The Gauntlet Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dye | 72 | 6734 yards | 73.8 | 143 |
| Dye (W) | 72 | 6723 yards | 80.6 | 149 |
| Black | 72 | 6161 yards | 71.2 | 137 |
| Black (W) | 72 | 6161 yards | 77.4 | 143 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5807 yards | 75.5 | 138 |
| White | 72 | 5807 yards | 69.5 | 133 |
| Red | 72 | 4819 yards | 65.0 | 122 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4819 yards | 69.9 | 127 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.8/143 W: 80.6/149 | 368 | 468 | 175 | 364 | 511 | 174 | 355 | 470 | 394 | 3279 | 477 | 443 | 141 | 560 | 408 | 245 | 376 | 369 | 425 | 3444 | 6723 |
| Black M: 71.8/140 W: 78.2/145 | 368 | 441 | 154 | 364 | 511 | 164 | 318 | 423 | 394 | 3137 | 431 | 411 | 141 | 560 | 341 | 215 | 376 | 334 | 374 | 3183 | 6320 |
| Green M: 69.5/136 W: 75.5/143 | 320 | 441 | 142 | 285 | 458 | 136 | 318 | 423 | 346 | 2869 | 431 | 411 | 99 | 529 | 341 | 183 | 323 | 334 | 323 | 2974 | 5843 |
| White M: 67.2/130 W: 72.7/136 | 320 | 370 | 142 | 285 | 450 | 136 | 281 | 350 | 346 | 2680 | 377 | 297 | 99 | 502 | 296 | 183 | 323 | 281 | 323 | 2681 | 5361 |
| Red M: 65.3/125 W: 70.3/130 | 280 | 370 | 111 | 254 | 237 | 91 | 228 | 407 | 317 | 2295 | 377 | 297 | 89 | 459 | 296 | 183 | 271 | 271 | 281 | 2524 | 4819 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 11/21/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 06/13/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 06/13/2021
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Photo submitted by IMoJ5GTs23vBkVmGpwUT on 06/13/2021
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Photo submitted by pYxN3z2NHm8oDJbnBdQF on 05/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 02/27/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 02/27/2020
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Tee box on the Par 4, #4 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 04/29/2018
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Green on #4 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 04/29/2018
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Looking from fairway to the green on Par 5, #5 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 04/29/2018
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Par 3, #6 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 04/29/2018
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Photo submitted by willful58 on 09/30/2013
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fun Course
Course played well given the soggy conditions and light rain throughout the round.
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.
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.
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.
This course has good condition.
I like this course that people are saying kindness and good foods..
Conditions
Pretty good for this time of the year, food is great!!
Gauntlet
Very challenging with a lot of blind shots.
Greens were in excellent shape.
Good course for the price.
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.
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!!!!!!!
interesting layout
Nice for a muni track, a lot of neat holes, each is unique.
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.
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.
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.
Nice, wooded course
First time playing. This is a nice course located in a park. Lots of tree lined fairways.
Accuracy is a MUST
Fun course. It's challenging, but not so challenging it isn't fun. Very tight with a lot of bunkers protecting the greens and sides of the fairway. Definitely need to get your tee time on golf now. I paid $20 to ride 18. Make sure to get a course book from the pro shop or bring a GPS with you. I would definitely play the course again, but I don't think I would pay their normal prices.
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