The Hollows Golf Club - Cottage/Road

Nice course, but greens and tees are beaten up. Fun layout, quick pace of play. Worth the money (I paid $21).

Conditions were hit or miss. Some tee boxes were actually bare dirt with a little crab grass. Most of the greens were in good shape. Play on the front 9 was too slow and we never saw a ranger. The back 9 was deserted and we were able to salvage a sub 5-hour round with quick play. Would play again as long as the price is cheap. Full price would not be a good value with current conditions and pace of play.

First of all we showed up never played here before. Went inside paid our money and nobody directed us anywhere. We had to figure out where to go and what courses we were playing as they had three. Once we got on the correct course finally we quickly realized the course was not maintained very well. Fairways were y’all and rough was even taller. Greens were in excellent shape but everywhere else looked like grass you would find in somebody’s back yard. It’s a shame when you know exactly where your ball landed and you still must search for 5 minutes to find out. Course layout is excellent just wish the grounds crew kept the place nice.

Unbelievable Pro Shop Experience - Upon arriving for my Tee Time I was told, since I signed up through Golf Now as a single, and the remaining 3 golfers for the tee time had brought a 4th person, they were moving my tee time. Oh really? Further, to what time was unknown and I was told they were trying to work me in with another group. The emphasis was that I signed up through ** Golf Now **. Ah, so what? They accept reservations through Golf Now, that’s their policy – not mine?? It got disgustingly worse. Arriving that the 1st tee, looking for a Starter Marshall to find out when is my new tee time, I discover there isn’t one. Back to club house, ask where is the Starter Marshall and I’m told there isn’t one. I ask so when is my tee time? Other person working, Lee is his name, states “there is time before that tee time, why don’t you just go ahead of them as a single?” I reply I’d prefer to play with a group (I wasn’t hitting the ball that well so some help is great to have; also consider golf more social then a competitive sport.). Lee’s reply is “What? I’ve never heard of someone who doesn’t want to play by their selves.” In a condescending tone. (Being he is abrasive and confrontational (this was not the only time found him to make abrasive comments) it clear to see why he’d have that disposition.) The other gentleman behind the counter states, “I’d prefer to play with a group too”. Lee was so abrasive this time that I responded, “you know, have some balls saying that to a customer, I don’t believe you just said that.”. His response? He repeats the statement! Some people just do not learn. IMHO, Lee is a detriment to the image, I’m fairly certain, the ownership desires the staff to maintain or improve upon when it comes to the customer experience. Maybe that is why he was released from the prior club he worked at.

After all that, did I feel like playing golf there? No, not hardly, but I did. I ending up joining another group scheduled not too long from my tee time reservation. What was startling was since I signed up via Golf Now, they felt they had the right to ignore the reservation that they had accepted and confirmed. No one should be discriminated against, especially a paying customer but if you’re a customer via Golf Now – your fair game? Furthermore, the staff not respect their customers and one in particular takes any opportunity to be combative with its patrons. Neither are acceptable and I won’t be playing there again for a long time. Proceed at your own risk is the best way I can close this review.

First time playing this course. Very tight and if you get your ball in play, you can score well. Greens were rolling very well considering other courses in the area didn’t have as good of luck with the rough winter. I will be back. Pro-shop guy took the time to explain the course layout and he moved me around where I didn’t have to wait on a single hole even though there were league players playing. Overall good experience!

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.