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The Gauntlet Golf Club
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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
Bring your rangefinder!
As I was well aware, there are many blind shots and layups off the tee box. If you don't have a rangefinder then purchase one or you will be wrong on yardage most of the day. That is downside.
The upside is the course is in great shape and well maintained by the staff. It is short, but that is due to many dogleg throughout the layout. I look forward to going back, but not without more technology in hand. Maybe you add GPS to your golf carts? Maybe you Mark sprinkler heads?
Not a Bad Day
I haven't played here in over a year. The course was really in good condition and as challenging as ever. Randy the starter was fantastic and kept the pace steady. I would certainly consider coming back during the week if the prices were more reasonable.
Best condition of any course in area.
I’ve played this course over the past few years and it is in by far the best condition of any course in the area. It’s a tough layout that is so enjoyable to play when the fairways and greens are so nice. If you played it in the past and the greens were not great you should definitely see it now.
Too crowded
Nice course, but is overwhelmed and crowded. Can't get on practice range. Between members, volunteers and other guests impossible to get a tee time early and the early times are locked down for select members! I'm done....
Excellent greens and fairways. However, the tee boxes are surprisingly poor
Gauntlet Golf
The Gauntlet course itself was in good condition. The layout was beautiful. The speed of play however was very very slow. There needed to be a course ranger out in course and urge the pace of play to speed up. It took over 5 hours to complete 14 holes.
Nice layout
Tees not in good shape. Greens bumpy. Tough course but I would come back.
Challenging course
What a nice course! Lots of blind shots,, some tricky dog legs, shots over water, uphill and downhill greens, Enjoyed that round!
Rough Conditions
The course layout and pace of play was excellent but the condition of the tee boxes and greens were horrible. On more than a handful of occasions putts would kick 90 degrees to the left or right after hitting a rough patch (I.e., weeds and dirt). Several of the tee boxes (tips) didn’t have any grass at all and comparable to hitting off a softball infield. Mid week, mid day price of $70 is overpriced given the conditions.
IT’s February
Really not fair to rate a golf course in Virginia in the month of February. Overall the course is good for winter play, but the greens are really in rough shape. Couldn’t really putt on them.
Only if you get a discount
If.you pay full price for this course, you are crazy. Not sure how they get away with their $60 greens fees. Greens are a nightmare. Playing plinko on the whole course. You can score low if you get on one, but there are some strange holes. 5 is a mess. They finally opened 13 green, but it was very sandy.
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