The Gauntlet GC: #5
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4.1
425 Reviews (425)
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
218
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
86.3%
Recommend this course
359 out of 425 reviews
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4.4
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.1
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
78.9%
Recommend this course
15 out of 19 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

4.1
425 Reviews (425)

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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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Challenging Course, poorly priced

Excessively difficult course design, greens are fast, firm, and do not hold shots. Pin placements are laughable. Pro shop doubled as a bar and the bartender handled all tee times/check ins. New management has decided the way to recoup money is to over charge for the course. $45 should be the maximum price for this course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs a little work

The course layout is very nice however it could use a little work on the tee boxes and greens especially for what they are trying to charge for the normal rack rate. Luckily I got a great deal on golf now.

If you get a deal on the tee time it is worth playing

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1178
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Challenging Dye Course

Course has a very chalk layout built over hill terrain. Greens have plenty of movement that’s adds to the difficulty if in the wrong location.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging course and great staff

This is a great course to challenge your skills. Wonderful staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Gauntlet Golf Club Review

The Gauntlet is one of the top corses in the area. It is easy to book tee times,; the staff is very friendly helpful; and the bar and food service is great. The course is demanding and the greens challenging. Makes a golfer come Bach for more

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Christmas golf

Thanks to the Gauntlet for opening Christmas Day.

Beautiful day & great fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun course

Great fun course, especially for the prices. Pretty well kept too. Forgiving course as well.

Will do deals too for half off occasionally too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

17th Annual Turkey Shoot

Want an enjoyable team style golf tournament? Check out the annual Turkey Shoot event held at the Gauntlet. It’s proven to be a great way to enjoy the fall colors and start the holiday season.

Ever improving conditions around the course and a service oriented crew allow every opportunity for golfers to enjoy themselves and their fellow competitors.

May you and yours have a happy and safe holiday season and I hope to see you at the Gauntlet!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
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

Decent course

I hope I am not being too harsh. In fall, it’s difficult to maintain course due to leafs everywhere but the course was open. So I expected greens and fairways to be leaf free but wasn’t the case. Couldnt find ball in fairways. Putting was impossible due to leafs everywhere,

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was great

Course looked good with the exception of about 3-4 holes that had some roughy looking greens. Bunkers where plush and fairways where good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tricky little course

The course was in pretty good shape except the greens were a little rough but not terrible. Has some tricky holes but all in all a very nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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