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
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.6%
Recommend this course
66 out of 78 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.

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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 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, pace of play always a problem.

Marshaling needs improvement, pace of play is terrible. Course conditions were great but players spend too much time looking for wayward tee shots

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens in great shape; GPS yardage differs from tee box yardage by +40?

I enjoyed this course; the rough is thick but the fairways are great; bring insect repellent biting flies will get you!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I enjoy the challenges of this course.

Whether you play from the Whites or the Blues, the twists and turns of this course are a challenge to the average golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is hilly

I don't know why people walk this course? If you realy want to enjoy this course, then you should ride! It is just too hilly for walking, you will end up with a feeling of being hurried, because of the back up, it can get crowded!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained, many blind shots and elevation changes, difficult if you haven't played.

This course is in excellent shape, greens very good. Many interesting holes, but also many blind shots and frequent severe elevation changes. Fairways are very narrow and difficult to find if you are not familiar with the course. Rough is deep enough off the fairways that finding your ball takes time. No tee boxes between 5,000 and 6,000 yards. Not friendly for senior players.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thecourse was in good shape and I would play it again.

The course was good to play. There was a back-up because they ran out of golf cars and they had to wait until the golfers came off the 18th hole. The back-up was approximately 25 minutes. The course was in good shape. I would play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Blind tee shots were fun

difficult course, but almost everyone would shoot lower the second time around

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Challenge

Great course greens were all the same pace with hard to read breaks. You have to be careful of where the ball is placed on the green. The fairways wet but in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful short course, but not for the weekend duffer

At 6,400 yards from the tips, this course is not very long. However, tree lined fairways; sloping fairways doglegs; and fast & undulating greens make this a terrific little course where accuracy matters. The greens are massive and just getting on the green does not guarantee a two or even three putt. All in all, it was a very enjoyable course and I look forward to coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good, but a bit gimmicky

First time playing Pohick, and I was really impressed by the condition that the course was in. Bonus points for the fact that they even had a couple of guys working on the course in the afternoon, on Sunday (while not impeding the pace of play).

Now, the layout here is pretty interesting. There is a lot elevation change, and it's pretty drastic. And nearly half of the holes have pretty significant doglegs, too. This combination made for a few holes that just seemed gimmicky. Having a blind tee shot, into a dogleg, that leads to a hazard, is a bit much in my opinion. I'm all for challenging holes, but circus putt-putt layouts kind of exceed that. After a few rounds here, though, I guess I could get used to it.

The fairways were good, and the greens were even better. No sign of aerification, and they were rolling fast and true. Traps were in really good shape, too (although a couple really stood out for looking/playing as if they'd been neglected, but the rest really were great).

Pace of play was not great. With at least a hole or two open behind us, I'm pretty sure our threesome could've been moved up at some point. But, the none of the marshals seemed too terribly concerned with the pace. Oh well.

Overall, this a very well maintained course, with a somewhat gimmicky layout that will definitely hold your attention. And pace of play could definitely be worse, for a muni on the weekend. Mostly worth your dollars.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Looks good

The course was in very good condition and will only get better year round. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Handicap: 2 - Pohick is better than advertised

Greens were in great shape...fast and true. Teeboxes, fairways and rough were lush. This course is challenging your first time as nearly every hole is a dogleg w/ elevation changes and sloping greens (pays to be on the low side of the hole). Beautiful piece of land - heavily wooded with a few water features. Not a single house on the course. Play didnt slow down till the 14th hole.

Overall, I was very impressed with this golf course and will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course w/ minimal drawbacks!

My only complaint about this course is they adhere to a very strict timeline. I was rushed from the driving range to the 1st tee, ten minutes prior to my scheduled tee time, because they were ahead of schedule. Other than that, the course was great and well kept. I would gladly play here again in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course

great course. Well maintained. Fast pace of play. greens in good shape. Sand traps are best I have seen around this area. Fun course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Shape for Mid-April

The staff was friendly - the course fair but tough - pace of play outstanding for a weekend - far and away the most picturesque of the NVPRA courses!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

the course has great green

the course is change a lot since I play now is very good go play

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

First time playing

Hard to give a solid review w/ course being recently punched. Putting on the greens was almost like hitting from sand trap. HIlly course, lots of blind shots. Would like to go back later to see what course when its in better conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

This course was terribly sandy on greens. Worst I've seen.

I was very displeased once i saw the course because no one informed me off the aeration of greens. Although, I know it's that time of year but the sand on the green. I wanted to ask for a refund because i couldn't tell if I was on green or in the sand trap.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This is the best value of any course in the area. Period.

This is by far my favorite course in the area, if you don't want to pay the $50+ to play Laurel Hills. It is challenging but fair. The fairways are open, but the rough can be long, so don't go there. Even in January the course was in good shape. If you typically play Greendale or Ospreys, I don't know why.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Excellent value for the Golfnow booking price.

All of the greens were in great shape.
You could not tell that it is the winter season.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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