Royal New Kent Golf Club

Great layout. Great greens and green speeds. Easily one of the best in central VA

10-18 pace of play was great.... 1-9 pace of play was terrible.... very slow.

Besides that.... this course is a difficult, challenging layout. It is not for beginners. From the tips you better be long and accurate. The layout is challenging at very tee box. Greens are undulating. Love the challenge.

Great layout but very challenging. Landscape looks a lot different than what else is around the area. Strantz did a great job designing this one. Bring a friend to help spot some of you shots, you’ll probably need it.

Played here yesterday. The course was in great shape though my performance was not! This course is very challenging, but not completely unfair. What stood out for me was the staff. From Charles, the starter, who was informative and professional yet very personable and friendly to Haley(HK), the cart attendant, who wiped our clubs who was very friendly and offered great customer service, our experience was extra pleasurable!

What can I say!!?? There is NO better course in this area!!

You will be challenged by this golf course. Several very unique golf holes. Make sure you pick the tee that is appropriate for your skill level. Greens held on high approach shots an rolled beautifully.

I haven't played RNK since it was renovated and restored to its original condition. They did an exceptional job in the renovation. The other reviews this month mentioned no grass...I didn't find that. Virginia has had little rain in May, so all the courses are dry and firm; however, RNK has plenty of grass in the fairways...they are just really tight lies. Once there is some rain, the course will definitely green up more. With the firm conditions, you get plenty of bounce and roll, so factor that into your landing zones. The bunkers are superb...nice fluffy sand. And, the greens are very nice--not as fast as I was lead to believe they would be, but certainly running true. And, there are several greens with false fronts--you will roll back off the green and down the apron if you're not careful. The course is in great shape...nothing a little rain won't help. Additionally, the staff were excellent. Very welcoming, personable, and open to answer any questions you might have. Pack a lot of patience to play this course--it's target golf with lots of blind shots and trouble along the way. The course slope/rating is very high!

Such a fun course! It’s a very placement style golf course with not much room for forgiveness. Greens are in great shape!! Blind shots, hills, and dog legs are very normal out here. But it’s a must play for anyone even if it’s just to check out the corse and lose a few dozen balls. It’s worth it!!

Super interesting layout !! If they had enough water or rain to keep the grass green it would be a 10 in my book. But for now, fairways are hard, dry and dead, tee boxes not for behind. The greens are good as they probably get the most water. Course reminds me of Wolf Creek in Mesquite, NV. Highly recommend both !!

This is the most ‘interesting’ course I’ve played on the east coast !!! Corresponds to Wolf Creek in Mesquite, NV outside Vegas !!! Desperately needs Rain for the turf, otherwise everything is dying !! If the turf were in good condition, this might be one of the best courses I’ve Ever played ... in 50 years of golf !!! Outstanding !!

Incredible course - very unique. The course is really great with some very interesting and fun holes. For me though, the excellent staff really seals the deal. Everyone is super accommodating and extremely friendly. 10/10

One of the greatest rounds of my life! This course is amazing!!!

Great course, a challenge but fun. Good conditions, awesome staff, the starter was awesome on 5/02/2021, I think his name was Roland. Would play again anytime.

Tees: perfect, fairways: perfect, greens: better than perfect! I truly love this course and understand why the guy I played with, Joe, drove all the way from Virginia Beach just to play Royal New Kent on his 59th birthday!!!

Played the first 10 holes in 1 and 1/2 hours , play though a twosome and threeson, l am a single . I caught up with a foursome on hole 11. They did not let me play though, it took me from that time on 3 hour 15 min, for a total 4 hours 45 mins. I found out from the club house there was nobody a head them to slow them down. Club house said some people play slow and some play fast. Did not seem concerned. I am 72 year old 8 handicap, they need a time limit and tell people to play though if they are playing slow.

The staff at the course were excellent and accommodating. They got me in about 30min before my tee time. This worked well until I caught up tp three foursomes which slowed things down considerably.

The greens were in great shape. Tee boxes were dry and the fairways still growing from winter.

Very challenging course as i had not played it in over a year. Make sure your sand trap game is in good shape as there are plenty on the course