Shenandoah Valley GC
A fall day view from Shenandoah Valley Golf Club.
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4.5
464 Reviews (464)
5 Stars
234
4 Stars
175
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
90.7%
Recommend this course
425 out of 464 reviews
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4.7
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.6
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
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1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.8%
Recommend this course
23 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
Shenandoah's well-regarded layout and consistently solid course conditions make it a top pick among northern Virginia golfers seeking great value. The welcoming staff and a convenient halfway house on the back nine elevate the overall experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6379 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.1

Editor's Note: Course closed. See The Old Course at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club listing.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Buddy Loving

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.5
464 Reviews (464)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 17
Bunkers 14
Narrow Fairways 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
9-Hole Rounds 12
Advanced Golfers 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 19
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf on a hilly, visually appealing course!!!

I played White to Blue. The course, from tee box to greens, was in great condition. The rough was not so thick and long that you could not find your ball and make decent contact; however, with any rough, it's probably going to cost you a stroke. The greens were large, fast, very undulating, and very receptive to approach shots. I only found one bunker and it was well maintained allowing for a proper explosion shot to the pin. Overall, I had a great round of golf on a great golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Well maintained.

The older Red and White 9 holes are good but the Blue is better and more challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old Style - Tree lined Setting

Fairways and Greens in wonderful shape. With three 9s to play can go several times with variety. Some holes tighter than others and trees are tight to fairway. Rough was long and made decisions on coming out more complicated. Tee boxes showing some wear and could use a little work -- more noticed because everything else is green lush and in exceptional shape. Overall great price and worth the drive from across Northern Virginia to enjoy a round at this facility.
New carts just put into service so that was an added bonus

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 224
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 25 Contributor
Virginia Advisor
First Time Playing

Good Course, Great Value

With "twilight" rates starting at 2pm, this course is great for those looking to not break the bank on a round. The course was in great shape and while it was very hot with a chance of thunderstorms, the course was surprisingly empty when I played, and on my own in a power cart I finished in under 3 hours.

The course has plenty of variation in its layout which is always nice, some drive-able Par 4s and at least one shorter Par 5 that offer satisfying levels of risk/reward. The fairways were nothing special but the greens were smooth if a little soft. The bunkers were also nicely raked and overall the landscape is very satisfying for the money.

Front Royal has a plethora of courses to choose from, this was only my first, but it was a great experience overall!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was in excellent condition, had to play behind a foursome because of a tournament so the pace of play was slow

Overall I liked the course, playing it for the first time made the course a little harder than I think it is but it was a great deal and I would return to play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff are great. Course is in great condition.

Great experience. Great facility. Course is in great shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course set in the hillsof the Shenandoah Valley.

It's a little hard to spot from the road but once your in the parking lot it's well worth the drive. Beautiful greens and fairways! I loved the course right from the start and I'm thinking you will too. The greens were pretty fast and a real challenge if you find yourself with a downhill putt.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course-Good value

Shenandoah Valley is a Good course with a very good staff
in a great location.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This is a beautiful place to play..

This course is in good shape and the greens are fast and smooth. We had a great time and will go back..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the short game!

Although the holes on the White and Blue courses weren't terribly long, having knowledge of the course is a definite to keep out of trouble. Great course for long and short irons and to work out your issues with the 3/Fairway-woods. Lots of holes the 19-20 degree hybrids were made for. I was lucky to play with two locals who helped with course management as well as helping me enjoy the round. Clubhouse facilities were excellent; great food and even friendlier staff. Top it off with a fantastic view of the Shenandoah Mountains and it made for a great day!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course to play!

I used the senior tees and had 90-120 yards to the greens. How nice to be able to hit greens from these distances. I usually play courses that range from 5700 to 5800 yards. This is 300 yards shorter than I usually play. Greens and fairways are in great shape. I will return to play here when I am in the area. Next time I will try the white tees and I am sure it will be a true challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful scenery.

Used to play this track alot 15 years ago. It is still in excellent shape and as beutiful as ever ..missed Mickey, though (the starter)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great value

I live out of astate but come to this course every year and it never disappoints. Great value and the employees are very helpful and cordial. It is still early in the year and the course was not in the condition it will be but no complaints considering.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful mountain views

fairly easy course to play, with 27 holes its fast, staff extremly friendly, beautiful mountain views,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course, good pace, good time.

Great condition considering the time of year. Greens were harder to figure than normal. Course offers some interesting hole layouts. Some up, some down and some flat. I very much like this course. You can score well if you're under control.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Well maintained Old School course.

On warm January day, we adjusted quickly to the dormant greens were dormant on this 27-hole course. Even in winter the course (and the clubhouse, with an excellent grill), is visually appealing. It was uncrowded, and we three finished leisurely under 4 hours. Depending which 9s are played, the longest tees are 6,300 yards. There are virtually no water hazards, but the tree-lined fairways are narrow and sometimes hilly. The driving range and putting green are adequate. If I lived closer, I'd consider some sort of membership; as it is, it is an easy 60-mile drive on Interstate 66 from Northern Virginia.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

The coures was fun and in great condition for off-season play.

I arrived at the course 20 minutes prior to my tee time, and was nicely greeted by the starter. The Pro Shop staff was very friendly and professional. I was able to complete my round of golf on a steady pace, and finished in just under 3.5 hours. The course was in great shape for January, and the greens were fast and true. A nice change of pace, and the scenery was wonderful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course was in great shape especially for December

Have always enjoyed playing this course and will continue to play here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

great sand traps

had a good time at this course...will play there again...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Verified Purchaser

Nice Place to Play

The course was in very good condition, fairways are wide on most holes, greens were well maintained. The rough was just high enough to make you look harder to find your ball in most areas. This was only reason we had to wait a few times to tee off so the group ahead could locate there shots. We played the white/blue course. Always a nice place to play in the fall.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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