Royal New Kent GC: #5
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4.5
810 Reviews (810)
5 Stars
567
4 Stars
178
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
88.9%
Recommend this course
754 out of 810 reviews
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4.2
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 12 reviews
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4.6
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.5%
Recommend this course
43 out of 47 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

4.5
810 Reviews (810)

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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

This course was very challenging.

Very hilly, open course. This course was extremely challenging. A lot of walking. We did 9 holes and we were exhausted. If your bucket list is to play in Ireland this is the State version of it.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super challenging

Great course, get ready to loose balls and lots of additional shots!!!!! Super exiting! We loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 208
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

No other course like this in VA

This course is a must play. It’s an absolute gem of a course tucked out in the New Kent area. It was of course challenging but it was still enjoyable to play here. The layout is just incredible and reminded me of Tobacco Road in NC.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 68
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great track! Would love to come back during the season and play the course. Starter was outstanding!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course! It’s as fast as they lay out the tee times. Staff moved GOLFNOW tee time from 9:40 to 10:10 to compensate for overbooking but we still got on.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

What a beautiful Golf Course

Very friendly staff

Very well managed golf course

A golf course You won’t regret!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing

Lived every part of my round! Beautiful and different from

Anything else you will be playing

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

Strantz!

Mike Strantz golf course! A must play. Will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Mike Strantz course

Great layout, can’t wait to play again in better weather and green fairways

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great experience!

I played on a gorgeous New Year's Eve with my two sons, and we could not have had a better time. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, the cost is minimal compared to other courses, and the links layout is a one-of-a-kind challenge. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic Mike Strantz Course

Although we played in late December, the course was a great challenge and enjoyable to play. Can’t wait to play again when the fairways are green.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Royal New Kent

Cart path only is more challenging as the paths tend to wander away from the field of play at times. Greens physically in great shape given off-season play. Dye or colored fertilizer made reading break more challenging. Overall a must play for public golf.

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