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4.5
715 Reviews (715)
5 Stars
386
4 Stars
248
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
93.6%
Recommend this course
669 out of 715 reviews
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4.8
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
2
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0
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0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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4.6
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.2%
Recommend this course
59 out of 62 reviews
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Course Highlights
This well-regarded course consistently impresses with a challenging yet fair layout and conditions that rank well above average. Friendly pro shop staff and strong value for money make it a reliable choice for visiting golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7315 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.7
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Course Details

Year Built 2007
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Clark (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared golf shirts are required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.5
715 Reviews (715)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
19th Hole Scenic Views 11
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 48
Water Hazards 37
Bunkers 30
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 30
Locals 26
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 24
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 34
In the 'Burbs 14

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Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good for the cost

Everything good except sand traps need attended to.

All in all, great value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/11/2017:
Thank you for your feedback and 4-star rating! Luckily, our bunkers are in the process of being renovated and they should be finished sometime this spring! Hope to see you out here again.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

2017 Spring Trip

Course was in good shape overall. You could see that some of the bunkers were rough, but the maintenance staff will no doubt get them back in shape before much longer. Greens rolled true (some long putts were sunk), and the fairways were cut nice and tight. We very much enjoyed our day; we'll be back in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/11/2017:
We appreciate you taking the time to write this review and rate your experience with 4 stars! Once the renovation of our bunkers is finished in the spring, we have no doubt that you will have a 5-star experience next time you play out here!
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

BRS 2017

The course was in nice condition. Greens rolled well, actually on the slower side compared to the way they normally roll. There were some bunkers that needed some serious TLC on the backside. We played a hot deal so that's always great value golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/11/2017:
Thank you for your kind words and feedback. We are still in the process of renovating our bunkers and we should finish sometime this spring. We hope to see you out here again!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

Played at Blue Ridge Shadows on Saturday and it was great. The course was perfect, greens were in great shape and the bunkers as well. The pro shop was friendly and knowledgeable. Purchased a new driver and fairway wood. Can't wait to play again, next weekend. ....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/22/2017:
Awesome! Thank you for taking the time to leave this great 5-star review. We look forward to seeing you again next weekend!
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Spring time in Feburary

Great course, great price, great service, traps need work on them on front Nine, what a great day with temp in mid 60's

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 02/28/2017:
Thank you for your kind words and feedback. We hope to see you out here again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 01/23/2017:
Thank you for the 5 stars! Join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Awesome course

Great condition with many challenging holes. A real gem!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/21/2016:
Awesome! Thank you for the 5-star review. We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words about our golf course. We look forward to your next round with us!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Blue Ridge Shadows GC

Excellent layout. Somewhat challenging course. Good value. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 12/13/2016:
Thank you very much for your 4-star review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our challenging layout. Hope to see you out here again soon!
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value, hilly but fair landing areas.

I enjoyed the round and will definitely play again. Sand traps under repair, i

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 11/07/2016:
Thank you, Allan! We appreciate your 4 star review. We're looking forward to your next round with us. Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials as well as updates about the bunker renovations! https://www.facebook.com/BlueRidgeShadows/
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Much Improved

Course was hard and fast through the green. Its getting much better.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/01/2016:
Thank you for your review! We look forward to you coming to play Blue Ridge Shadows again soon. We hope that you enjoyed our Customer Appreciation Week! Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials! https://www.facebook.com/BlueRidgeShadows/
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, great golf.

I played 36 holes today at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Course. I was greeted early this morning by the General Manager, and set out on time for two rounds of golf. The course was in great shape for Mid October. Fairways and greens were in well serviced, and the bunkers were being repaired and new white sand being added. The greens were relatively fast and true. Since we were the first group off today, the pace of play was great. We played our second round in 3.5 hours. This course offers a very scenic experience and is fun to play. We look forward to our next round here at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Course. Great deal.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 11/01/2016:
Awesome!! Thank you for your great 5 star review. We greatly appreciate your kind words and we look forward to your next round with us! Like us on Facebook for the latest course news and specials! https://www.facebook.com/BlueRidgeShadows/
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Really let go

Played Blueridge Shadows on 10/16/2016 as part of our annual golf getaway. The course was horribly let go regarding maintenance. 90% of bunkers have 1 ft high grass and weeds growing in them. They've adopted a local rule for free drop from bunkers - both fairway & greenside. There was crabgrass and clover growing throughout the rough. No one in the pro shop or the starter warned us. I noticed that the only bunkers they maintained are the ones visible from the nearby hotel and those you see on your entry to the parking lot. just two years ago, this was a beauty - we always planned 36 at this course - what a disappointment.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
b049ecdf-d6aa-506d-bf01-51a712973468
Commented on 10/20/2016

First, let me thank you for playing with us this past weekend. I am very disappointed to hear that you did not enjoy your day of golf with us. In terms of the conditions, we have been working hard to improve them as quickly as possible, and while we have made great strides, we do realize that we still have a ways to go. I do find it hard to believe that you were not warned about the sand trap renovations, since my staff has been telling everyone upon check in what we are doing and which holes we have finished. Also, to say 90% of the traps were overgrown, is just not accurate. We finished hole #10 on Monday morning, which gave us a total of 9 holes that were completed (including the two that do not have sand traps). I assure you that we have a plan and will continue to improve conditions. We will finish up the bunkers by the beginning of next season, and we already have received a package of new equipment that will allow us to maintain the grounds in a better and more efficient manner. Again, thank you for your past support of the club, and we appreciate your patience while we work to improve our current conditions as quickly as possible.

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day

Considering the amount of rain the last few days we felt the course was in very good shape. Beautiful scenery. Had a great time. Staff very friendly. Very helpful.

Thank you for a great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
b049ecdf-d6aa-506d-bf01-51a712973468
Commented on 10/11/2016

Hi Randy4759448,

Thank you for the great review! We are glad to hear that you had such a great experience. Looking forward to your next visit with us!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs maintenance

The course and has somewhat fallen apart looks nice from the side of the highway where you can see the first hole and partial of the back 9,15 through 18 mainly. The greens were in OK condition rough maintained very well fairways OK loose grass left on them only the bunkers seen from the highway were maintain all of the other bunkers very awful for the rest of the holes. I have played this course many times in the past few years first time this year and would not recommend anybody to play it as of now.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
b049ecdf-d6aa-506d-bf01-51a712973468
Commented on 10/11/2016

Hi Moosebaby82,

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are working to improve our course conditions on a daily basis and we hope to see you out here again in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

coming back

Course is in better condition from when I played it last. It seems management is making an effort to bring this course back to the course we all know and love.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
b049ecdf-d6aa-506d-bf01-51a712973468
Commented on 09/21/2016

Hello Anonymous,

Thank you for your review. We are happy you enjoyed the condition of the course and hope to have you back to Blue Ridge Shadows soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

First time playing this course and loved the layout!

The sand traps definitely needed work, but I was told that this was planned.

b049ecdf-d6aa-506d-bf01-51a712973468
Commented on 09/12/2016

HI Bernard9857581,

Thank you for playing at Blue Ridge Shadows. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your first round with us! We hope to have you back for a second one soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Under Repair

I was warned that the bunkers were under repair and that the greens had been aerated at the time of check-in so I was prepared to look past that as I made my way around the course. The rough, however, needs some work, Reminds me of Jacksons Chase (the locals will understand). You shouldn't have to search very long for a ball that went 5 yards off of the fairway!

The trees are deadly here! If you see or hear that you went into the trees, just hit another ball. Your not finding it! I played with some guys that insisted they could. They were wrong and it added to the pace of our play and I had to apologize to the group behind us after the round was over.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
b049ecdf-d6aa-506d-bf01-51a712973468
Commented on 09/12/2016

Hi Mark3073281,

Thank you for choosing Blue Ridge Shadows. We thank you for your patience while we make updates to the course and hope to have another chance at exceeding your expectations!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Can I get a new greenskeeper?

Blue Ridge Shadow isn't worth a drive from anywhere outside of 15 minutes. The course is just okay. Condiions were a 2 out of 5. All of the bunkers are unpayable to the point where the local rule is a free drop. I mean, there's 4 foot high grass growing in the bunkers. Yo, BRS...cut it, rake it, anything!

Lots of blind shots and fairways that run out. We played the whites and could have moved back a tee, but I can't stand courses that penalize you for hitting a nice long drive. Really just disappointing overall.

Food was good, beer was cold, clubhouse was fine. The course is in total disrepair. Really disappointed.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
b049ecdf-d6aa-506d-bf01-51a712973468
Commented on 09/12/2016

Hi Eugordon,

Thank you for your review. We are disappointed to hear that you did not have a good experience. Please email us at blueridgeshadowsgc@gmail.com if you wish to further discuss your round. We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Course needs work

After reading the other reviews i was excited to play here, Coming up the road to the club house saw some bunkers with beautiful white sand now i was happy with my chose to play here that didn't last long. We started on #10 that was fine. It was either 11 or 12 I hit into the bunker and lost the ball it was so over growen with weeds I never lost a ball in a bunker before.We started to notice things like many of the bunkers in very bad shape weeds growing in the center of the fairway. Finally made it to the front 9 more of the same but not as bad. This could be a beautiful course it is very challenging has many blind shots and changes in elavations. You can use every club in your bag which is what i like. Go play if you get a hot deal not worth full price until they fix the course up a little bit.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
b049ecdf-d6aa-506d-bf01-51a712973468
Commented on 08/29/2016

Hi Raymond3990494,

Thank you for playing at Blue Ridge Shadows. We are sorry to hear that the course conditions did not meet your expectations. We are currently working to improve the course and hope to have another chance at exceeding your expectations.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Usually our go-to course. What happened?

This course is our go-to course in the local area. It has been the best of the four that are in the local Front Royal area. However, the course has fallen into disrepair, to the point where I would avoid playing it until after all the renovations have been done, and the course conditions have come back to their normal, and excellent selves. I do look forward to next year or so (summer 2017) when I will go back. I cannot recommend this course until then. There are other courses in the vicinity that do not exhibit the absolutely poor conditions (now) that Blue Ridge Shadows does. I'm hoping they make it through this time period.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
b049ecdf-d6aa-506d-bf01-51a712973468
Commented on 08/29/2016

Hi Mdpeterso,

Thank you for your review. We are disappointed to hear that you did not have a good experience. We are currently working on improving course conditions and hope to have another chance at exceeding your expectations.

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