Pohick Bay GC: #2
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3.9
703 Reviews (703)
5 Stars
211
4 Stars
334
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
86.8%
Recommend this course
618 out of 703 reviews
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3.8
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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3.8
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.2%
Recommend this course
64 out of 76 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6405 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.0

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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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1978) John LaFoy

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities
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Reviews

3.9
703 Reviews (703)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 34
Thick Rough 14
Bunkers 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Advanced Golfers 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 17
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Convenient to the City 17
Worth the Drive 17

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

PB is a no frills course

Pb is a rustic course with challenging terrain and medium grounds attention; good value for money in a remote setting

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/25/2021

We appreciate you sharing this great review with us! We value your business and hope to see you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/25/2021

We appreciate you sharing this great review with us! We value your business and hope to see you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Decent Condition. Greens were glass. Fairways a little patchy and real difficult pin positions. Pace of play was a bit slow as a 3some behind a 4some, so couldn't get into a rhythm most of the day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/25/2021

We appreciate you sharing this great review with us! We value your business and hope to see you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Average and not so good experience

Holes 14 and 15 being renovated and 13 was shortened. Pace of play was slow. Playing group behind were not patient and on one hole hit a ball over head of my playing seniors, who were upset.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/12/2021

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Very sorry your experience wasn’t what you’d hoped. A manager will look into this for you. Please email us, we had some questions for you.

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Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the money

When I pay, they said 2courses are closed and discounted $10. But when I was at 13th he they closed the half of the course( they made the home at the beginning of fairway) I thought that was the closed hole. So we lost 3 holes total and the discount was just 10 dollars. I didn’t go there if I new some of the courses were closed. $58 for 15holes for this course is not wortt it

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 04/11/2021

So sorry we did not meet your expectations. Your comments will be shared with the rest of the team.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course has really gone downhill

This used to be one of the better public courses in the area. The condition has really gone downhill. The starter was aloof and on her phone the entire 20 minutes we were near the clubhouse area. It is very shady that they do not tell you that several holes are closed until after you book your tee time.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/09/2021

Thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear we disappointed you. We’ll look into this.

Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not the usual greatness

Course is still in late fall condition with 13, 14, & 15 essentially closed for repair. Course is only good for practice rounds to knock the winter rust off.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/29/2021

Thank you for your review. We take customer feedback seriously, and are working hard to improve the customer experience. Please let us know if there is a specific service area you were dissatisfied with.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in awful shape

We got there and there for our 9:40 tee time and there was a 2.5 hour frost delay. Even though no frost or any type of moisture on the practice green. Then the front 9 was in ok shape, not great but ok. Back 9 was awful. Two holes were closed and we knew that going in. What they didn’t say is they cut a 3rd hole that was a par 5 into a 75 par 3 with no green and a basketball size hole. From there on, the course was almost unplayable. Fairways were dirt. Greens were terrible. I’ve played here in the past and was fine for the money. I’ll never play here again after this experience.

Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/28/2021

Thanks for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear we disappointed you. We’ll look into this.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Buyer Beware! 3 holes under construction (not playable) w/o warning

This course is usually pretty decent, but BEWARE BEFORE YOU PAY...2.5 holes are NOT PLAYABLE and there's NO NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO PURCHASING ONLINE (there IS a sign on their door at the course). After already paying for the round, I found out when I got there two holes are completely off-limits and one Par 5 was modified to a Par 3 (and a poor one to say the least). I wouldn't have been so critical about this, but the staff's attitude was kinda like ho-hum, sorry. They were like "well you got it on a Hot-Deal anyway" so no need to offer anything further. VERY disappointed how the staff handled the 2.5 unplayable hole situation. Would have went elsewhere had I know of course conditions - and disappointed at their lack of empathy or concern regarding over-paying for 15 legit holes. GOLF NOW and POHICK should ensure there is notice of this construction BEFORE MAKING THE PURCHASE ONLINE!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/18/2021

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Very sorry your experience wasn’t what you’d hoped. A manager will look into this for you. Please email us, we had some questions for you. pohick_golf@nvrpa.org

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Poor Condition and Holes Closed

There was no mention that 3 holes are closed until you check in. $10 was taken off but it would have been nice to know online when I booked the tee time. The tee boxes were mostly dirt and the fairways were patchy and not good at all. I understand winter is just ending but this course was in rough shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/18/2021

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Very sorry your experience wasn’t what you’d hoped. A manager will look into this for you. Please email us, we had some questions for you. pohick_golf@nvrpa.org

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course under construction

Course was in good shape considering it is March. Unfortunately when your paying almost mid summer rates you’d expect to know that 3 holes are under construction and unable to be played. We were not informed of that and didn’t find out until we got to hole 13. The par 5 has been cut down with a temporary green to maybe 100 yards. And then it skips you straight to 16. Other than that the course was fine and played pretty fast

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/11/2021

We appreciate the rating, even if it means we could have done better. We invite you to contact us directly via phone or email to improve the guest experience.

Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/11/2021

We appreciate the rating, even if it means we could have done better. We invite you to contact us directly via phone or email to improve the guest experience.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

No heads up on the 13-14-15 hole being out of commission.

Showed up to a frost delay wasn’t notified (not a big deal) staff was super friendly and was able to get us out rather quickly. Bigger issue was not getting a heads up that three of the holes where closed prior to teeing off 13-14-15. There was no discounted rate as I’ve played the FULL course for the same price. It’s a Good course would go back but disappointed about the lack of communication and the full priced greens fees.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Frost delay/challenges

I played Pohick Bay last Wednesday when their was a frost delay. I had a 11:20. Due to some misunderstandings regarding when we could get it out and having a 2 1/2 hour delay, I arrived 1 hour and 20 minutes later expecting to fall in line with the delay however I was told by the starter I had missed my tee time. I spoke to the manager who worked everything out and my guest and I were able to get out at 2:20. Although initially disappointed about the miscommunication the Pohick Bay staff worked it all out so we could get out and play. I also received a call from the assistant manager two days after my round explaining his concern about the frost delay and communication on my tee times. Most course managers might let this slide and not make the effort to clear up the situation, but this assistant manager took the extra step to make things right, clear up any problems and make sure the next time we come out and every time after that our experience at Pohick will be one that will keep us coming back. Thank you for your attention to detail and your assistance in this matter.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 03/03/2021

Thank you so much for your review. We value your feedback, and hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad experience

Staff is nice try to accommodate players,they new is going to have good Weatherford at least 1 day but they couldn't try to spread tee in different holes. I had to wait for at least 45 minutes after my tee time... from what I heard they do this all the time :(

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/03/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review us, despite the fact that we weren’t able to provide the best experience. We’ll look into this.

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Commented on 02/27/2021

We’re so sorry to hear you had a disappointing experience. Hope you’ll give us another chance in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tee time delay

2 1/2 hour frost delay, my tee time was 11:20, I arrived at 1250, and I was told I missed my tee time. I called the course three times in the morning trying to find out what time I needed to be there, Christina, who answered the phone and works at the course could not tell me.

Some how they got everyone out, from the start of the tee sheet at 0800 until 11:20, in 40 minutes, because they didn’t open the course until 10:30. How do you do that without a shotgun start? I was able to get out but not until 2:20pm. Very disappointed. I won’t be going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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Commented on 02/27/2021

We’re so sorry to hear you had a disappointing experience. Hope you’ll give us another chance in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 02/03/2021

Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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