South Riding GC: #18
A view from the 18th green at South Riding Golf Club.
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4.1
642 Reviews (642)
5 Stars
128
4 Stars
295
3 Stars
124
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
44
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
82.9%
Recommend this course
503 out of 642 reviews
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4.2
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
76.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 25 reviews
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4.1
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.1%
Recommend this course
30 out of 37 reviews
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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

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4.1
642 Reviews (642)
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Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Wet weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Many cart path potholes.

First, the cart path needs repair; also, there is usually a lot of water on it.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

25 Years at South Riding GC

I have played South Riding dozens of times since I was a duffer as a new golfer 25 years ago. I enjoyed it then when I could barely break 100 and still do now when I can score, like yesterday, in the 70s. The layout is varied and challenging, although unlike many northern Virginia golf courses, there are only a very few forced carries over waste areas or water. Conditions are generally very good, especially the greens, and the practice facilities are absolutely superb. South Riding compares favorably to courses like Westfields, Bull Run, Stonewall and Blue Mash, but is hardly ever crowded, far far easier to reserve teetimes in advance and considerably less expensive.

In short, highly recommended. If you can get there in the next few weeks, that is, early to mid-May 2025, you will most definitely have a very enjoyable day, because the course is in stellar shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course Hole-to-Hole Direction

During the 18 holes, accurate guidance signs are needed at intervals between holes to help you move from one hole to the next hole.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
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 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fast Greens

Course was in great shape and the greens were very fast. We had fun and will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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