figured I'd just enjoy my round. The fairways were well kept, and so were the greens. The hole locations on the greens were all so tough! Most were right on the edge of a crazy slope, and made putting pretty tricky. Not much of a gripe there, just an observation.

We will be back to play here, and hope that the round is a bit quicker next time!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy

Richland Golf Club

Played On 01/13/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Good course in Frederick.

First time playing this course; buddy and I booked our rounds when we thought it would be in the 50s this weekend, but the weather forecast got progressively worse as the week went on. Still, we carried on. Temp at tee time (11:00 am) was a balmy 30 degrees with a stiff 20 mph breeze. This will not be a fair assessment of the course, as the fairways were very wet from the rain the day before (70 degrees just 24 hours before our round!). From what I could tell, the fairways are kept in good shape, greens still rolled pretty true, and had some slope changes to them that I think would make them play really challenging in the Spring/Summer. I'll definitely be back to play this course in the Summer so I can get a true taste of the course. Got a good deal on GolfNow, and only paid $14 so not too disappointed. Looks like they have a grass range that is open in the Spring/Summer, and that's always a plus!! Course had some forced carries on some second shots like the 9th and 17th holes, and those really emphasize hitting it in the fairway. Like I said before, I'll be back in the Summer to give this course a true assessment. Otherwise, I enjoyed my round. Course looks like it is tied to a restaurant, and although I did not eat after my round, it looked like it had a full bar (sometimes necessary!!), and some good food options. Will be back.

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

Westpark Golf Club

Played On 12/20/2017
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Decent conditions; Sad about potential end of Westpark

Had a fun round. Played midday for a $19 hot deal through GolfNow, and finished the entire round in 2 and a half hours playing with a friend. We were done so quickly that we ended up playing an ADDITIONAL 12 holes. Course is still kept in decent shape for this time of year, but rakes are gone from bunkers and tee markers on tee boxes are gone as well. Pretty much play winter rules all over the course (preferred lies even in the rough, clean your ball before every shot, etc.). Greens were also in pretty good shape as well. Always a good bargain. Sad that the course may not be around for much longer, but will be back out here a few more times when the weather is nice!!

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

Westpark Golf Club

Played On 11/04/2017
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Sad if the course is closing; fun track!

I picked up the game 3 years ago, and have loved playing at Westpark these last few years! The course conditions obviously aren't the best compared to other courses in the area, but it is still a fun course to come out and play for $25-$30. After January, it very well may be closed down for good, and so I will definitely try my best to come out here and play a few more times before years end while the weather is still favorable. Greens were in pretty good condition for this time of year, and rolled pretty well. This course has been a fun course to play and learn the game, and will be sad to see it go!

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