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3.9
698 Reviews (698)
5 Stars
211
4 Stars
329
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
86.5%
Recommend this course
613 out of 698 reviews
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3.4
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
75.0%
Recommend this course
30 out of 40 reviews
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3.8
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.4%
Recommend this course
65 out of 77 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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3.9
698 Reviews (698)
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Reviews 65
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/12/2024

Scott, thanks for the 4-star rating! We appreciate your support and are always looking for ways to enhance your experience. Your input helps us grow and serve you better. We hope to see you again soon!

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Reviews 36
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/22/2024

Naraa1978, thank you for your fantastic rating! We appreciate your support and are glad to know you’re satisfied with our service. Your positive experience means a lot to us!

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pohick

Friendly atmosphere. Great value. Sneaky difficult.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/22/2024

Thanks for the fantastic review, 1cfv1y37RYYwGiSbIoKj! We're thrilled you enjoyed the friendly vibe and great value. We love providing a little challenge too! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

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Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/16/2024

Robhinojosa, thank you for your 4-star rating! We appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to serve you. If there's anything specific you'd like to share about your experience, we're all ears. Your insights help us enhance what we do!

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Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

fun and challenging course. super fast greens probably due to no rain in over a month. greens are normally fast, but not this fast. greens have lots of breaks/ turns. very fun to putt. the rough is always penal at this course, partly because it is a hilly, undulating course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 11/16/2024

Thanks for the feedback, John! We're glad you enjoyed the course and found it both fun and challenging. The fast greens can definitely add to the excitement. We appreciate your insights and hope to see you out on the course again soon!

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Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/07/2024

Thank you for the great rating, LhjBf3Yaz9owrFoe1B9u. We’d love to know what made your experience great!

Played On
Reviews 54
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/07/2024

Thanks for the rating. We’d love to know what made your experience great!

Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

PB - GC

… too expencive for course conditions (my opinion 😀). Only good greens … but too much unrepaired ball marks - may be a general problem by users , they do not enough realize that they are harming themselves 👎🏽 !!!

+ : layout is good and very varied, greens (remember: unrepaired ball marks)

- : gas carts, no gps, very bad fairways

Not again for me.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Commented on 10/29/2024

Thank you for your feedback. We take your opinion seriously, and are working everyday to improve the customer experience.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/18/2024

Hi RGEF127908CC23FCA36, thanks so much for rating us. We’d love to know what made your experience great!

Played On
Reviews 65
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/18/2024

Really appreciate the rating, yippy9569. Care to share any details?

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Municipal Golf

Pohick is a solid course for money. The layout runs through the edge of Pohick regional park and woodlands and nature are abundant. Out of bounds markers delineating someone’s backyard are nonexistent at this course though accuracy off the tee is still paramount. This course has rolling terrain and blind tee shots so some local knowledge is appreciated. There are a couple “bomb it and hit a recovery shot to the green holes” but this course will reward accuracy over power. The greens were quick but receptive and downhill putts can get away from you. Pace of play may be an issue with a 5 hour round being the norm during peak weekend hours. Bring your cooler - no on corse beverage cart should be expected.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/18/2024

Thanks for the thoughtful review, mtreppel! We're glad you enjoyed the natural layout of Pohick and appreciate your insights on the course's challenges. We’ll keep your feedback on pace of play in mind as we strive to enhance everyone’s experience. Hope to see you back on the greens soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Grossly overpriced

Poor conditions, not worth the $75 they are asking for. This is a $40 course at most.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/09/2024

Alaaro, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience. We're committed to providing value and will take your comments into consideration as we work to improve our offerings. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 10/09/2024

Really appreciate the rating, clintm333. Is there anything you’d like to share that we can pass along to the team?

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/09/2024

Thanks for the rating. Care to share any details?

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun round

We live very close to the course but had not played it together and we decided to play on our anniversary. We had a wonderful time and will be back when our budget allows.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/07/2024

mdrees1, we’re thrilled to hear you chose us for your anniversary! It’s wonderful to know you had a fantastic time. We can’t wait to welcome you back whenever you’re ready for another round. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

IMPROVING

Aerated recently and trying to rebound from a brutal summer. Lots of dead patches in fairways but not so bad that you can't find a good lie. Some fairways are better than others. Greens are a bit sandy and bumpy but should be really nice in a couple of weeks. This course gets alot of play so pace can be a problem. Fortunately our foursome found a nice afternoon pocket and finished in a little over 4 hours. Also they don't gouge you on rates like some of the other local courses (hello Laurel Hills, Potomac Shores)

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/07/2024

Thanks for your feedback, dendew52! We’re glad to hear you found some good lies and enjoyed a decent pace. We're actively working on the greens and fairways to enhance your experience. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Back nine kind of goofy

Back nine had some weird holes but enjoyed playing

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/02/2024

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

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