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147 Reviews (147)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
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140 out of 147 reviews
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4.6
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4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
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Pace
4.1
Amenities
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4.9
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4.6
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4.5
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Layout
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Pace
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4.8
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Course Highlights
This course delivers exceptional value with a dynamic layout that shifts between wide-open fairways, wooded sections, and notable elevation changes. Beautifully maintained greens and genuinely friendly staff consistently impress first-time visitors and returning golfers alike.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6534 yards
Slope 127
Rating 71.9

The 18-hole Auburn Hills Golf Club in Riner, VA is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1999. Designed by Algie Pulley, Auburn Hills Golf Club measures 6534 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 127 and a 71.9 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels. Greens and fairways are bent.

If you love the thrill of standing on an elevated tee box to strike a ball that sails like a bird down to the fairway then come take on the adventures of Auburn Hills Golf Club. Here in the scenic shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains you'll find an outstanding course among the best golf in Southwest Virginia.

There's great variety on this course links-style open fairways on some holes as well as tight tree-lined paths to the green on others.

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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Algie Pulley (1999)

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, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

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4.5
147 Reviews (147)
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Walked

New Management

I stopped playing Auburn under the previous management because those people were just down right rude. Since the new owners took over, what a difference. Very nice people, very accommodating with everything.The course stays in great shape and I now try to play there every week.The only reason I did not give 5 stars is that the water stations could be better maintained. If it's hot out they're empty, if it's not hot out they're are not empty but the water is warm.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course for the money

Played on a rainy Saturday, but course was still in great shape and played nice. Both tight and open holes, long and short. Very much a risk vs reward course. Will certainly be back many more times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Shape

Been playing a lot of golf in the area and this course is by far in the best shape out of all of them. I'm looking to play this course again in the near future and hopefully several times this summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A must play

I recommend to anyone in the western portion of Virginia to go and play Auburn Hill. The Owners and staff are some of the best people you will ever meet. The fairways were in excellent condition and the greens ran smooth and true. The architect did a great job carving this course out of the rolling hills. If you are of fan of Pete Dye designed courses, though this was not one of his, it would have done him proud. A must play!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Awesome layout and beautiful landscape , greens in great condition. I'd play this course everyday

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good Layout Great Value

My wife & I played this course on the way to the Blue Ridege Parkway. The conditions were very good,. Fairways were very nice rye grass. The greens were good, fair and nice speed. Course layout was ok, had trouble on some of the distances on the par 3's, not sure the markers were accurate to the center in f the greens. Overall it was a good course and an enjoyable day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Good track would play again

loved course except greens. Need to be reseeded. Tough to hold a line and speed was inconsistent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Hubby and I had played here early summer last year and decided to head that way again after I found a prepay deal at $30. KUnfortunately, that price was far too high for the conditions of the course. The fairways were in horrible conditions - very little grass and my clubs took a beating all day. Many of the greens were like putting on outdoor carpet ... Ball was taking crazy bumps and angles. I really hate to give bad reviews but out experience was just terrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging layout

It's a challenging layout. Pace of play was a little rough but overall it's a fun course that make you use the whole bag.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice layout

I really liked the course layout. Holes vary from wide open to narrow and tree-lined. Relatively short course but very enjoyable.

Greens in pretty good shape for a dry August. Other aspects were OK, but not great.

Kinda disappointed in the $43 rate by booking via GolfNow. My playing partners got to play for less.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

My favorite SWVA course.

I've played here 4 or 5 times in the past year or so and my brother in law tells me it's relatively new management, that this place used to suck. NOT ANYMORE! The course was in terrific condition and the staff are so incredibly nice and friendly it's almost odd. This is easily my favorite course in it's price range and I try to convince everyone in my party to go here when I'm in town. (I live in Charlotte, NC - visit Salem/Roanoke area once or twice a quarter to visit family and/or golf). Auburn Hills rocks!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course for the area

Great course, great value, new owner and GM, great things seem on the way

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hilly course - tricky greens.

A very pretty course with a nice layout. Had a hard time on front nine with the undulating greens (kept leaving approach in wrong spot or on wrong tier). Adjusted well on back nine and shot even par.(Back nine has 3 par 5's & 3 par 3's)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens good.rest of course poor.would recommend at bargain price only.

See above .Staff very friendly.Good layout. Lack of funds has lead to deteriorated condition

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value for the cost.

Our family played this course and we all had a very good time. Considering our varied golfing abilities, the course fit in very well. The fairways could use more attention and the ruff was a little high requiring a lot of looking for our stray shots. Overall, for the "golf now" charge, we were very happy with our golf outing at this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

challenging yet playable

Front nine is tight and requires placement shots, back nine is more open but has great elevation changes that require percise yardage from club choices. Greens are fast, have different levels and roll true.The course is beautiful and has great mountain views. Everyone should play this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Challenging, but fair

Front 9 plays tougher than back 9. Few tight holes and narrow fairways; yes there are some blind tee shots. Sidehill lies no matter where you hit it on some of the holes. Recommend playing with somebody that has played here before to get a better read on the layout. Bring enough club on 17!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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