South Riding GC: #1, #9
Aerial view of the 1st and 9th greens from South Riding Golf Club.
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4.2
660 Reviews (660)
5 Stars
137
4 Stars
302
3 Stars
126
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
44
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
86.2%
Recommend this course
520 out of 660 reviews
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4.4
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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4.3
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 31 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.

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Reviews

4.2
660 Reviews (660)

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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Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Very very RUDE/UNFRIENDLY Staff

I've played this course several times already. I like the course but I would NEVER EVER go back there again only because the guy at the front ( never bothered to get his name because he is always RUDE.., I mean always and I dont bother getting rude peoples names) but if you want a description... he is oriental... most likely korean... short and stocky. I've tolerated him in the past but this time I say enough! When we finished our round, this guy came to me and said... in a very rude manner ... " Next time I will not allow you to play five hour rounds anymore" and I was taken aback since i didn't expect this from him. So I said... "excuse me" and he said it again... " Next time I will not allow you play five hour rounds" ... at this point...i said started wlaking away from him and ignored him because at this point I already made up my mind that this guy is just by nature Rude. In reality we didn't play five hours.. we teed off at 9:30 and finished at about 2:10 ... cart path only.. we didn't hold off anyone behind us and no one was infront of us. So I would say that we were enjoying our round until this idiot/jerk made that comment and ruined my day. Only for that reason I will give you a bad review.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

nice and pleasant course

My first time play on this course. It was a little drizzling and course is wet but for most part I can still get on and off from my riding cart. The course is wide and relatively easy even for my as a beginner.

The conditions of fairways and greens are very good. Unless some other courses in the region, tee boxes are all open to public. I can't ask for a better deal than the $10 plus $3.5 fee to GolfNow.

If I have to put some comments in CON section, it is the bunkers. There're no rakes provided in bunkers. Also some courses nested in residential neighbors make me a little uneasy.

Overall, I like it and will come back when the price is right.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good field

Enjoyed my time and the course itself want that bad compared to how much I paid.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Too many depots

I hope players need to repair depot which is made by own.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

No push/pull carts allowed!

For some inexplicable reason, the course will not let you walk with a push or pull cart. They said I could walk the course but only if I carried my bag! When I asked at the Pro Shop what was the rationale behind this, they simply said "Because that's the rule" but could not explain the logic it was based on. Needless to say, I did not play the course and never will!!!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

my round

I booked on line about 15 minutes before my round so I arrived about 20 minutes after my tee time. When I get to the course i explain what happen. The individual working informed me I would have to wait about 20 t 30 minutes because he had 2 groups of 3 and 4 that were going out granted I am by myself so I was put behind these groups and had to wait on every hole. I asked if I could go off the back and was rudely told no. the course was not crowded the weather was 44 degrees and windy so only die hard on the course. I love the course but ever time I have been here the staff has been rude.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/27/2016

Donald,

Thank you for your feedback and the information about your round. I'm sorry that the person at the counter was rude about starting on the back and that you had to play behind 4somes. Although the course was not crowded, because of a frost delay that day and some maintenance projects that morning, we were unable to send golfers off the back in the morning. I'm sorry you didn't receive a further explanation at the counter that day.

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Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth a visit

Nice layout, some challenges yet very fair set-up.

A++++ for the superintendent and grounds crew. Best leaf removal seen this year. Great job guys.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Time at South Riding

I was very impressed with South Riding on my maiden voyage there. Course was in very good shape. Greens were smooth & true. Some very difficult pin placements but manageable. Pace of play was just over 4.5 holes, mostly due to deep rough and leaves (not unexpected for fall golf). We will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Unexpectedly Please!

This course left me wanted to play again. It was a definitely challenge with winding fairway and undulating greens. The course was in exceptional shape for the season and the teeboxes were immaculate. The greens rolled true, but he rough was punishing. You really need to keep your ball in play and were rewarded as much with the crisply manicured fairways. All in all, it was a great course that I look forward to enjoying again next season.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was a great hot deal

There are few spots in the fairway that it was too muddy. They should fix these spots. Because it was not too much rain and I think these spots have a problems with drain the rain. Also, they have not cut the rough and green. Rough was too thick and too deep to get out of it. Green need to cut the grass. Otherwise it is a great course to play whenever you pick the great hot deal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Course Has Seen Better Days

I played this track for the first time in a few years, and was a bit disappointed. Even though I don't believe it had rained the night before, the course was SOAKED. It must have been over watered. This led to a lot of mucky conditions and standing water on the course. At least (surprisingly) we were allowed 90 degree rule, or it would have been an extremely long round.

The course was also somewhat browned out, which, while not unusual for courses in this area at this time of year, is not the case at nearby Herndon Centennial, which is better maintained.

I still love the layout at SRGC, and would return under (hopefully) dryer conditions.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens not in great shape

Overall it was a good day. Weather was good, pace of play was good. Greens were not in real good shape.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of My Favorites

I really like this course. Even though it is set up inside a housing development, you really don't notice the houses on many holes. The lay out is challenging yet fair, with a good number of tee boxes to select to match your game. The greens were in good condition, even for the end of summer.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Course

Haven't played here in several years and the course was in good shape. It was extremity hot outdoors but the course had water available. The staff was friendly and the snack bar was reasonably priced. The rough was very difficult to advance from so stay out of that and the collars are challenging too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

...meh...not bad but not great either

This is a decent course in an upscale neighborhood but the course is rather mundane except for a few holes (certainly #12 stands out) and there are a lot of houses practically on the course and road-noise from cars driving right by this course. #16 green you play a par3 with cars driving right behind the green. It is a large, long course with some good carries (esp #1 from the back tees) and some challenging holes, but overall the course is in at best average condition and is only moderately interesting. It's not bad but it's just not great. Just too wide and too flat and the greens are a mess (though still decent to putt on) and overall the course is no real challenge. It does have decent "air" and it's in a decent neighborhood with a nice clubhouse, it's not some backwoods course back in the middle of the woods somewhere. It's a decent course to play on occasion and respectable for that part of DC (certainly there are worse courses near Ashburn, like Brambleton), a place you could respectably take friends or clients to play, but in the overall sense it's just slightly above average.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Good layout overall very nice course, but.

Still recovering from aeration & several bunkers are under construction.

May want to give them a few weeks to get it together.

Saw the beverage cart twice

But never saw the ranger even though we asked for help with the golf by committee group in front of us, who had nobody in front of them.

Again nice layout well maintained with the few above temp issues.

Don't forget your GPS, not very well marked.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

South Riding rocks!

Great playing conditions and pace of play. Also a very good value for a Saturday morning. Fairways and greens in excellent condition. Could not have had a better day, thanks South Riding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, long roughs

Decent course. We went on Memorial Day weekend and the pace of play was great. The only issue is that the roughs were way too long. If you hit a drive off the fairway then consider that a lost ball. The only time I could see my ball in there was when I was physically running over the ball with my cart.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Work to be done

The course was acceptable with some needed maintenance especially greenside bunkers, run up areas and skirt areas, otherwise worth the money ,will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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