Pleasant Valley GC
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3.7
726 Reviews (726)
5 Stars
153
4 Stars
310
3 Stars
140
2 Stars
78
1 Stars
45
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
66.6%
Recommend this course
526 out of 726 reviews
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4.4
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 11 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
726 Reviews (726)

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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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Layout

Challenging but fair course. Reasonable landing areas off tees. Some traps but easily avoidable. Tee boxes do need some work. Greens aerated late August. By mid September should be good.
Course close in to Fairfax and Chantilly for easy access. Got a player pass program that looks interesting

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Very nice course. Course was in good shape. More markers and ball/spike cleaners are needed. Holes need better markers and distance info.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

My favorite course...

but things have changed within the last year. Last year, I used to go every week during the summer. The staff was very friendly, the cart had a gps system and the conditions were awesome but during this vista it was completely opposite. The staff was not friendly, no gps and conditions were average. This is no doubt still my favorite course because I still had an awesome round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Course but there are better deals

I really liked this course...I played it a while back with family before a relative's wedding but the course did not impress me. We even payed less because of a budget tee time and I was not impressed for $50.

Better courses in Manassas for the same price or less at budget tee times.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average

Real soft Fairways, which was strange because there hasn't been a lot of rain....so you needed to hit wedges very clean or you'd chunk it. Same with the tee boxes very damp. Not a long course but has a lot of sand traps, thick rough, and tough greens to make it challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A NOVA Gem

This is one of the most enjoyable courses to play in the area. The course layout, coupled with the strategically placed bunkers (that actually contained sand) made for a challenging round. However, the well-juiced carts, fair food prices, and outstanding maintenance all made this a true delight to play. The very fact that my twosome finished the round in just 3 1/2 hours on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon makes me wonder why it wasn't more crowded. Guess I will continue enjoying this wonderful track with the lucky few.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pleasant day at Pleasant Valley

The course was in really good condition. The greens rolled true and the pins where in challenging locations but well marked on the card; all sprinklers in the fairway are marked with yardage and the fairways themselves were in very good condition. There are a few blind tee shots and the rough was thick if you happened to find it.

I will definitely play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Time at Pleasant Valley!

Tee time was 12:27 on Saturday so I was not expecting to get home until bedtime. The pro shop attendant and starter did a great job managing tee times and folks; if someone was late (or early), they would adjust accordingly. What an idea!

My partner and I were paired with a single member and thus turning our game into a three-ball. Pace of play was very good (right at 4 hours), a ranger came along twice (yes, I said twice!!) to make sure everything was going along smoothly and the course was in great shape.

The cart attendant was friendly and knowledgeable enough about the game to mind our shots and location before asking if we needed anything.

The course was in great shape and we played it from the Championship tees, which is a great test. Only minor complaint is the sand was inconsistent in the bunkers; sometimes overfilled, sometimes underfilled.

I've lived in Northern Virginia for 7 years and, although my score wasn't great, this was the best Saturday round of golf I have ever enjoyed in the area.

Thanks PVGC.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great layout

Great layout!
Will come and enjoy PV again and some holes are challegeable!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

great track despite mud

Great mix of holes especially the par 3's. Hot and humid when I played but a breeze made it bearable. Course was very wet in areas so drainage is a issue but overall in very good shapes. Greens were a bit pockmarked but still quick and provided nice roll. Bunkers were in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Not so pleasant in the valley

Very expensive for a Sunday round of golf. The staff on hand were understaffed and they were less than helpful.

The course is challenging. The conditions of greens and fairways were average to poor. Fairways were like swamps with all the overnight watering. The greens were inconsistent in roll and speed. The fairways need lots of repair and work.

To much money for what you get.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course for a quick round

started at 11:50am Thursday, done at 3:30. a little concerned abt pace of play (course was busy when I arrived), but pace was never an issue. Course in great condition, xcpt a few blotchy greens . Pins were challenging (today) but fair. A good layout, used all of my clubs somewhere on the course. I will play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Course was in bad shape

Greens had just been aerated and the rough was very long with grass clippings all over the place.

Pro shop needs to tell people when the conditions are this bad.

I won't be going back any time soon.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great place to play

This course is always great, the greens still have the holes, as they have been airated.
but other than that, in great condition's

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Pleasant Valley Needs work

Greens and Tees were fair, but the real issue is the rough. It was cut very high and had tremendous amounts of dead grass. Maintenance obviously missed a cut and let it get too high. It will take weeks to recover and many cuts if they want to recover. The facilities are showing their age with worn carpets etc. This course is not being maintained and for the high fee, I wouldn't recomend

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Deal but Greens in Rough Shape

I got out on Pleasant Valley on a weekday for $30 which is a great deal. The Fairways and bunkers are in very good shape and overall the course is good to excellent EXCEPT FOR THE GREENS. THe greens are VERY irregular and it is not due to aireation. The grass on the greens appears to be all different lengths, colors, types and textures so that the ball bounces all over the place.
Also be aware that the greens are VERY firm. All but the highest shots will bounce all over the place. The layout is great. I plan to play there in May and I'll report back on the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

not good condition

no attention.
green is fast.
very slow processing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pleasant Valley -

Nice day, course was in reasonable condition given the weather this late winter.

Cart path only as expected.

Very friendly staff!

Was great to finally get out!

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

One of the best public tracks; Fairfax County

I always enjoy Pleasant Valley.

The layout is a perfect challenge for an average length hitter. There is an even shake of short par 4's and long par 4's. Two of the three par 5's are unreachable, and number 3 is a challenge to par.

Of course there are a fair share of maintenance issues, mostly due to drainage problems. Although, for the most part course quality is fair to strong. In particular, the greens are good to excellent. We played in early March; before the greens had been cut for the first time this season. Clearly, the greens had been rolled, because they were playing firm and true. I would wager that the fact that they walk-mow the greens, is the single most important factor to their strong playability.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

golf3-15

Early in the year but the course was in good shape

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