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3.8
403 Reviews (403)
5 Stars
128
4 Stars
159
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
81.2%
Recommend this course
337 out of 403 reviews
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4.1
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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3.5
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
70.5%
Recommend this course
43 out of 61 reviews
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Course Highlights
Birkdale's thoughtfully designed layout blends challenging holes with scenic fairways, rewarding golfers who play smart and aim for strategic angles. Exceptionally welcoming staff and outstanding value make this course a compelling choice compared to other regional options.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6644 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1990) Dan Maples Michael Gleason (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Acumen Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming
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3.8
403 Reviews (403)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Course

Great course to play . Even after the rain the day before it was in great shape. Staff is friendly and accommodating .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course in pretty good condition

First time playing here this year and was pleased with the conditions. Greens and fairways are in good shape. They’ve cut down a few trees and filled in some sand traps and sodded over them, which are improvements. Good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Lil'suprise

Great little course. Particularly if you just need somewhere to work out the kinks. Keep your expectations on moderate and you'll be pleasantly surprised. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Throughly enjoyed my round

No complaints, decent track even though greens weren't perfect, effort being shown to improve maintainence, great pace of play, and staff gave good guidance. Look to come back soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for the price

I enjoy playing here as it is close to home and the course has continued to get better each time I play. The pace of play during the week is usually great, on the weekends is very slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Tee boxes and fairways are pristine while the greens are solid. Staff was friendly and the layout is cool

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Another fun round of golf at Birkdale

I started playing Birkdale this year and was happy to finish out the year playing there. The course is vey fair but still challenging. No issues with slow play or groups larger than 4. The course has been in great shape all year and is usually a great bargain compared to other courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Owner doesn’t give a Crap

If you read any reviews after August of 2025, they are fake and probably written and posted by the owner or he made someone write a five star, positive review. Acumen Golf is the most unorganized golf maintenance company in the Richmond area. The owner only cares about the bottom line and will do and say anything to cover his own you know what! The staff at both of his clubs are over worked and under paid. The moral is in the dumpster and he will threaten or straight up fire employees who do not abide by his England home training personality. Most departments are severely toxic and it’s only a matter of time before he fines himself in court getting sued for hostile work place environments.

Spend your time and money elsewhere, you deserve it!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

If I could give zero stars, I would

The course conditions were absolutely horrendous The piece of plate was even worse. It took three hours to get through three holes. Most certainly will never go back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Birkdale Golf Club in Chesterfield, Virginia is one of the most enjoyable golf experiences in the region. The course layout is beautifully designed, with a great mix of challenging holes and scenic fairways that reward smart play. Greens roll smoothly, and you can tell the maintenance team takes real pride in keeping the course in excellent shape.

The staff is friendly and welcoming—from the clubhouse to the starter—and the pace of play is usually very comfortable, even on weekends. The driving range and practice areas are well maintained, making it easy to warm up before your round.

Whether you’re an advanced player or a casual golfer looking for a fun, relaxed atmosphere, Birkdale strikes a great balance of playability and challenge. It’s a course you’ll want to come back to often.

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