Royal New Kent GC: #5
View from the 5th tee at Royal New Kent Golf Club
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4.2
825 Reviews (825)
5 Stars
569
4 Stars
180
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
81.8%
Recommend this course
761 out of 825 reviews
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3.4
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.4%
Recommend this course
19 out of 27 reviews
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3.9
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
73.2%
Recommend this course
30 out of 41 reviews
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Course Highlights
Royal New Kent's Mike Strantz-designed layout earns top marks for its dramatic blind shots, forced carries, and picturesque, Ireland-like scenery. Fairways, greens, and course conditions consistently impress, and friendly staff help deliver strong overall value.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7440 yards
Slope 154
Rating 76.8

Formerly known as The Tradition Golf Club At Royal New Kent

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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Greens Champion Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Mike Strantz (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
825 Reviews (825)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 20
Undulating Greens 20
Forced Carries 19
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 24
A Bucket list/Top 100 Pick 16
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 14
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22

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Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 129
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Always awesome!

No matter how many times I play this course, it never gets old! It is by far the nicest course in the entire area ...better than Golden Horseshoe, better than Independence and better than Ford's Colony!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great layout, difficult course.

RNK, is unrivaled in this region for terrain and layout. You have to play this course to appreciate it. Hilly, unusual terrain and trouble spots, massive, numerous well placed bunkers, long, really challenging course. Scenic and fun. When you are in this area a must play,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Links Layout

We thoroughly enjoyed our round. We had a pleasant sunny day. Some holes were tough when the wind was blowing in your face.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course very challenging. This particular day they practice facilities were closed and it was cartpath only making it very difficult to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 129
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Concerning

It is still the most beautiful course in the area but the greens were problematic as there is a different type of grass coming up through the Bermuda...

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

Fantastic Layout

I have played most of the courses in the Williamsburg area but Royal New Kent was one of the few remaining that I had not. There was a good amount t of rain in the days prior that left some portions of the course quite muddy. Overall though the course drainage was good and the layout was great. For being in the middle of the off season this course was fantastic. The greens are absolutely amazing. Rolled true and stayed playable even though everything was heavily saturated. I look forward to playing this course in its prime!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course for the value

This course is one of the most challenging courses in Richmond, and I would have to think it's one of the more challenging in the state. Incredible design, made to emulate the Irish link style courses. A few balls will probably be lost, but it's an incredible experience. Usually in the $60-$80 range so the $40 deal on Golf Now Hot deals was a steal. Play this course if you are in the Richmond area!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 129
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Always the best!

It does not matter where I play golf in this area ... Royal New Kent is always a step above and more fun to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 129
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Awesome even at 42°!

I nearly canceled my tee time today because the high temperature was only going to be 42 degrees but I'm really glad I played anyway. The course is still in great shape and because of all the trees, the wind was non-existent!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

If you like Stranz designs..You'll Love it!!

OK, to be fair I'm a Mike Stranz fan boy. I wanted to play complete the rota of his public course designs. Conditions were great for December. Course was in excellent condition as well. Pace of play was fast (full disclosure I was playing as a single, and first off :)) With it being a bit damp, very little roll so it played longer than usual, but zero complaints. Would definitely recommend....again, provided you like Stranz designs!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Different is Good

Such a fun place to play, so very different than the other courses in Virginia. Link's style, yet very playable and pleasing to the eye. Green's were fast and true,. Staff was great, don't miss playing this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 12/12/2020

Exactly! Each one of the seven courses Mike Strantz designed and built from scratch were as unique as they are beautiful. He modeled Royal New Kent after his two favorite Irish courses, Royal County Down and Ballybunion which gives it very much an Irish feel so you can experience Irish golf closer to home....Golf Ireland in Virginia.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Irish Gem

Loved this course, front 9 is spectacular and back a little less so but over all a memorable round!

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

Expected More

Was hoping for a little more as I have not played since the renovation. Just seems like they just made it how it should have been in the first place. The drainage was much better and the traps are better, got rid of the poo water near the horse track!!!. It has also been cleaned up a good bit. Apparently after speaking with an employee, those were really the only changes. Which brings me to. It's too expensive. I guess if people will pay it? I can play 2 rounds elsewhere comparable for the price. Still love the course! And will play on occasion I'm just cheap!!!! Thanks New Kent!!!! Good work!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Vert open and great view

First 9 hole was awesome. Back nine with home view was as nice as the first nine holes. It was wet on fairway probably from rain from previous day. That was only complaint I had but overall it was enjoyable.

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