Pleasant Valley GC
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3.7
725 Reviews (725)
5 Stars
153
4 Stars
310
3 Stars
139
2 Stars
78
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
67.4%
Recommend this course
526 out of 725 reviews
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4.5
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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3.5
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.1
Value
2.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.8
54.8%
Recommend this course
23 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks for its varied, skill-testing design set away from surrounding neighborhoods. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play round out a welcoming experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6915 yards
Slope 138
Rating 73.5

Pleasant Valley Golf Club sits just south of Dulles airport, but the expansive layout, which is absent of homes, feels much more secluded. The parkland layout tumbles across a diverse landscape of rolling hills and grassy meadows covered with hardwood forests. There is plenty of diversity throughout the golf course with some holes that are bunker-less contrasting with the links holes that have Scottish-style bunkers. One of the most memorable holes is the par-5 fifth. After an uphill tee shot with a bunker on the right and a waste area on the left the second shot presents multiple choices. To the left you could take a risk with trees and a bunker but you could possibly be rewarded with a better angle for the third shot while the right side option will require a third shot over a large bunker to reach the green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Clark (1998) Kevin Atkinson (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire is required for all practice facilities. NO t-shirts, denim, or cutoffs.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.7
725 Reviews (725)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 18
Water Hazards 18
Undulating Greens 15
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 16
Locals 16
A Weekend Splurge 11
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 24
Near the Airport 14
Convenient to the City 13

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good shape of green but too slow on green

Need to improve cart paths and bathrooms which is leaking faucets.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Layout and Test

I played with a friend and was paired with two other golfers for a mid-morning tee time on a Saturday. Even on a weekend during prime time, we never had an issue with a pace of play either in front of or behind us. That is a real rarity in northern Virginia courses on the weekend. The staff was fantastic - they took all precautions one would expect with social distancing, but also made it a point to ask us how we were doing on the range, in the clubhouse, and on the patio after our round. The course was in really good shape with the exception of the greens. They seemed overwatered from earlier that morning and had not been mowed in probably 2-3 days. We thought they might speed up as the afternoon sun pounded down, but they never did. I enjoy playing PVGC and think it's a great test of golf. If they give the greens a little more TLC, it would have been a flawless experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Love the layout

Great layout with its easily walkable course design. Always in good conditions in my experience and challenging enough for me. Will play here again. Keep up the good work fellas!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slow play

The weather was great, but play was slow. It didn't seem to be over crowded, just that too many golfers were playing slowly for whatever reason.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Excellent course

Played a round at Pleasant Valley this morning. It rained very lightly for the front and cleared up by the back. Staff was extremely friendly and the course was in great shape. Greens were a good speed and well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice day to play

The staff was prepared to open and ready to except customers. Everyone inside the club house wore masks and were very freindly. The couse is in very good shape and set up to accomodate the current COVID-19 atmosphere. We had a excellent round. Go Play!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent golf

Conditions of PV were better than I've seen in years. Tee to green, most every home was near perfect. Great test of golf especially when the wind is up, like it was today. Got a Hot Deal for $50 too.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shank handling covid-19

Paid to have a cart as walking with an artificial hip and knee is difficult. When I arrived was told they couldn’t provide me a cart due to the number of people playing and covid-19 restrictions would not allow sharing. Fortunately another player who I didn’t know was willing to walk. Paid full green fee and would not accommodate my situation. Will not return to this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Okay course

Well. I live in Maryland and only places I could play golf are in VA. I found a deal and played here for the first time. But, I don't think I will come back here to play. Compared to MD golf course, VA golf course overall are not in good condition. This one didn't really care the condition well and especially rough wasn't cut right. Greens and fairways were okay but not great. layout was simple . overll course wasn't difficult.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course!

Course in great shape! Tees, fairways, and greens all good!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Not enough bang for the buck!

The course has had a lot of play and it shows on the tees, fairways and greens. In addition, there is no walking rate for those who rather walk during social distancing. There are better values out there than this one.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Definitely Pleasant

I had a great time playing Pleasant Valley. The course was in excellent shape, and the staff was friendly. The snack bar wasn’t much to write home about, but I don’t play golf so I can find the world’s best snack bar. I will be back soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Pleasant Valley golf club

Nice layout with rolling fairways. Aeration on greens but needed a little more sand.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Underrated Northern Virginia Course

It's been a couple of years since I had played Pleasant Valley after moving east and closer to Washington, DC. I played it this morning and found it to be in better shape than I remembered. The greens had been aerated recently but still rolled really well. Rough was consistent and the fairways were in really good shape. Even the bunkers, which presumably haven't been raked much during COVID-19, were very playable in the fairway and around the green. Pleasant Valley is a really firm, but fair test of golf. It's a nice balance of risk-reward and holes that you can attack or play conservatively. I will be heading back to PVGC soon...and so should you!

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