Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club

They should be embarrassed charging $90 for a course in this condition. Spend $50 for a muni and you’ll get the same experience. A foursome was wedged in front of us. Cart path only on a dry course in bad condition. Not worth the drive or money to come from DC.

It's been about 5 years since I've played this course, but always remember the course being in pristine shape and a challenging layout. I took my son-in-law, since he'd never played it, and I was a bit disappointed in the course conditions. The fairways were chewed up and splotchy with dirt/grass patches. Number 10 has been roped off for much of the hole because of water pooling under the top layer of grass making it spongy and rolling under your feet. The rough is also not in good shape, as there are lots of dirt spots with tuffs of grass, making it difficult to get the club on the back of the ball. I would recommend the course to a friend because of the layout, but with the caveat that it is not currently in good shape. On the flip side, though, the staff were very nice and accommodating..from the bag drop, to the pro shop, to the starter, everyone was very personable and helpful. I just hope they get this course back to what it was several years ago.

This course was once the crown jewel of the Western DC suburbs. How far it has fallen.

I realize it’s still March, and we had a horrible winter, but there’s no excuse for charging these rates for such awful conditions. They have a lot of work to do.

Course is in pretty rough shape. I get that we've had a ton of rain but so have all the other NOVA courses and Raspberry by far is in worse shape than lets say Bull Run or Westfields. Greens were bumpy and the rough was almost none existent (patchy). Many of the holes where the tees were originally elevated, were closed and under repair (holes 3 & 18). Spring golf has just started but I can not see this course getting back into tip top shape anytime soon with the amount of issues we saw yesterday.....

My best friend came to visit and asked about playing a course he had yet to play, so I suggested Raspberry Falls. Glad I did; starter was awesome, pro shop attendant was awesome, and although the conditions were challenging (playing in Northern Virginia in March), we had a great day. Awesome layout, great staff and great deal made for a very memorable day.

Very wet and muddy , but no lost balls and the greens payed difficult.

Raspberry Falls has long been one of my all-time favorite layouts and a good value if you can get a GolfNow discounted rate. But this year’s weather has taken its toll on this course and reduced its charm for now.

After an entire summer of excessive rain (including the two prior days to my round), this signature Gary Player design looks defeated. Several holes have all but one tee box closed, multiple greens have roped-off areas that are trying to regrow, and puddle-filled bunkers have been all but neglected entirely. It’s a shame because this course plays so well when it’s in good condition. My guess is the management here has run out of funds or patience (or both) for this year and are already looking forward to how the course will play in the spring.

Part of this white-flag mentality is likely due to the amount of traffic this course sees. Just off Route 15 less than an hour from DC, this course rarely has trouble filling tee times. But rates can get expensive and the current conditions certainly don’t warrant full price. I would like to see the management offer discounted rates for all tee times for the remainder of the year.

Other than course conditions, there’s also been a slight degradation in the staff here. The man who greeted me by the carts was excellent, very friendly and helpful. But the pro shop attendant seemed bothered by my presence and unlike previous visits, there was no one to wipe down my clubs at the 18th. These are minor quibbles and overall I believe the staff here to be very good but it was a change I noticed nonetheless.

Finally, pace of play remains a sticking point. Yes, it was cart-paths-only due to the weather but with only twosomes in front of me, I was waiting for the group in front of me to tee off on nearly every hole.

I still think this is a great track and will definitely come back next year to play it again but right now my recommendation of this course is weak and full of caveats. I expect when I return in 2019, things will be much improved.

One of the finesse public course in NOVA. Friendly staff and great course design by Gary Player. It's so beautiful in the fall and I want to come back again and again.

Made the Trip to VA to play this course. I am very disappointed with the visit. Once arriving and warming up with putts on the practice green next to clubhouse, we notice the green is very much so lacking grass. Hoping for best we decided to give the course a chance. Sad to report conditions did not improve. Some Bunkers Are collapsing and need to be rebuilt, one even behind the 1st green. Most greens had a corner they was dead and roped off. As many know, because of the rain this year fairways are not great. Rain has caused lack of grass and bare spots all over. The tee boxes that are raised and in the tree line are nothing but mud and some closed. Unfortunately on top of the very under par conditions for a course at this price point it took our foursome 3 hours to complete the front nine alone. Such ashame to see this at a course which has such a unique and good layout. Bc of the conditions and herendous pace of play, I will not be returning and will give the factual information to my golf groups. Save your money until the conditions improve.

This is one of my favorite courses in the area. It's nestled up against the hills and has several beautiful holes where you hit fro tee boxes nested back in the hill/mountain.

This particular day the greens were running very fast. Several of the pin positions I thought were in cruel spots of the green, but that is OK. It made it challenging.

The pace of play was a bit slow, but I assumed it was because it was a holiday and an exceptional beautifully warm day.

All in all, this is a course you should play.

Conditions were fair (poor for the $). We have had too much rain and all courses are struggling with that but courses a lot less expensive that Raspberry Falls are in better shape. Several T-boxes were muddy. Lots of missing grass in the fairways and roughs. Also don't like the blind hazards on 9 and 18. On 9 as you approach the green appears like there is a path across the hazard for your second shot. Well there isn't and I don't recall any flags. A perfect 2nd shot goes right into the unseen hazard. Cheap. On 18 you have to hit to the green through a small clearing in the woods and on the shot leading up to that one you have no idea where you should hit to to have a view of the pin, green, and bunches of huge traps that are on the other side. I hit to near the 150 marker (supposedly a target) and all I could see was about half the green and none of the traps.

The course is a beautiful track with very scenice holes. The condition could have been better though. The greens were just airiated as well. Would like to play it again in the fall.

Reserved the tee-time through GolfNow. There was no clear cut mention that the greens had been aerated. They were a damaged, bumpy mess. I would blame it on the weather, but I have played several area courses in the area (Worthington Manor, Westfields, Stonewall) that are in much, much better shape.

Was wet. But still great condition. Great views. I love the course and the lay out. Risk reward and makes you think your misses to minimize damage. Highly recommend.

You will find slightly better conditions at Laurel Hills, you will find slightly better service at Westfields, and you may find a slightly better value at Stonewall. But Raspberry Falls remains my favorite Northern Virginia public course because it does so many things so well.

The biggest asset of this course over others is layout. Gary Player clearly knows how to design a great one. Every hole has its own character and strategy. From the towering tees on the downhill par-4 3rd to the rising, links-style design of the uphill par-5 10th and one of the best finishing holes in Virginia, you will enjoy the challenge this course brings.

Thankfully, the conditions match the layout here as well/ Having played 18 holes prior at another $50+ course earlier the same day, it was easy to see that Raspberry Falls know how to take care of a golf course’s conditions. From tee-to-green, everything was as good as can reasonably be expected with full, lush, freshly-cut grass, groomed bunkers and greens with just the right amount of pace. In all the times I’ve played here, regardless of wet or dry weather patterns, the course has maintained consistently above-average conditions.

My one complaint for my visit is despite an hot afternoon tee time, there was no beverage cart to be seen. You do get your clubs cleaned while you’re putting out on the 18th which is nice but I would have traded that service for a beverage cart in a heartbeat. There are several water points on the course, so you won’t get too thirsty if water is your thing.

It’s worth mentioning the practice facilities here are second-to-none and they come with the relatively hefty greens fee. I wasn’t thrilled about paying nearly $60 for a weekday twilight rate but in the end, the experience is worth the price of admission. And the 4.5+ hours it takes to play.

Top notch all the way, from the bag drop person, to the pro shop, to the starter, and the cart lady. All very enthused about their jobs. Course is exceptional, no 2 holes similar, and all housing sit far back from the course itself. 5 tee boxes to choose from, based on your ability. Pace of play was excellent, about a 4 hour round. Last 2 holes were bad, as three small groups merged into an eight some. Last hole took about 30 minutes to complete. Then, the group didn't leave from behind the green, milling around. Turns out they were members, who apparently had no consideration for other golfers. Oh well, we wouldn't let their lack of class mar the day.

Course is as good as other higher priced courses. Play it if you can.

Pace of play was great and the course was in its usual great condition. Staff was friendly and helpful.