Bristow Manor GC
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4.0
1230 Reviews (1230)
5 Stars
470
4 Stars
521
3 Stars
152
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
40
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
83.1%
Recommend this course
1075 out of 1230 reviews
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3.8
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.3%
Recommend this course
22 out of 30 reviews
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4.0
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.9%
Recommend this course
72 out of 89 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bristow Manor consistently delivers well-maintained greens and a challenging layout that rewards repeat visits at a strong value. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make each round genuinely enjoyable.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7102 yards
Slope 133
Rating 75.2
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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Zoysia
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ken Killian

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.0
1230 Reviews (1230)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 28
19th Hole Scenic Views 9
Patio Dining 9
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 44
Thick Rough 37
Forced Carries 35
This course/club is great for:
Locals 42
Advanced Golfers 28
Walkers 17
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 39
In the 'Burbs 31
Convenient to the City 12

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/16/2019

Great! Glad you enjoyed your experience with us!

Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/19/2019

Awesome! Come back soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Golf at Bristow Manor

I expect to finish renovation for club soon and domes are needed to drained the water.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/09/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed your time with us and we appreciate your review. We hope to have you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Why Complainers?

I do not understand why so many folks have given Bristow Manor bad reviews. The course is well-maintained, with true rolling greens, and is challenging without being Pete Dye evil. There's not great amenities, but the grass teed range and superb putting/chipping practice facilities make up for that — and this seasons the owners are renovating the classic clubhouse building to add an outdoor with grill and fireplace.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 04/09/2019

Great! We're glad that our course conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout. We appreciate your review and we look forward to having you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Nice

This was about a 50 minute drive for me but well worth it. Look forward to playing again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/09/2019

Excellent! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your round with us and that you found us to be well worth the drive. We can't wait to have you back again soon at Bristow Manor!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bristow

Has some of the nicest fairways in the area and very friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/08/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed our course and that our staff left a great impression on you. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round!

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

I had a really good time, great course for the money. I’d play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/03/2019

Great! We're glad that you enjoyed your round with us and that you found us to be a good value. We appreciate your review and we look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Almost there

This course was in great shape last year, and it seems like they are getting ready for another good year. Zoysia is still dormant but very playable, especially on the back nine. They just punched so greens bumpy in spots. Course should be in great shape in the next few weeks. Really looking forward to multiple rounds at Bristow Manor this season

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/03/2019

Awesome! We're pleased that our course conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed your round with us. We hope to have you back again soon for your next round with us!

Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/03/2019

Great! Glad that you enjoyed your time with us!

Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time here and loved it

No complaints, loved the course. Greens are in great condition and the layout is very challenging and fun. By far one of the best public courses in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/26/2019

Wonderful! We're glad that our course conditions met your expectations and that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout. We're honored that you consider us one of the best public courses in the area and we look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 104
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/15/2019

Great! Glad you enjoyed your time with us!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Bristow in Excellent Condition!

Bart the GM is doing an excellent job at Bristow. The course has never looked so good. The new Golf Carts are amazing and comfortable.

Keep up the good work, Bart!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Decent course, very open

Course is very open. Because of the cold weather, very few golfers out there. Layout of the course was decent, some long par 3s. Course was in alright shape. Bunkers needed some help, but fairways and greens were cut nicely for winter conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great fairways and greens on an interesting layout

Played the black tees on a windy day; tees were up after the rain yesterday, but course wasn’t too wet. Only hit driver maybe 4 times off the tee all day. A few of the par 5s have creeks or hazards across the fairway that force you to hit less than driver off the tee. Makes for interesting holes, but only one even gave a shot getting home in two. Fairways and greens were in excellent shape, but the tee boxes could use some love. First time playing the course and will definitely be back next season!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

In Great Shape!

Got a "Hot Deal" for 25 bucks. Played with a buddy. Couse not crowded at all probably because it was cool n breezy. Have played here off and on for over 10 years and this is probably as good as I've ever seen the course. Greens and fairways were pristine. Is a links style course. Not huge fan of layout, but couldn't beat the price and conditions

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good day

Course was in great shape considering the conditions of other courses in the area and the weather we have had this summer. Fairways and greens especially were in great shape. Tee boxes weren’t great but much better than many courses in the area.

A little disappointed it was cart path only today given the courses wasn’t very wet at all but didn’t

Make much of a difference as we never had a group in front or behind us.

They need to fix up the broken and cracked cart path but that is a minor nitpick.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointed

Was greeted by a starter that didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t find the 3 groups going off before us. Once the round started the pace of play was very slow (at one point 4 groups where on a par 4, 1 on the green, 1 in the fairway and 2 on the tee) with no Marshall to help. Stopped in to get drinks at the turn and only 1 person working in the “pub” line of like 5 people and she seemed to be taking the orders and making the food as well. The course did not have water to drink on any hole (it was about 90 degrees outside) and when it was brought to the attention of the clubhouse staff they said that someone had put water out ( we passed two coolers after the time that he said they got filled) and blew us off after we told him that.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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