The Gauntlet GC: #5
Aerial view of the 5th hole at The Gauntlet Golf Club
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4.0
421 Reviews (421)
5 Stars
103
4 Stars
216
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
84.5%
Recommend this course
355 out of 421 reviews
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4.2
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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3.9
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
5
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0
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0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.7
77.8%
Recommend this course
14 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
The challenging layout along the river offers a memorable round with exciting blind shots and varied terrain. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play consistently enhance the overall experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6734 yards
Slope 143
Rating 73.8

The Gauntlet is situated along the banks of the lake that is the centerpiece of Curtis Memorial Park. When it first opened in 1995, Golf Digest recognized it as one of the "top ten new courses to play in the U.S." This challenging layout will definitely test your shot making abilities. The golf course begins with a tough front nine that has several sharp doglegs over water and tall grasses. There are also a slew of blind shots. The back nine is a bit gentler since there's less water and it is more open and forgiving, but the large, multi-tiered greens can be tricky. The fourth hole is the golf course's signature. Your tee shot will have to carry a marsh to a narrow landing area on this par 5. After that, you'll be faced with a triple-tiered green with the lake to the left and bunkers to the right.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Year round
Architect P. B. Dye (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.0
421 Reviews (421)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Patio Dining 10
Watching the Game 9
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 23
Bunkers 22
Forced Carries 20
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 20
Locals 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
In the 'Burbs 14

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Classic PB Dye design

Nice and firm fairways. Greens are in good shape. Bunkers have no sand and they collect water.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course

This course has its challenges, so 90 degree doglegs that require strategic tee shots. Fairways and greens in good shape. Second time in a row that there was a wedding on the #10 tee box as we made the turn, requiring us to detour around to #11 and play #10 as our 18th hole. Slight inconvenience but we were able to get some of the wedding party's food at the 19th so we'll call it even.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course

A great course with the friendliest staff in the area! There are lots of blind tee shots, so be prepared. Course management is at a premium, it's not just grip it and rip it on every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tricky and not great maintenance

Thank goodness I was paired with someone who knew the course well as there are maybe two holes on the entire course (except the par 3's) where you can actually see the green from the tee nor know where the trouble lies. Greens are OK, design is well, a Dye - very tough with lots of slopes that will send you to bad places. Greens were OK but the areas around the greens very poorly maintained - bare spots everywhere, sand traps are dirt, have hardly any sand in them. Rough was high (which is OK) but since fairways are often very narrow it makes it even more punishing. This could be a good course, just isn't so great right now - thank goodness for the Golf Now discount green fee.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Running the Gauntlet

This course is very challenging, lots of blind shots. It is not long but you need to be accurate. You will pay a price for missing the green and for being too aggressive. Take someone who knows the course with you, Course management is a not a option it is a requirement.

With all that I had fun, there are some beautiful holes and views and will play it again. I like the challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden place

I was searching around to play golf on weekend..... I picked Gauntlet Golf course because I pass it almost every day pass one year... On my way to work.... It is a value jewel for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greatly Improved!

Have played here mutliple times over the past 8 years, course is in best condition I have ever seen it. Much better than the other Stafford area courses right now. 3/4 of the faiways have grown in and the ball sits up nicely - like hitting off a tee. The GolfNow rates are excellent, especially the twilight specials. Definitely recommend Gauntlet Golf Course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Fun Course

Course played well given the soggy conditions and light rain throughout the round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Poor conditions

The course is not in good shape at this time. It appears they have done very little maintenance. The greens had large aeration holes and were sand covered. I played this course several yrars ago and loved it. I would not recommend this course for play for several weeks. Hopefully they can get it together in that time frame. The layout is challenging and a lot of fun. The fairways have not turned yet and are still dorment.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very challenging course, ok condition.

When I played this course, the fairways and tee boxes were soaking wet beyond any saturated course I've played in the past. Pools of water lined the fairways and crowded the tee boxes. The course itself has a VERY difficult layout from the "dye" (back) tee's. Many tee shots were blind shots at the fairway over rolling hills. A few short par 5's easily reachable in two but two or three very long par 4's and an excessively long par 3 (277 yards lasered and into the wind). The course could definitely be something to brag about if they were to thin the treelines surrounding the lake and spend a bit more on upkeep. The greens were somewhat inconsistent and the overall course condition left something to be desired. I'm certain some of these issues wouldn't pertain to the course during summer however I found the rough to be easier to hit off then the oddly soft (saturated) bermuda fairways. The staff were very cheerful and kind and the course was incredibly challenging for myself as a single digit handicap. I plan on playing it again in the summer to see how the course condition compares.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

This is a must play course in Northern VA

The course was in great condition for the middle of the winter, I like the fact that they are cutting down a few trees so the golfers can have the beautiful view of the lake as well as the lower and upper 9 holes. The staff are very friendly and helpful, they go out of their way to make sure you are well taken care of.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has good condition.

I like this course that people are saying kindness and good foods..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions

Pretty good for this time of the year, food is great!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Gauntlet

Very challenging with a lot of blind shots.
Greens were in excellent shape.
Good course for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Will play again

It was windy this day and somewhat wet, but the course played firm and the greens rolled nice. It's tough to play a course like this for the first time with other newbies. Not very long either.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great condition 4****

Course overall in great condition, very scenic, alot of bind shots, definitely very challenging. A fantastic price thru Golf Now. Looking forward to playing this course again. A MUST PLAY!!!!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

interesting layout

Nice for a muni track, a lot of neat holes, each is unique.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A great day

Very fun course with good variation of challenges. I was surprised at some of the height changes on several holes. Despite the lack of rain, the fairways and greens were in good shape for this time of year and the course played very well. I'll definitely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great Bargain If you Catch the Hot Deals

This is a nice golf course. The fairways were lush, and despite recent aeration, the greens rolled well. The front nine is a bit more challenging than the back and require precision shots as their is not a lot of room as trees and water surround. I always enjoy playing here and think it would be worth a visit if you've never played here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st time playing Guantlet

Course in very good condition except tee boxes were a little rough. (Nice fairways made up for that). Some unique and challenging holes. . .that I would play differently next time. Lots of trouble if you don't stay on the short stuff. My only complaint is the lack of additional yardage markers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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