Pohick Bay Golf Course
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Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course in Lorton has been one of the area's most popular public courses since it opened in the early 1980s. Playing at Pohick Bay is like playing two golf courses in one, with a front nine that has long, tree-lined fairways and a hillier back nine that features a variety of doglegs and water holes. It is a definitely a shot-maker's course so be prepared to use some creativity and some thoughtful strategizing doesn’t hurt either. The constant up and down of the golf course provides uneven lies and a number of blind shots. The dramatic terrain also makes it a tough course to walk. Trees frame most of the holes, demanding accuracy but also providing a peaceful and secluded feel. Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course is popular amongst locals for being one of the most challenging and yet also one of the most affordable courses in the area.
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Interesting course
Pace of play was 4 hours and 20 minutes. The greens were slow and inconsistent. The fringe on the greens was almost unputtable. The course was challenging with a lot of blind shots. Beautiful course layout. I wish the greens were in better shape.
Challenging and fun. But…but…Not so well maintained anymore.
Is a nice and challenging course, with lots of dog leg holes. The course was in good shape at the beginning of the season, but now is in bad shape and it is more than usage and rains. Some lack of maintenance is obvious. Not so good value now. Either decrease prices or take good care of the course.
Terrible Pace of Play and Conditions
I played this course today and it took 5 1/2 hours playing 18 holes on a Sunday evening. The kids in front of us were hitting three shots off the tee and were taking 5-10 minutes finding their balls. The Marshall basically babysat them and they still took forever. We even consolidated with the group behind us and they finally had to quit because it was getting too late. The course conditions were AWFUL for the price we paid to play. While I found the course layout challenging, the conditions and pace of play for the price just leave a bad taste in your mouth. I will not be back.
Good course, no control over player schedule or pace of play
First I like this course the people are great but some of the clients have no regards for the rules of golf.
While we were playing the first hole a shingle player tried to cut in before us. There was already a single that dropped back from another threesome in front of us, creating a slow pace of play (He quit after 9).
There was no Ranger handling pace of play and we waited on several holes.
They need to control rouge players and pace of play.
Very good course. Recommend
Played here this past weekend. The course itself was in great condition. Greens were true and the staff were great. Pace of play very good. The only thing is there were no cart girls or drinks on the course. They did have water stations every few holes though. Fun, challenging layout with lots of doglegs and elevation changes. Highly recommend.
Confusion
Staff confused as to whether Cart path only play. On hole 12 we were told that carts could scatter. Not told when going to hole 2. Maybe have a cart rule or other instructions posting signage. Brilliant idea !
ok round
- Check-in was the best part of the day. Smooth, seamless, cordial, no muss/no fuss.
- Pace of play too slow -- marshall needs to marshall and move people along or have them skip hole(s) or let people go by them.
- On a crowded day, people should be paired up to form foursomes or suffer the consequences of wait times and not complain about slow play.
- Greens need to be cut.
- Rough needs to be cut to avoid long delays looking for golf balls.
- Would recommend, but with caution for pace of play.
Course in good condition
Course was in good condition. Play was cart path only so was slower than normal. The group in front was at least a hole behind and the ranger didn't say anything. Overall it was a good but slow day.
Good day of golf
We played the day after a big storm so.... cart path only. We (a foursome) played a scramble for fun. Teed off behind a group of 3 walking. Cart path only slowed things up but only a little. We finished in just under 4 hours. The biggest issue with the course are the blind tee shots. By blind I mean it's difficult to see the group ahead of you. Fortunately we weren't being pushed so we took our time. A few of the greens and tee boxes were in rough shape but given the recent heat it's understandable. They crew there is working hard to improve conditions which I appreciate. All in all a good day.
This course is fun.
A very fun course to play and quite scenic too. The staff was very friendly. I had no wait on the F9 but the B9 was a little slow. Total time for round was 4h, 20m. Looking forward to going back.
Pohick Bay Starters
The starters are pretty rude and aggressive. None of them seemed in a good welcoming mood. The Asian one looked like he wanted to fight. Course was in good shape. Only a green was not in good condition. Pro shop staff were friendly and greeted us nicely. Greens keepers were great as well.
Front 9 less difficult than back 9
Greens were good not fast level smooth modtly big
Fairways were thin like bent grass and bermuda
Trying to grow
Starter gave no course requirements
Start time was botched too many golfers
On tee one should hsve been 8-10 min space