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3.9
778 Reviews (778)
5 Stars
255
4 Stars
371
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
77.6%
Recommend this course
686 out of 778 reviews
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4.2
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.3%
Recommend this course
48 out of 52 reviews
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4.1
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.3%
Recommend this course
59 out of 70 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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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

3.9
778 Reviews (778)

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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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wouldn't recommend right now...

Most tee boxes are under construction. The temporary tee off areas are in horrible condition. The tee boxes completed were not cut so if felt like you were teeing off from the rough. Pace of play sucked. At times, there were two groups plus us waiting to tee off on some holes. Ranger just drove around and said nothing. I've enjoyed this course in the past but would not recommend right now until it is back to normal. Not really sure how they can charge full price under this condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Need to be cheaper

Bad conditions. They need to apply discounts for sure.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Previously Played

Under construction

Paid full price and showed up to find that almost every hole was under construction. The pace was also incredibly slow. I’ve played there before and love the course but have dealt with slow play before and felt that there should have been a warning this time that they didn’t have tee boxes for more than half the holes before I paid $80.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course should give a discount for the extremely poor conditions

First time playing here. I was expecting a normal public course. It had rained a bit the previous few days prior to tee time. But there was ongoing course maintenance that made the experience not worth it. None of the tee boxes were operational. The ground was soaked (to be expected from all the rain earlier in the week). If I knew that there was so much course maintenance going on I would have paid extra and played a public/private course. ... they should give a free round or a serious discount.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Overall Pretty Good

Tee box renovations and groups of 5 and even 6 slowed up play but overall solid

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Be Aware: Tee Renovations

We didn't realize 14/18 or so tee boxes were going to be under complete renovation. We hit off temporary tee areas / matts. The staff discounted the round accordingly. Generally solid fairways and greens. Starters and clubhouse staff were incredibly friendly. Despite the renovations, pace of play was a bit slow for a Friday morning. Will look forward to returning when renovations are completed, but for now I will avoid until they have a (nearly) full set of refurbished tee boxes.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tees

No one told me they were replacing all the tee box could not post score

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Course under Construction

Was not aware till I got to course that a number of holes were under construction. Still played but had impact on course length. I do think it’s unfair to give a rating to the course at this juncture or condition. I do think in 2 months time it’ll be a far better conditioned course, but nevertheless I rated based on the day I played. Always liked this course and looking forward to the new look come the next month or so.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Interesting course under repair

The fairways and greens at Herndon were in good shape and playable. All but four tee boxes are under repair, so temporary teeing areas are forward of the whites on most holes. The temporary teeing areas are worn. The good news is that the repairs look like they will make the course more enjoyable, and longer.

The last time I played at Herndon was a good 38 years ago. It is much different. It is a long walk between some holes. If you want or need the steps, you will get plenty of them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

15 tee boxes under construction, plays like a junior course

Only 3 tee boxes are in play. All others are under construction. Course plays shorter than ladies tee. Not worth the price paid. Should get refund for shorter course and non regulation tee boxes

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hot deal was worth it.

Fun course at a great "hot deal" rate. However over 1/2 the holes had tee boxes under construction. As much as 200 yards on some holes, while several par 4s became long par 3s. Everything else, including the starter, was great.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Tee box construction

This course tee box under full construction with bulldozer. More than half course not allowed teeboxes. You have to hit in mats on par 3 halls. Other par 4 and 5 halls must hitting on the rough ground with tee. The distance shorter than lady red tee box. Don't play under teebox construction.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee boxes are closed

I'm not trying to pan this normally amazing municipal golf course. Charging regular price when 15 of 18 tee boxes completely shut down is unacceptable.

Fairways and Greens are fine. Hitting of mats is not golf. The course will be better in the fall.

Golf staff and food service are excellent.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Under construction going on

Temporary tee box mostly every holes. So conditions are not ready to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Tee box construction through end of May

Great course, but tee box construction means many of the holes are shortened through at least the end of May.

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