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3.3
305 Reviews (305)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
129
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
28
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.5
69.1%
Recommend this course
237 out of 305 reviews
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Average Rating
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2.4
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.1
Amenities
2.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
14.3%
Recommend this course
1 out of 7 reviews
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3.2
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.2
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.2
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
58.8%
Recommend this course
10 out of 17 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6500 yards
Slope 138
Rating 72.3

Previously known as Somerset Golf Club and Rapidan Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jerry Slack (1997) Rick Robbins (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Gentlemen: Shirts MUST have a collar. NO jeans, cutoffs or camouflage. Ladies: NO short shorts. Appropriate golf shirt/blouse

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant
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Reviews

3.3
305 Reviews (305)
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too early in the season to fully assess

down in the area for my nieces wedding, my son and I took a chance and brought our clubs along. It turned out to be an absolutely frigid morning, both extra layers courtesy the local Walmart, we had a great breakfast at the clubhouse, and got in nine before hands were completely no. Staff was friendly course was interesting and challenging, but it's too early in the season to assess its overall quality.I did very much enjoy it, and the staffs courtesy and willingness to help us out on a shortage of cold weather equipment really went above and beyond. I would definitely recommend this course to a friend.

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

Good course friendly atmosphere

I have played here last year and this year. I will say it's nice to go to a course we're everyone is treated fair. Wether it's your 1st time or you have been there for years your treated the same. I wish I knew the gentleman's name at the pro shop because he is great! He makes you feel like a member and very easy to talk to. I would recommend this course to anyone who loves a good round of golf. I will definitely be back many times with friends and family to play. Thank you for a great experience!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great day of golf

Temp about 60, overcast and no wind set up a great day of golf with my son. Course was typical dormant fairways but greens and tee boxes very good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

good value

Because of the value this is a very good golf course. Greens are always in good shape and fast. Fairways are a little rough, Staff is very friendly, plays along the river.
B.Gann

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Place to Play.

Staff as always very courteous.
Course in relatively good shape, greens need some work. Nice place to play for intermediate golfers.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Friendly staff, but poor course conditions

This course was in very rough shape. Even a low price for a round may be overpriced. Many tee boxes and greens especially were in very bad shape.

As for how the course plays, the front plays fairly short but there are some narrow targets to hit at times and many of the greens are small. The back has a bit more length to it than the front. The staff was very friendly and helpful for someone making their first visit.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs some TLC

Course layout is a little tricky as the front 9 holes 5-7 are on tip of each other. Greens have scorched areas from being cut too short and not maintained. Many tee boxes are hardened blocks of dirt patches that require work so golfers do need a hammer to put tee in ground. Fairways not maintained either, not seeded. Seems more like a farm course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Value through Golf Now

This course was a good value when booking through Golf Now. If I had to pay full price there are other courses I would play. It was a nice change of scenery.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Scrap the front nine.

Pro: The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Giving me playing tips for different holes and allowing me to play the back nine first to avoid three foursomes.

Cons: The front nine has a poor layout and is in terrible condition. Seems like they tried stuffing nine holes in an area suited for four. The green on eight is tiny, it can't be more than four yards deep. Like others have stated, the tee boxes are hard and many of them have very little grass. The greens on the front are starting to burn out and the fringe is gone on many holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Never too crowded

Great golf course for all skill levels. Short enough to challenge par 5s but long enough to keep things interesting. Staff couldn't be friendlier and the course has a great replay rate if you want to play 36 - which is what we did. I look forward to seeing the improvements this course goes through in the upcoming years. Highly recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course Needs Some Work

The greens were horrible; lots of bare spots both on the green and on the fringe. The tee boxes were rock hard and were difficult to push a tee into. Other than the 200/150/100 yard poles, there were no other distance markers on the course. Also, there were no stakes for OB or hazards.

The bunkers were good; soft sand and well raked.

Course has a lot of potential after its reopening, but still needs a lot of work to be able to charge average rates.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice course

the layout is challenging, a lot of waste areas, the tees are very bad, the greens are quick.

Plan on lunch, the food is great

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Forced carries galore

I really like to play this course, but it is has na rrow fairways, a lot of long grass and forced carries over swampy type areas. I lost two balls on my way to an 86 from the middle tees. my friend easily lost 15 balls in the woods, long grass, and swamps. Hit the ball in the fairway and you can have a real chance getting your par (I had 8 pars). Hit the ball off line and 7 or 8 is really possible. The absolute hardest hole for me was the 8th. 3 forced carrries on a short par 5 and a tiny green that was flooded this past Spring. The green is still in horrible shape since mud covered it. A few other greens have bad spots and of as today they have not been fixed. If your game is usually around a 100, prepare to loose 6-8 balls or more. I always have a good time here.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

More difficult than most

The course and slope ratings are indicative of the challenge of this course. The fairways are in good shape but are quite narrow in places. The greens are smaller than average and a few of them need some work. Between the fairway width, the hills, and the smaller greens, this course offers a unique challenge. It reminds me of playing on some of the courses in a more mountainous region!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
KLC
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A great course which is becoming more.

I am a 23 handicap. I play primarily in MA and NH. I was visiting the area when I found Rapidan on Golfnow. I played a Wednesday morning. The staff was fantastic! Very friendly and helpful with course information. The front 9 was is very pretty and a fair test. The back nine is more challenging. Elevation changes and natural hazards are used to add to the challenge. The forward tees were a good length for me. Overall the course was in good shape. A few areas around the greens were under repair. The course staff was clearly aware and working to fix the issues. I paid 35 for 18 with a cart. A great price. I would play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time on rapidan

Had a great day on a wonderful course the staff was great will play this course again

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

This is a great course

The course was great. Tee boxes were a bit hard. Difficult to get your tee in the ground, but the greens were very nice with the exception of hole number 8. It was a bit burned on the edges.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course review

Course is in pretty good condition and the staff is great there. They are trying to get more people to come out and play. They even gave me a $10 off my next round there. Very reasonable rates and not your easy course. Will definitely be back out there to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pleasantly Surprised

The course was in great condition. I played as a single and was able to finish in about 2 1/2 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

challenging but rewarding course

This course was in excellent shape, A great little course that one has to play. I think this is one of the nicest courses and for the short time they have been open it's in a gem to play. Keep up the good work.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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