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3.7
388 Reviews (388)
5 Stars
122
4 Stars
152
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
79.7%
Recommend this course
322 out of 388 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.0
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
51.4%
Recommend this course
18 out of 35 reviews
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3.5
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
71.2%
Recommend this course
47 out of 66 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6644 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.0
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Birkdale Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1990) Dan Maples Michael Gleason (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Acumen Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming
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3.7
388 Reviews (388)
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Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Owner doesn’t give a Crap

If you read any reviews after August of 2025, they are fake and probably written and posted by the owner or he made someone write a five star, positive review. Acumen Golf is the most unorganized golf maintenance company in the Richmond area. The owner only cares about the bottom line and will do and say anything to cover his own you know what! The staff at both of his clubs are over worked and under paid. The moral is in the dumpster and he will threaten or straight up fire employees who do not abide by his England home training personality. Most departments are severely toxic and it’s only a matter of time before he fines himself in court getting sued for hostile work place environments.

Spend your time and money elsewhere, you deserve it!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

If I could give zero stars, I would

The course conditions were absolutely horrendous The piece of plate was even worse. It took three hours to get through three holes. Most certainly will never go back.

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

Birkdale Golf Club in Chesterfield, Virginia is one of the most enjoyable golf experiences in the region. The course layout is beautifully designed, with a great mix of challenging holes and scenic fairways that reward smart play. Greens roll smoothly, and you can tell the maintenance team takes real pride in keeping the course in excellent shape.

The staff is friendly and welcoming—from the clubhouse to the starter—and the pace of play is usually very comfortable, even on weekends. The driving range and practice areas are well maintained, making it easy to warm up before your round.

Whether you’re an advanced player or a casual golfer looking for a fun, relaxed atmosphere, Birkdale strikes a great balance of playability and challenge. It’s a course you’ll want to come back to often.

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

Love playing here

Birkdale Golf Club is one of the best courses I’ve played. Great staff, top-notch service, and smooth operations from check-in to the final hole. The greens were in fantastic condition and the course design kept things fun and interesting the whole round. It’s clear a lot of care goes into maintaining this place. Perfect for both seasoned players and casual golfers looking for a beautiful, well-run course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

They are doing a lot of work can’t wait for next summer!

The course has some greens under repair but the greens behind them look stunning. You can tell these guys are taking their time to do things right. I respect it.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

It’s gonna take time

The staff was very polite. They made sure I knew the course was under construction with their bunkers and greens. Unfortunately when u have to create a hole in the middle of the fairway bc the greens are so bad it doesn’t feel like we should be paying full price. I know they are working on their course and I am looking forward to playing again when the greens are better. Cheering yall on for sure

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Just close and restore the course

Would not recommend this course for the remainder of the year! Greens are the worst ever! Should have offered all players you charged a premium price at least future round for the price of a cart fee. The staff stating a few greens were in bad shape was a major understatement! All the greens were bad, bad and bad!!! Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me! Birkdale got the last $70 from this avid golfer!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Course Conditions and Greens Poor

Have played this course many times over recent years and always liked it but they currently have a rot going on that we did not find out about until we got there. It was on almost all the greens and there is a temporary green on the 17th hole in the fairway. Just writing this so someone else can see this before going.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Management /Safety Concerns

Greens in poor condition. Pace very slow last 9 holes. (No Marshall observed on course) Children fishing at water obstacles. (Safety) Residents walking dogs on cart paths. (Safety)

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Let's step it up guys!

I usually enjoy this track, but, in the two weeks since I was last here, the greens have dried up something terrible. Good thing I got a deal on the fees. See you guys later in the year.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

It was a great day of golf!

Staff and management here are top notch. Side note their seasoned fries they have ready to go in proshop are dangerously good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awful Greens

I don’t know what’s going on here…There isn’t one good green on the entire course and we had to pay 68.00. All they gave us was a bag of 15 golf balls, no discount on greens fee. Don’t waste your time or money until the greens are back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in bad shape

Greens are dirt and sand with small patches of grass. Tee boxes are dying too. Can’t believe they charged $76 for a round. Save your money and go somewhere else!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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