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3.7
750 Reviews (750)
5 Stars
242
4 Stars
363
3 Stars
96
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
70.4%
Recommend this course
661 out of 750 reviews
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4.4
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 25 reviews
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3.6
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
63.9%
Recommend this course
46 out of 72 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise from golfers who appreciate its well-designed holes and enjoyable playability. Staff friendliness stands out as a reliable highlight, with the team consistently welcoming players throughout their round.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 71
Length 6197 yards
Slope 126
Rating 69.7
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Herndon Centennial Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round. High Season: 03/15 - 11/30
Architect Ed Ault (1979) Tom Clark (1979) Tom Clark (2005) Bill Love (2009) Tyler Rae

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.7
750 Reviews (750)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 11
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 9
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 25
Locals 21
Beginners 19
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 27
Near the Airport 20
Convenient to the City 15

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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

The course was great

My son and I had a great time playing 18 holes. The people were nice and the cource was in good condition.

Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun with Grandson

A nice course to spend the day with my grandson. Some holes were very challenging but he enjoyed himself. Even Putt Putt.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

The course is ok

The course is ok. There is lots of room to improve the course. Lots of leaves.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A bit rough after rain

The course doesn't drain well and we had to play cart path only.
Greens were very bumpy and in need of rolling. Several tee boxes were uneven and rough.
Gas carts are old, creaky and very slow.
Only our deeply discounted online greens fees made it worthwhile.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

ok

The pace of play great but it was only about 50 out. Greens were horrible and added at least 4 strokes to total score. Was wet too and the fact they didn't have cart path only was amazing (not complaining however).

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
First Time Playing

Walked off 11 after taking OVER 4 HOURS

Left after 11 HOLES THAT TOOK OVER 4 HOURS. They pack their Tee times in every 4 minutes and each hole is jammed packed. It's also a short course so if you are reasonably long off the Tee you will wait every hole. Sad thing is for a muni course the greens are nice and the fairways well manicured. However I would play there for free. Very poorly managed.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

Easy to overlook this gem

It's usually easy to get a tee time here and it's not a fashionable course. However I think it's excellent value for money.
The course was in great condition, the greens were fast enough and true. The tee boxes and fairways were in good shape. I didn't manage to get paired up, but enjoyed a round in good speed. 3.5 hours on a Monday. The food in the clubhouse is good honest grub, and great VFM. Sweetwater 420 beer too! There isn't too much trouble to get into, most of the grass in trees in cut right down, so it's not too hard. I will be back. They encourage walking, but the back and forth over the road is a pain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

A Gem in Old Town Herndon

Great course, Great Deal from GolfNow.
This is in the town of Herndon, and is easily accessible from the Dulles Toll Road,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value.

I will play here again. Fun course, great condition, and great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent course

The course was in great shape. We always enjoy playing there due to conditions and staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Herndon

Average course, worth about $40 to play either walking or with cart. Otherwise, overpriced and overbooked. Took 5 hours to play with a late Friday morning tee time.

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

Fun course at great value

Course is in great condition. Greens a little slow but add to the challenge. Playing off the back tees make the course a lot more fun! Would definitely recommend.

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

Well maintained

Herndon Centennial is a nice little find for golfers. At first glance, the clubhouse and facilities appear like they haven't been renovated since the 80's. However, beyond the clubhouse you will find some of the best maintained grounds in Northern Virginia. No joke, this course is one of the most lush and we'll maintained courses I have played in the area. This superintendent must have it down. I haven't seen a course this well maintained since my last trip to Pinehurst. Hold your laughter I'm not joking.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surprising shape

Really enjoyed this. Who knew this was in the heart of Herndon! Course is in excellent condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Nice course

There was a bit of mud around the course and that was a pain. We walked and it seemed like everyone else was riding, we wanted the exercise. We were followed by the course "watch dog" more than others and I think it was because we walked but we did manage to keep up as played slowed down for a large group ahead. We've played this course a number of times so we were familiar with the course. All in all it was a good round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Public Course

I've played Herndon many times, and I will continue to go back. For a public course, the course is in great condition. The greens are great shape, but be prepared to repair ball marks because it seems like nobody there fixes them. I usually fixed like 2-3 a hole. The course is pretty short, but still challenging enough. It's great for beginners and intermediate level golfers. I could see how experienced golfers may not like it because of the pace and the yardage though. All in all, a great course especially for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Sataurday Morning

Played with a freind who hadn't played in along time was able to get them comfortable playing and enjoyed the time out there

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Discriminatory Behavior at JJ's Deli (Herndon Centennial Golf Course)

Upon completion of our 18 holes my friends and I went to JJ's Deli to cool down, we had a group of 8. The tables inside the clubhouse are situated to seat four to a table therefore we just pulled some chairs from the neighboring table (which was not occupied) to sit together. I stood up for a split second and an employee there took my chair and said she was cleaning up. I told her that I was using that chair and she became belligerent and began to scream at me. The owner of the course then came from the kitchen area and instead of inquiring as to what happened took an aggressive tone with me. Another patron saw me explaining the situation to him and even said "Jeff, she was wrong" (Jeff is the owner)...

However neither of them felt the need to apologize... To add further insult the belligerent employee than says "you know how these people are!" I am not sure what she meant by that, we had a diverse group of guys playing with us.

The poor customer service at JJ's Deli ruined the otherwise good day of golf at Herndon Centennial.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Herndon

Great condition especially for a public course. Used to play here years ago before moving to Florida,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course in middle of Herndon

Course was very well kept and pace of play was good. Difficulty wise it was average difficulty.
I will definitely play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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