Pohick Bay Golf Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6405 yards | 73.0 | 132 |
| White | 72 | 5897 yards | 69.7 | 127 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5897 yards | 74.2 | 131 |
| Gold | 72 | 4948 yards | 65.7 | 113 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 4948 yards | 68.9 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.3/134 W: 78.7/136 | 383 | 156 | 471 | 417 | 190 | 486 | 373 | 362 | 420 | 3258 | 405 | 192 | 393 | 483 | 351 | 185 | 348 | 356 | 524 | 3237 | 6495 |
| White M: 70.2/129 W: 76.1/132 | 368 | 148 | 449 | 387 | 175 | 430 | 358 | 349 | 400 | 3064 | 375 | 149 | 360 | 449 | 318 | 161 | 335 | 331 | 492 | 2970 | 6034 |
| Gold M: 66.4/114 W: 71.5/126 | 325 | 91 | 398 | 359 | 116 | 372 | 300 | 292 | 348 | 2601 | 346 | 95 | 280 | 401 | 280 | 124 | 297 | 283 | 419 | 2525 | 5126 |
| Red M: 64.2/110 W: 68.4/118 | 292 | 91 | 318 | 301 | 116 | 269 | 300 | 250 | 308 | 2245 | 280 | 95 | 242 | 327 | 280 | 112 | 297 | 283 | 419 | 2335 | 4580 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 18 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Beautiful but Tight Course
Really fun course that's always in good shape. One of my favorites in the area considering the scenery and layout, but this is a very tight course from beginning to end with lots of doglegs and blind tee shots. There are some notable elevation changes as well. Practice areas are a bonus here. Having visited a number of times to also practice, I've noticed they have been short on carts even on the weekdays because of the coronavirus precautions. Do note that there tend to be large, swarming horse flies on parts of the course; since this is near the water, bring bug spray. Overall, a very enjoyable but challenging course.
Tee Times and Carts
Not enough carts which caused a delay from designated tee times. During the delay the starter let three walkers and one rider go out nearly 40 mins prior to their designated tee time which caused a ripple in wait times on every tee box.
Very unprofessional on the starters part to squeeze in regulars prior to their tee time. Respect the players that reserved tees!
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Public gem just outside of DC
No houses on this course, in really great condition, has a challenging layout with impressive rolling hills, fun dogleg and par 3 holes. A gem outside of DC, I'll be back soon.
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Pace of play..
This round was just a constant wait. The first hole is a blind tee shot. Doesn’t allow people to confirm the group in front of you is on the green. Also, first hole is cart path only. Just not the best set up to make sure pace of play doesn’t back up at hole 1. The golf carts were crappy. Course was pretty solid though.
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Fun time
Super course. Very challenging in some areas. The roughs are just enough to make you pay attention.
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Great winter golf day
I played this course on the rare 60+ degree day in February. The course was in great condition and even the bunkers were well maintained. The greens were true and held an approach shot with ease. I played on a very busy day and still managed a 4:15 round. I would recommend playing this course, but be prepared to not pull driver on every par 4 as it is full of doglegs. Go and enjoy!
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winter golf - pretty nice
Staff was great and they got us off earlier, thanks. It was winter golf, cart path only (good call) conditions were very good and the greens were in nice shape. Deer and fox were all over the course. A fun day for 45 degrees and playing golf.
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Great maintenance
I hadn’t played Pohick in over a year. I was totally surprised at how well the course was presented - especially for January. The greens were exceptional. Bunkers were well raked with nice white sand. Fairways well cut and lush. Pace of play was fantastic. I had a great time. Course also has a terrific variation of holes; doglegs, water, elevation changes etc. Folks in the clubhouse couldn’t have been nicer. Even the traffic going home on 95 South couldn’t wipe the smile off my face.
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Challenging layout
Many things to challenge the average golfer: tough par 3's, sloping fairways and greens, sharp doglegs and inability at times to see water hazards, green/pin from tee box and fairways on several holes. Excellent views and lot's of fun!!! A preferred public course in the area but also relatively well maintained. At this time of year, greens are pretty beat up but still in better condition that most other public courses.
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October Golfing blast
Always enjoy Pohick Golf, all of the greens and fairways are in the most pristine conditions and the beautiful course layout surmised by Virginia wildlife and trees line makes this course one of the best kept secrets of Northern VA golf.
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Review of Pohick Bay Golf Course
Course is taken care of. Greens in good shape. Fairway cut was a little tall when I played. Pins were tucked in some hard positions. It’s a great course to play if you can catch it around 40 bucks for 18 holes.
My First Time at Pohick
Great staff, well maintained course and range, and quite challenging meandering golf course. Enjoyed it.
Great track, needs lots of TLC
Saw most recent reviews and decided to play anyway. The course is challenging, nice layout. Greens were punched recently, thus slow, but recovering. Fairways weren’t in the greatest shape, burned patches and soggy, this is where the course needs attention. Bunkers were racked and pretty good. Rough was thick and deep. Looks like they are working on the tee boxes too. A rate in the low $40 range will not disappoint. There are better tracks around this area if you are paying more than $50 w/cart.
Enjoy blind tee shots on EVERY hole?
Not worth it. Awful tee boxes. Awful fairways. Every tee shot is blind (except for par 3s). Yardages are way off. But staff is very friendly and the practice areas are decent.
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Great time - rough greens
Fairways in good shape, greens not so much. The aeration holes and sand make your putting difficult. Check in was awesome - very friendly gentleman at the front desk as well as the guy at the end of my round who drive the cart back to the shed from my car for me..
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