Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club
About
Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club offers the traditional links course reminiscent of those found in the British Isles, situated amidst Virginia's horse country. The club gets its name from the land's former use, a raspberry field. The scenic terrain overlooks to Catoctin Mountains and there are still a few raspberry bushes dotting the course. By far the layout's most formidable challenges come from the deep, stacked pot bunkers that make it truly feel like a classic Scottish golf course. There are also water hazards on a few holes. The course's signature is the par-4 third hole, which is long but plays downhill all the way. The 10th hole, another par 4, is one of the toughest. The landing area is generous off the tee but there is a creek and pond to the left and fairway bunkers on the right.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7191 yards | 74.5 | 137 |
| Gold | 72 | 6765 yards | 72.7 | 132 |
| Blue | 72 | 6296 yards | 70.4 | 127 |
| White | 72 | 5576 yards | 67.7 | 121 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5576 yards | 73.0 | 127 |
| Raspberry | 72 | 4854 yards | 68.7 | 119 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.7/135 | 383 | 428 | 480 | 538 | 202 | 334 | 189 | 441 | 531 | 3526 | 460 | 594 | 433 | 184 | 439 | 213 | 413 | 369 | 534 | 3639 | 7165 |
| Gold M: 72.8/132 | 353 | 398 | 451 | 518 | 181 | 317 | 175 | 410 | 498 | 3301 | 423 | 573 | 414 | 172 | 419 | 195 | 386 | 344 | 519 | 3445 | 6746 |
| Blue M: 70.1/128 W: 76.4/142 | 309 | 369 | 421 | 485 | 139 | 295 | 159 | 367 | 479 | 3023 | 381 | 545 | 395 | 159 | 398 | 179 | 356 | 304 | 496 | 3213 | 6236 |
| White M: 67.0/124 W: 72.9/132 | 271 | 338 | 410 | 458 | 119 | 272 | 149 | 334 | 423 | 2774 | 330 | 515 | 351 | 134 | 331 | 154 | 321 | 287 | 437 | 2860 | 5634 |
| Raspberry M: 64.1/107 W: 68.7/121 | 232 | 302 | 376 | 408 | 99 | 212 | 130 | 259 | 393 | 2411 | 286 | 445 | 289 | 110 | 290 | 126 | 268 | 251 | 402 | 2467 | 4878 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by iSocialFanz on 10/23/2024
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Photo submitted by jagZpsu on 04/14/2024
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Photo submitted by jagZpsu on 04/14/2024
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Photo submitted by Jessica118 on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by Jessica118 on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by Jessica118 on 01/11/2024
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Photo submitted by u314159624775 on 06/23/2023
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Gold tee box, hole 3 Photo submitted by Jakegel25 on 08/12/2020
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Gold tee box, hole 18 Photo submitted by Jakegel25 on 08/12/2020
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The delicously downhill par-4 3rd. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/16/2020
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The par-5 4th Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/16/2020
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The par-3 7th Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/16/2020
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New bunkering on the par-4 10th. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/16/2020
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The par-4 14th Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/16/2020
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The tough-to-hit green of the epic par-5 18th. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 05/16/2020
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Bad fairway Photo submitted by Aces2xlove2golf on 08/10/2019
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Again Photo submitted by Aces2xlove2golf on 08/10/2019
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Typical green Photo submitted by Aces2xlove2golf on 08/10/2019
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Fairways Photo submitted by Aces2xlove2golf on 08/10/2019
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Photo submitted by WoodsonGoBlue on 08/03/2019
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 11/07/2018
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 11/07/2018
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 11/07/2018
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 11/07/2018
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 11/07/2018
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Course conditions, especially the greens, are always excellent here. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/21/2018
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The tees on the par-4 3rd tower above the fairway and provide a rare scenic view. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/21/2018
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The challenging par-3 13th requires very good distance percision Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/21/2018
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The back tee box on the finishing par-5 18th is among my favorites in all of golf (see video). Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/21/2018
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Photo submitted by DavidCGolfGuru on 07/14/2018
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The clubhouse overlooking the 18th green. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/15/2017
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Shooting out of the trees from the back tees on #18 is really fun. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/15/2017
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Nearly every hole is photo-worthy. This is the 16th green. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/15/2017
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The largest bunker on the course stretches from the back tee to the front of the green on the par-3 13th. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/15/2017
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The elevated tees overlooking the 3rd fairway, Raspberry Falls subdivision, and the Potomac Valley. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/15/2017
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The 18th green in the foreground, #1 fairway and green in the background. Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/15/2017
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Photo submitted by Schuler757 on 09/06/2013
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Photo submitted by Schuler757 on 09/06/2013
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Photo submitted by Schuler757 on 09/06/2013
Solid course and conditions
Expensive but a good design and conditions are good currently
Excellent 2
Got there around 12:45 on a very hot day and wanted to play alone. Everyone there was so accommodating and graceful. Went out alone. Played 18 in a few hours and enjoyed a sandwich and beer afterwards. Second review in a few days for me. Don’t normally participate in these but this course and these people are very good and very nice.
Excellent
First time there. Very nice people. Greeted us as soon as we got there. Everyone had a smile on their face and very welcoming. Range and pitching area solid. Course tough but spacious. Pace of play was excellent for us as beginners. Bathroom on course was spotless. Only thing missing was ball washers on the tee boxes. 🤣. Overall a great experience. God willing we will be back.
Would’ve finished 18 easily but…
First 15 holes were fine. Gentleman at the front desk couldn’t have been nicer & was extremely helpful pre-round. Really nice day. Teed off with just shy of four hours of daylight left, believing that absent any giant backup on the course , the two off us (3 HCP , 6 HCP) would be able to get 18 in. A few hours later, while on the 15th green, a member of the staff rides out and (very respectfully) informs us we need to head back in after the hole. We had 3 holes left, and 15 - 20 minutes of visibility remaining. Reason we were given: the desire to avoid an influx of carts arriving all at once at sunset/sundown. Had this policy been mentioned anywhere throughout the online booking process, I’d have no problem at all. But, in the absence of any such disclaimer, as was the case in this instance, I assumed (just as most others would, I imagine) that we’d be allowed to play right up against sunset. We’d have easily finished our round, with visibility only being hindered while approaching 18 green, if at all. But, our round ended after 15 holes, and the only reasoning I can arrive at is a reluctance to pay 2-3 cart staff employees an extra 30 minutes. Reasoning aside, if pulling groups off the course 15-20 minutes early is your policy, I’d respectfully suggest disclosing it prior to checkout, not on the 15th green. Pure speculation, but any potential loss in revenue stemming from disclosing said policy online likely pales in comparison to the reputational impact. Having said that , the course was fun. Solid layout. Good scenery. Greens need work - Each had about 20-40 divots (though I can’t speak to green conditions on the final three holes). I’d probably play again. Clubhouse/course employees were all great.
Wonderful experience. The course is in pristine condition.
The staff were so kind and helpful the entire time.
Disappointed
The staff were very nice. The back nine more scenic.. Turkeys, foxes, deer et al.Course layout attractive But,
Painfully Slow play. Had to call course ranger who was prompt but said nothing he could do about it.Course is beat up. Some of the tee boxes atrocious conditions. Looks like hackers delight with UN-repaired divots, ball marks etc.
Upon finishing the 5,30 minute round was informed the bar was closed at 7:30 pm on a very hot and humid day.
A real shame.
Bunkers
First time I played since they redid some bunkers with links style sod bunkers. So much fun!
The Pace Ultimately Kills This Great Course
Unfortunately, the pace at this course outweighs all the good. I've played this course a number of times over the past several years but specifically, the last year, the pace of play every time I go seems to get worse. I'm by no means a pro but when you get to a tee box and the next two groups are there, you spend so much time waiting. It's really unfortunate considering how really nice the staff is and the overall condition of the course.
Fun Course!
Raspberry Falls is a super nice course. A fun layout and excellent fairway and green conditions. My only gripe is for a $110 round of golf, level tee boxes with a full amount of grass would be expected. The course condition was fantastic, except for the tee boxes. Despite the gripe, I look forward to playing again!