South Riding GC: #1, #9
Aerial view of the 1st and 9th greens from South Riding Golf Club.
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4.2
659 Reviews (659)
5 Stars
137
4 Stars
302
3 Stars
125
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
44
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
87.7%
Recommend this course
520 out of 659 reviews
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4.5
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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4.4
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
93.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 30 reviews
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Course Highlights
South Riding's varied and challenging layout stands out in Northern Virginia, with notably strong greens that consistently impress compared to nearby courses. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for a well-run round on a course that remains a hidden gem in the region.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7148 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.8

South Riding Golf Club is nestled in the gentle hills of northern Virginia, enjoying a landscape of hardwood forests and grassy meadows. The course offers a variety of challenges but the fairways are wide and player-friendly and the greens can be tough in spots but overall they offer some room for error. The layout requires both strategy and skill, it is definitely not a golf course where you will be able to just "grip and rip it." The course pinpoints your weaknesses but it is still a fair test. South Riding Golf Club's eighth hole is memorable for its difficulty but it's an interesting hole sine there are many ways to play it. At 351 yards, the hole is a short but intimidating dogleg left that will tempt you to go over the trees. The fairway is generous but the saddle-shaped green is flanked with bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1997) Michael Gleason (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy 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
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.2
659 Reviews (659)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 22
Forced Carries 16
Water Hazards 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Advanced Golfers 13
A Weekend Splurge 8
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 27
Near the Airport 20
Worth the Drive 11

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5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
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3.0
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Conditions Average
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Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 57
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4.0
Conditions Average
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Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 57
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4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 61
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Greens are good

A little wet today / fairways & greens in good shape !

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 80
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good round - poor range spacing

Good course - eNjoyed it - ranger was extremely rude when asked for help - and then made a point to embarrass me even more in front of others - No need for that type of behavior - was really turned off by it

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Bad all around.

I played a mid day round on a Thursday. Pace of play was great because of the day and time. The course was awful. Cart path rough, fairways over run by crab grass to the point where a great drive is wasted by an approach shot that grabs your club. The greens were marked up terribly. Super disappointed with the course conditions. The staff was super friendly. The entire place was run but some young kids. But they were trained properly to be respectful and accommodating so props to them.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0

Nice Course, insane rough...

Like the course, Greens run average speed and are in great late season condition. Good layout and mostly well maintained. Biggest problem is the rough. I don’t know what is done on purpose or not, but the cut is all over the place. Can’t tell which way it’s laying, it’s thick, and very uneven. Truly the toughest rough I have ever played in, and I’m not sure it’s meant to be...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Very poor conditions for price

$65 for sloppy fairways, beat up tee boxes, mowers driving in middle of fairway during play at 11am. Feels like they squeeze as many groups as possible to play so get ready to wait. The rough is extremely deep and grass clippings everywhere. Wouldn’t mind if I payed $30 to play here but $65 is crazy. Pleasant valley is right down the street, play there instead

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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