Pohick Bay GC: #2
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3.9
708 Reviews (708)
5 Stars
213
4 Stars
337
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
18
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
87.3%
Recommend this course
623 out of 708 reviews
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4.0
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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3.8
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.8%
Recommend this course
67 out of 79 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout surrounding Lake Manassas consistently earns high marks for its scenic variety and strategic challenge across multiple tee distances. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for a welcoming round at solid value.

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
708 Reviews (708)

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 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course, Marshall Lacking

The course was great, but the marshall did not do anything to keep the pace of play. A single slow group caused a backup that left multiple groups on the teebox at a single time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Pleasantly Surprised

The course was in great shape. Practice facilities were what I needed. Nice layout. Paid $22 as a single and was well worth it. Rained for about 30-45 minutes during the round and an employee drove around telling everyone that it was cart path only for the rest of the day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Will be playing here more often

Course was somewhat short but fun. This is a great example of a muni that is in good condition and run well. My only complaint is we were actual told to speed up on a less than 4 hr pace of play on a Friday morning. They seem to have a lot of elderly members that play from the golds which essentially turns it into a long par 3 course for them and leads to these players being up on you constantly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pohick

Fairways were in great shape. Greens were aerated about 2-weeks prior, but were well on their way to being in mis-season shape. Challenging course where course management is critical. Several doglegs and hazards to negotiate. Only a few greens allowing straight in putts.

We enjoyed this round and will be going back real soon.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Track

This course had a challenging layout and no homes around the course. It was a quiet day on a primarily links layout. What's not to like!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good course

Better than expected....
Good course and kind staff..

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Full Price During Aeration

My buddy and i booked our tee time online and when we got there we paid full price for our rounds and after playing the front nine we went in to see if we could get a raincheck. They told us no that was not possible because the course was open. So we asked since they aerated if they could discount the round and they guy told us that he was not allowed to. I was so angry I wrote an email to the G.M. while we were still on the course. It has been almost a week and I have not heard anything about any refund or discount on our next round. So I told my credit card company not to pay them the round until this is resolved.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth your money

Course conditions were pitiful. Tee boxes were beat up, fairways were soggy too. We had rain the two days prior to my round, and they still had the sprinklers going. I had several balls plug in the fairway. They also had an insane amount of sand all over the greens. It was like putting in a bunker. This was my second time playing the course, and it was every bit as bad as my first experience last year. So much for second chances. I won't be playing here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Good value for the money!

Played a quick 18 by myself. Course was in good shape and the weather was overcast in the low 40s. Course had a few leaves in the fairways, but the greens were clear and well grown.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

only nine holes

only nine the front nine was open, if i had known would have played at a different course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Good course, bad starter

I've played this course several times, and usually enjoy the challenge that it brings. The only complaint I had about this outing was the starter, he was extremely rude when I approached him to check in (and I had a tee time)!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Course condition was OK. There are few up hill holes that make this coures fairly challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice even in the winter

This is the third time I have played this course and it was excellent. The only drawback was due to cold and wet weather conditions course was extremely wet but the scenery was great and the staff was great. I will be visiting again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly staffs

Had a wonderful time, pace was good. Helpful starter with pin location, wonderful staffs. Great deal (prices).

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great fairways and greens. Course offers a challenging layout.

Excellent course. Challenging layout. Especially the back 9. Very well maintained municipal course. Compares favorably to more expensive courses. Beware the subtle and obvious changes in the well maintained greens. Otherwise they can snag potential birdies and pars from your round.

After only one round I found it to be
one of my favorites.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

poor maintenance

Too many leaves on greens and fairways. I hit pretty good drive shot right in the middle of fairway.... but I couldn't find the ball because too many leaves on fairways!! Ruoghs were too long to hide the balls!!
I couldn't even check in on right time because the tournament was moving slow!!
I will never go back to this place.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

OK course for the money

Greens were in very good shape. Some fairways need some work and appeared to be growing new grass. As usual, pace of play is pretty slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

be prepared for hills and leaves - fall golf

course is in nice shape. if you walk it is a goat trail up and down the hills.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were great but course was wet after 4 days of rain!

Played Pohick many times and have always liked the course. Got off early and finished in under 4 hrs. on a holiday. Worked out great.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was very nice than summer

The course was very nice than summer and better maintained then before. And nice day except the front group was very slow and there was no ranger.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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