The Gauntlet GC: #5
Aerial view of the 5th hole at The Gauntlet Golf Club
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4.0
419 Reviews (419)
5 Stars
101
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
84.2%
Recommend this course
353 out of 419 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.8
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.8
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.8%
Recommend this course
18 out of 22 reviews
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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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4.0
419 Reviews (419)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Challenging and fun course

Course is challenging but fun. Well maintained and the staff is great/very friendly. Great conditions in the middle of December and pace of play was great while having a busy morning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging (and scenic!) course

Played here in the dead of winter, late Dec 2020. Fairways were all dried and brown. Which is expected for this time of year. Greens were firm but about a third had pock marks that interfered with my putting. Again, understandable for this time of year. The course layout was a very pleasant surprise and just the right level of challenging, for me (+10). Gauntlet will challenge your distance control and line so bring your A game. (Found out later it was designed by P. B. Dye. That figures.) Greens have lots of undulations so watch out. I haven’t seen Gauntlet in peak season and I can’t wait to find out. I will be putting up with the atrocious on 95-South traffic to play here sometime in 2021 season.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a disappointment

Based on recent review I gave this course a try. Greens in desperate need of repair. Sand traps with no sand.

His course needs some serious investment and rebuild. Close to a 5 hour round is about as bad as golf gets. Don’t waste your time or money.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It’s ok

The course is okay but not well kept, the greens are patchy and not well kept and definitely not worth the money to play here.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Course

Love the challenge of this course. A lot of doglegs right and dogleg lefts. Over half the holes are not visible from tee box. Front 9 was more challenging than back nine. But overall the course was scenic and peaceful and a lot of fun. Will definitely return very soon for another round.

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

Amazing layout

First time I played the Gauntlet course. Every hole was challenging, like the designer went wild with ideas. Hazards just where you don't want them, multi-level greens. A little of everything. You'd never be able to play this course the same way twice. Course, especially the greens, was in fine shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout 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 Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not worth making the drive

Not worth making the drive. Greens have patches all over the place. Overall not a great course to play.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A course worth playing.

I haven’t played here in several months. Course is in great shape. Paths still need a little attention but that’s a minor flaw considering the improvements made here over the last couple years or so. Pro shop is well set out and the new clubhouse set up puts many other local courses to shame. All staff are polite and pleasant to deal with and most fellow golfers are really friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great coarse

Really enjoy playing at the G. Coarse is challenging but fun. Staff is awesome

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course is good. The greens are still recovering, but the fairways and rest of the course are great.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Better shape than expected

The course is in pretty good shape , only couple of the greens were rough, the ladies in golf shop and restaurant and very friendly and courteous, definitely would play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
1.0

Temporary holes on 4 and 13, bunkers and greens in bad shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great first experience

I came to the course for the first time yesterday. Drizzly day and very quiet on the course. Had no idea what to expect. Pro shop was closed but the bartender on duty Debra was very friendly and knowledgeable about the course. Told me current rates and all that was going on with the greens. Knowledgeable about the beers on tap and in cans as well as the food listed on the menu. Also quite knowledgeable about golf. It was a great course and a great day. I would recommend this course 10/10 if someone wants a good day where they walk in a feel like they are at home.

Will definitely be back soon to play golf. But honestly I would come back anytime for a drink and a good conversation with Debra, spectacular service and a very polite, well spoken woman. If her father or mother is on her I applaud you for how you raised her. And to the owner of the course I applaud you for how well trained and knowledgeable she is.

Great day.

Great experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Paid full rate for course under construction

I played this course a few months ago and it was in good shape. This time, not so much as they had multiple holes with temporary greens. The greens that weren't temporary were also not in great shape. They claimed that the greens were aerated, but it appeared more than aeration as being the issue with the conditions of the green. I'm fine with paying a course that is being worked on as long as i know ahead of time of the condition of the course and the greens fee set accordingly. This course needs to ensure that they post the current condition of the course and adjust the fees accordingly.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
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