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4.0
445 Reviews (445)
5 Stars
121
4 Stars
218
3 Stars
75
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
87.2%
Recommend this course
387 out of 445 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.5%
Recommend this course
23 out of 26 reviews
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4.1
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.9%
Recommend this course
72 out of 81 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
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts 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

Reviews

4.0
445 Reviews (445)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 33
Thick Rough 14
Bunkers 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Advanced Golfers 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Convenient to the City 16
Worth the Drive 16

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Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/20/2023

We’re thrilled to hear you had a positive experience. Care to share any details?

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/10/2023

Andykyle, thanks for taking the time to rate us. We’d love to know more about what we did and didn’t do well so that we can better serve you in the future.

Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
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Commented on 03/09/2023

Really appreciate the rating, stevek51. Is there anything you’d like to share that we can pass along to the team?

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 03/01/2023

Thanks for the rating. 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 month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/16/2023

Thank you for the rating. If you’d like to share any details about your experience, we are always looking for ways to improve.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 02/10/2023

Hi SunnyKim60, thanks so much for rating us. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/13/2023

Thanks so much for rating us. Care to share any details?

Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice Course but a Wet Muddy Day

1st time playing here. The course was in pretty good shape, but it was extremely muddy and cart path only (understandably so). Pace of play was slow, but the layout was enjoyable. Not a lot of hazards but very challenging greens. All in all, a great day of golf. Traffic leaving the course on I 95 South made it for a brutal ride home.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 01/05/2023

Thanks for the review. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 87
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Were is the bay?

Very nice course with nice elevation changes and friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 01/05/2023

Hi 1johnny2, glad to learn your experience was a positive one. See you next time!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great 18 holes

Course in good shape for February. Always my “go to” course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Dynamic course

I have been playing Pohick Bay since 2004 and it’s one of the few courses of which I don’t get tired in NOVA. I love the twists and turns and ups and downs of the place. Huge elevation changes. Sharp doglegs. Blind shots. The greens are usually pretty fast and slope quite a bit. If you are above the hole with a downhill putt, you are dead on some holes. I have my best ever score on this course and also my worst. It will punish you if you are not playing well, but you can take advantage of it if you know the course and are playing well. I think it’s a course that you might like a lot or dislike a lot. Anyway, it’s one of my favorite courses in NOVA and the only courses ahead of it for me are about 2x the price or more.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course -Check Price

We got it for $25. They told us it was a mistake and should have been $50

Great deal for $25, NOT worth 50 in winter

Matt

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 01/05/2023

Thanks for the review, u1142476. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 12/08/2022

Thank you for the great rating, hoangnguyen62. Care to share any details?

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 12/08/2022

Thank you for the great rating. Is there anything you’d like to share that we can pass along to the team?

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid challenging course

Fun course that’s very well maintained. Don’t come here to post a PR, it’s super challenging! Staff is professional and friendly. Greens are maintained well. Rough is hit or miss

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/08/2022

willhvea, thanks for taking time out of your day to review us. Hope you have an amazing day!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 12/08/2022

Thank you for the rating, pyons. We would love to hear from you to learn more about your experience. Please feel free to reach out.

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