The Hollows Golf Club - Lake/Road

Well with record setting rains in May it’s to be expected. This course doesn’t drain well but overall course good condition. Greens were consistent most fairways that weren’t underwater good. One complaint was tee boxes. Sorry I like a grassy tee,something I can step onto with little cushion and good footing. Here the tees are dirt with little grass spots here and there. Constantly moving to find good footing and launch position. For those that haven’t played here it’s a three course layout. Road easy open to me the less appeallling . Cottage little shorter tighter but more interesting. Like the tee box they set up here on 2 nd hole. Was a short wedge 9 iron across little pond but awhile back they placed tee across the path to give you about 190-200 and makes for a good challenge . Lake course probably there signature 9. Really not that much water comes into play but second hole here has water all up the left side and then have little ditch runs through fairway not far from green. It’s a short par 4 and the ditch is reachable so use a hybrid or long iron to set up short iron onto tough green . Very small driving range and really only good for mid irons and wedge warm up . Has good comfortable rural feel and is easy course .

This was my first time playing The Hollows. The greens were in GREAT shape,. The tee boxes and some of the fairways were a little stressed from the rough winter climate that has caused some "Winterkill" on Bermuda grass, but I believe the condition of the greens made up for it. The bloody Mary from Knickers was great and the service was very good. If you're in the Richmond area and looking for a run golf course and relaxed atmosphere, add The Hollows to your agenda.

The staff was very friendly, informative and professional. The greens were in good shape and it was a fun course to play. I was visiting the area and if I'm in the area again I'd certainly like to play this course again.

Heavy rain the week prior to playing, watched it rain 2-4" the day before there. Course probably should have been closed. Sand traps with some water is acceptable, traps with enough water a person could drown is not acceptable. Late afternoon on Lake #7, a par 5, 2nd shot went in sandtrap left of green. Walked up to find a nearly the entire trap was water filled. Standing brown water that was 12-18 -24” deep on side closest in pictures – could not see my Callaway yellow soccer ball! I was so frustrated that I took pics of it and showed staff upon return. They acted like BAU. It should have been marked so golfers could have tried to avoid, marked Danger as it was a literal drowning risk. That amount of water didn't happen overnight. Clearly the trap's drain needs repair. That is the one thing about the Hollows – they don’t strive for excellence though it’s not that far away to reach and it's sad to see.

Condition of the course just wasn’t very good at all. Lost 5 balls in the “rough” just out of the fairway because it was just overgrown weeds and clover, the ball would just disappear. Fairway grass wasn’t in great shape. Greens were slow and shaggy., couldn’t get a putt to the hole. Could play other courses in much better shape with more memorable layouts for the same price.

Following a torrential amount of rain in a few days , the whole richmond area experienced unprecedented course conditions, this course does not have the work force to get the entire course in playing condition that quickly after a storm. More logical management and maintenance teams would see the obvious unplayable conditions of the entire course and would remain closed. At the very least if you choose to remain open you should not attempt to disguise treacherous conditions with a full price tag and no indication of playing conditions to customers. As many understand one should play at their own risk including in the results of poor weather but there is minimum standards one should expect in an open golf course, one of which is not losing balls in the fairway. Plugging was less of an issue than the sheer length of unmaintained grass. Again it bears repeating if you don’t have the time or ability to get a course back into playing condition, or if the general condition of the grounds does not allow you to attempt to maintain it, than you should not be open.

This course utilizes 3 9-hole options.I played “Cottage” and “Lake”. The course was hit hard by recent rain storms, “Cottage” more so than “Lake”. Even with this in mind, on “Cottage”, the teeboxes were in terrible condition as were the fairways. The rough was 4-6 in deep with areas of overgrown clover and weeds. There were multiple areas with no grass whatsoever. The greens were ok but the bunkers were flooded, washed away, and unplayable. There was still a lot of debris, presumably from the storms. On “Lake”, which was in a little better shape, the greens were recently aerated, but there was no prior notification of this. On both courses the grass and weeds were uncut and unkempt. I was very disappointed.

27 holes....giant bloody marys.....bring your fishin pole! they are jumpin again! best place for golfishin anywhere....love this down home feel course!f

Golfers and Staff always friendly. Greens still a bit bumpy due to aeration, especially the Lake 9 . Should be good in another week after all the rain . Front nine was fast pace of play on Road 9 but back nine on Lake stuck behind four guys wandering all over the place.

Had a really great round of golf with my son. Beautiful day, not rushed, and both of us played well. Looking forward to doing it again.

I've played here numerous times in the past. "Once again" the experience was excellent in all areas. Course well maintained, all greens in good shape, a fair price to play, and very friendly staff. We (my wife and I) stayed and ate lunch - the meals were excellent, excellent prices, and nice friendly staff. At the price to play, the experience, and how well maintained (acres and acres of grass, well cut, and cleanliness of the property) I would highly recommend this course.

Staff friendly and arrive early to get a comp range basket. Like the course layout and there are 3 nines for variety. Even so, the greens were all “holed” so no smooth putting anywhere. The sand traps were mostly hard packed and could chip out using a pitching wedge. I hope the greens heal from the season prep but suspect it will be 2-3 weeks. Also hope they bring in some fresh sand and soften up those traps. I’d wait until later in May to return.

Couldn't find anything good about the course. Paid for 18 and left after 9.

Great value. Be careful as the coast charges atbthe course was more than what the email stated.

Not too impressed with the Cottage course. Lots of Poi annum growing and the bermuda is not yet ready to green up. So lies are not good and the look of the course is pretty bad now.

Lake course had no to little poi and it was lovely. Much better track. I will go back to play the Road course and the Lake.

The Hollows greens were receptive yet rolled at a great brisk pace. The green designs are also varied, providing a new challenge at each hole. The course conditions were excellent for winter, and the staff was friendly and welcoming.

There was way to much rainwater on the course. I'm a 69 year old senior, and I have to travel close to 30 miles to play at The "Hollows". The greens were pretty good but the rough and part of many of the fairways, were practically unplayable. I was advised before the round, that 3 of the 18 holes that I would be playing(Cottage and Road), would be cart-path only, do to the wet and muddy conditions. My shoes and parts of my clothing, were muddy, by the time we were done.I think it was very unfair to be charged full price, under conditions that perhaps should have precluded playing golf at all. I realise that you have many returning players there, but, my group is not keen on returning to play on an unfit course. especially where I am not even offered any accommodation for the inconvenience.

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