Reston National Golf Course

Start with the pros:

The course was in very good shape. The greens rolled very true and were in good shape. Fairways were in pretty good shape, with some inconsistencies in the rough around the greens. If you drive the ball well, the course is not that difficult because you'll be hitting short irons into most greens. But challenging to get it close. This is probably one of the nicest public courses in the DMV. But I'm only marking it 'average' because...

Cons:

PACE OF PLAY!!! We played on a Sunday, and sure its to be expected that the round may take a bit longer. The only reason we were able to finish in five hours was because we rushed the last four holes in probably 25 minutes to beat the sunset. The round definitely would have taken five and a half (the front alone took three hours) if we hadn't rushed, if not more. Simply put, the course overbooks tee times on weekends. If you're playing late afternoon on a weekend, buyer beware.

I chose this course because it's close by and I got a good deal on GolfNow -- I don't know if I'll go when its amazing weather and a Saturday again though - it was jammed and as a twosome, my buddy and I waited 15 minutes a hole easy. Still had a good time -- its kept really well and people are nice there.

It's very close to my house, so it's a course I play if I'm short of time....... That said, the pace of play is very slow on weekends, so I might as well drive an extra 30 mins in some instances to play somewhere nicer. Course conditions are never that great, the layout isn't very exciting and it's not a very 'pretty' course. Overpriced at full price, just provides a close option to get out and play.

Course was packed due to a beautiful unexpected day in February, so pace was slow, but the weather made up for it. Course dry, Bunkers wet, Greens were variable, but in good condition. Great outing.

The course was slightly wet in areas, but for the middle of January, it provided for quick greens and the fairways were green and playable.

Course conditions were very good. Fairways were a bit tall but I'm assuming it's just precautions for the weather that is approaching. I was shocked to see people walking on the course. I bet if someone walking on the course, that isn't playing, gets hit by a golf ball the player will get sued. Not good!

reston national is in nice shape this fall, the greens are fairly fast and and in great shape. it's a nice layout and has some challenging holes for any handicap. wouldn't pay the full price for this course but with a nice golf now price it's well worth it.

Got great value for money by booking a tee time through golfnow.com. just booked a few hours before I went out to play for a great price (70% off regular price)!!

Was very rainy when I played. They checked me in quickly, was able to get on the course promptly, and despite poor weather conditions, course was in very good shape. Was able to drive the cart on most fairways and greens were fast but fair.
Very impressed with the service I received and playing as a single completed my round in less than 3 hours without any rushing.

My first time playing here was great. I will definitely be back. The staff was very helpful.

Thanks for a great round!

Course is fair. More generous from the tees than you think. Pace of play good. Which has been an issue in the past here. driving range fair. Mats could be better. Course in very good shape given the hot summer. Much better condition some of the upper end courses in the area that have saved on their water bills but not their greens fees.

I played early - 7 a.m. tee time. Could not see your drives off second tee as it was right into the sun, but that was the only trouble spot. Green and fairways were in very good shape, roughs were unattended and hard with lots of leaves and sticks. Great driving range right outside teh pro shop!

Beautiful day & decent course. Acceptable later season golf.

This was a very enjoyable experience. Even though Reston National is a busy golf course, they do a great job of maintaining pace of play so you can finish in 4 hours or less. My only negative is the inconsistency of the cart GPS. It was spotty initially and we should have just requested a different cart right away instead of waiting.

They book tee times 8 minutes apart, you wait at every hole. 5 hours for a Friday afternoon round by myself. this was horrible.

I play Reston regularly and normally the pace of play isn't the best but this round was horrible. It took almost 3 hours to play the front. I didn't see a marshal at all. The pace of play is a constant struggle at Reston. I would probably try to play more but knowing there no chance of a "quick" round I wait for when I know I have plenty of time to stand on a tee all day and wait.

Greens had been airrated week or so ago and were slow and uneven. Course showed end of summer ware. Pace was unusually good, no delays. Other than favorable location the whole experience was average.

I highly recommend Reston National. It's a great course to play, and you can get some very good deals online. The carts come with GPS. It's nice for yardage to green as well as off the tee to avoid fairway bunkers, etc.

They put tee times every 8 minutes, which backs things up. So just be prepared to have to wait on shots.We were ready to go 15 minutes before our tee time, but didn't go off until 12 minutes after our scheduled tee time. The course was full, and it just gets backed up easily. (Some of the course regulars may get a little upset about this...a 2-some yelled at our 4-some on another occasion for pace of play even though we were on a 4 hour pace.)

Staff is very friendly, so this course is an easy recommendation.

The overzealous starter had the group behind us hitting into us off the first tee. We were interrupted several times by the Marshall on the back nine because the cart thought we were behind pace after letting a group play through on ten tee after stopping at the turn. The greens were littered with ball marks. However, the layout is fun and interesting. I hit most of the clubs in the bag which always makes rounds more interesting in my opinion. I would certainly go back, but would hope for better green conditions.

I live locally and play Reston National several times a year. I keep coming back because I like the staff and the conditions and rates are reliably do-able. My only beef with Reston is that they sometimes overbook the course, usually spreading their tee times by only 7-8 minutes. When you combine that with the getting stuck behind a slower group (people pulling out ball retrievers to see how many golf balls they can find in a creek), it can set you up for a 5+ hour round. Aside from the pace issue, I have nothing bad to say about Reston National. The course is in beautiful shape, it is easy to get to, and the staff is really friendly. The fairways are sometimes narrow in width and the rough is challenging but it won't crush you. There is a nice mix of strategy and length required, but if you're smart and moderately accurate it's a really fair course. There are no blind shots or gimmicks. For first-timers, they have navigation in every cart which shows you how far you are from every creek and bunker, plus a yardage to the flag and front/back of every green. When I played yesterday the greens were a little slow and bumpy but that is to be expected after a few days of rain. Usually they have some of the best greens in the area. Over the years I have seen a lot of wildlife out at Reston - deer, foxes, bald eagles, hawks, snakes, turtles, and a variety of colorful birds. If you're playing Reston for the first time, don't expect Augusta, but expect a fun day at a fair rate at one of the best local public courses in Fairfax County.