Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club

Love this course, lots of variety and elevation changes. Played on a Sunday and the pace was very slow, with a wait on every shot. Too bad they don't use a marshal to speed up play. Course condition was good, some of the tee boxes were fair. Too bad people don't fix ball marks, rake traps or sand/replace divots. Are they lazy, ignorant, or both? In that regard I would love to see the course take a more proactive approach on how the above is handled.

In thinking about it, I'm not sure that I've played another course more often this summer than BRShadows. The only real differences in each trip has been the condition(s) of the course. This time around the tees and rough were pretty dry; rough I understand if there's not been a lot of rain, but the tees looked like they needed some help. Played the front 9 as a single and then joined a three-some I'd been chasing on the back 9. An enjoyable time both as a single and as an addition to another outing. Greens were in fine shape (except #16), and the staff was working on the bunkers, some of which needed some sand and additional repair(s). Always a fan of the layout as you get 2 views in 18 holes: a wooded front 9 and an open, "linksy" back 9. A great place to practice for either type of sight-line off the tee(s).

This was my first round of golf here and from the highway the course looked wonderful. But what I found were tee boxes torn up and dried out, two greens with wide areas of burnt out grass cutting the greens in two, one fairway bunker totally ruined and all other bunkers weren't raked, and ruts in and around the greens where mowing equipment dug up the soil. The layout is fantaastic and challenging indeed but the condition was poor at best. When this first opened, it was a natural beauty and an up scale daily fee operation. From my perspective, there is no infusion of money to maintain it as it once was and should be. It may soon join the ranks of failing golf courses. How sad!

Played this course a few times before and was really disappointed in the conditions this time out. Lots of fairways and tee boxes were beat up and it looked like one of the fairways (#7) was being harvested for sod. Usually see better from the Raspberry family of courses (I've played most of them).

On the bright side, the greens are recovering nicely from the aeration they did recently. An interesting layout with some elevated tee boxes and some cool character holes (#1 and #14). Would still recommend if you can get a good deal on a weekend and the drive doesn't bother you. Clubhouse also does an awesome pulled pork sandwich if you're grabbing a bite after your round.

The greens were aerated. Impossible to putt on the greens with all of the sand. There are a few blind shots.

The course was great! I thoroughly enjoyed my round! The greens were aerated, but we got a great deal because of it ($29). Only drawback is it's a bit of a hike (50miles) from where I live. But if you have the time, it is a pretty easy drive, and worth it!

Excellent value for your money on a spectacular golf course with breathtaking views. Challenging yet rewarding greens!

The course design is interesting. Course conditions were far from outstanding though. Both tees and greens were rough. Greens had many pockmarks and scrapes. No ranger led to a plus FIVE hour round. Ridiculous. No beverage cart, and no water on course.

First the picture on the website is gorgeous and I actually recognize seeing that hole - minus the gorgeous landscaping. When I saw the hole I thought it looks like they were trying to mimic a hole at Augusta, only from the shape and the positioning. At Blue Ridge Shadows today it looks NOTHING like the picture. The course has great potential however it's not taken care of at all. It looks like the players never repair divots or ball marks. The majority of the staff were average or below average as far as friendliness. The starter was obviously a very un-happy person. We were not greeted or welcome in any way. The young man who checked us in at the pro shop was nice. Thankfully we only payed the golf now rate because this course based on condition and staff is definitely NOT worth any more nor is it worth the drive, which for us was about an hour each way. Mark this one off the list.

11:33 tee time on a Friday. course was wide open in good shape. the pulled pork sandwich was awesome and Steph was very friendly and fun to talk to. greens were fast and then slow probably from being watered. good day great golf

Grass and weeds growing in the sand traps.
Hard to find distance markers.
Greens slow. Patchy grass.
If you've never played this course, you'll need a yardage book to play. Lots of blind shots, hills, corners,ect.
No drink cart. Asked the starter in the beggining if there was, told its out there. It wasn't!
I've heard good things about the course, but was not happy. Wouldn't return or recommend anyone else.

Great golf from the whites. Long from the tips. The course was well kept. The back is harder because of water but overall the course plays very well.

Driving from the DC area, this was a hike but well worth it for the price and course. Greens were in excellent condition as well as the fairways. Only gripe.....bunkers were not in great shape (grass growing in the bunker).

Not the first time we played this course. GolfNow.com had a great deal. Staff was very friendly and the course was in great shape. Will play there again.

Challenging, great staff and facility, definitely recommend.

I'm an average golfer and the course was challenging but not too hard. Would recommend to a friend.

This course plays wide and forgiving from tees to green.

Rough was reasonable the few times I found my ball off the fairway.

Traps (fairway and green side) need attention.

Tees were reasonable but show signs of misuse and poor grounds keeping (just a few out of 18).

Fairways were, for the most part, in very good shape and would be even better if players would fill their divots.

Greens were very nice with very few exceptions (a few minor bare spots on only a few greens), and again, would be even better if players took the time to use a ball mark tool (even on marks they may not have created).

I played on a rainy day and other than a few soggy spots, this course was more than enjoyable.

I also require a handicapped cart flag and management was more than happy to provide one.

Terrific holes with views, especially #15 from the upper tees.

I had a good time playing the course.

I have played Blue Ridge Shadows many times in the past, but last Friday will be the last time I play at that course.
We hold a friends weekend golf outing every year and this year decided to stay local. I called Blue Ridge Shadows on Tuesday for a Friday Tee Time and was told they were wide open. I specifically asked if they had any Tournaments going on since we always play at least 36 holes each day. They told me that they didn't have any tournaments that day and when we arrived we found out they had TWO, one in the morning and a large one in the afternoon. Can we stop being so greedy and think about the customers every once in a while? When we made the turn we had two groups that jumped in front of us because they were making room for the 1:00 tournament, they were sending everyone off the back nine...... When i confronted the PGA Pro, all he was worried about was the Tournament and not anyone else. We may only be a small group but I will never play/recommend that course again.

Worse condition I've ever seen this course in. Glad I paid the golfnow price, cause course was not worth full price. Course needs a lot of help. Lots of weeds and dirt in and around fairways and greens. Weeds and lots of dirt in sand traps. Actually no sand in sand traps. Overall poor conditions.

We had a great day playing. Everyhing was top notch. We will be coming back often.