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4.1
615 Reviews (615)
5 Stars
360
4 Stars
193
3 Stars
34
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
86.0%
Recommend this course
573 out of 615 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
78.7%
Recommend this course
37 out of 47 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.9
65 Reviews (65)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.3
83.1%
Recommend this course
54 out of 65 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 71
Length 7010 yards
Slope 145
Rating 74.6

Laurel Hill Golf Club has some of the best conditions of any public course in the area, which is why it is popular amongst the locals. It is hard to believe that the club sits where the DC Department of Corrections facility at Lorton used to be located. The layout has a traditional design, but unlike older golf courses it runs a lengthy 7,102 yards from the back tees. The greens are lightning fast and undulating. There is defined contouring throughout the course, which allows for some interesting holes. Although the fairways are wide open they are still punishing towards errant shots. There are dramatic elevation changes throughout the golf course, making a flat lie nearly impossible to find. The course provides a formidable test for even the most seasoned players.

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Course Details

Year Built 2005
Golf Season Year round. In-season: April-October.
Architect Bill Love (2005) Matt Lohmann (2013) Matt Lohmann (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The Eisman Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required. No tee-shirts, jeans, cutoffs or sandals.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

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4.1
615 Reviews (615)

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 218
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

A Great Course for Northern Virginia

Bill Love has given Northern Virginia a superb course with a great design. IMHO, this is the top-daily fee course in In region (with the possible exception of Raspberry Falls). Despite the onslaught of thunderstorms leading up to the day I played, the course was very playable and maintained its integrity despite being waterlogged. It was a nice way to conclude my vacation before returning to California.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

poor condition

I have played this course since it opened 20 years ago and this was the worst condition I've ever seen it. Many dead spots on greens and fairways. Very disappointed as this been one of the best public courses in Fairfax county and charges premium prices accordingly. Not worth it in present condition

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Conditions not as Good as in the past

We only got to play 14 holes because of rain and thunder. This course is usually in great condition but this time it was not. Many brown patches in the fairways and on the greens. The greens were also very slow. The price is expensive and we were disappointed in the conditions.

Range and putting green are very nice.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

burnout fairways from the heat wave

sadly the hot humid weather has killed most of the fairways and greens. The course needs a few days off but as a municipal course, they won't do it. But many fairways are now turning to mud with torn up and dead grass The greens are brown and just mushy. 14 is near unplayable right now.

For this price, sorry guys, not worth it at all right now. It needs closing and having a week off.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 52
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Beat up

I play this course a couple of times every year, and love the layout, this is the worst it’s ever looked and played, greens were unmowed and slow, unrepaired ball marks all over

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Solid

Great public course. A bit pricey when compared to other solid tracks nearby, but worth the extra dough. Well maintained, challenging, and long.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for out of town player

I enjoyed playing the course. The course offered the challenges needed for a quality round of golf. I’d recommend playing with someone who knows the course well and plays at the level of your game.

The driving range could have been better maintained. It needs updating. The greens rolled on an average. Seemed slow compared to the greens I play in Texas. The sand bunkers were thin on sand. Could use more sand to offer a more consistent play thru the 18 holes.

Overall I’d recommend this course to anyone. Next time I’m in town I certainly plan on playing this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great Course

The Rain ☔️ Storm Came In So Fast After Being Unbearably Hot So I wasn’t able to Finish The Round; But The Course As Usual Was Great….!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course as always, but cut the greens!

Course great, staff great, greens soaking wet with dew and they were never cut our entire round

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

Great layout, great conditions, long & tough but fair, pricey but not outrageous

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 73
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

best public course in DMV

Please do not play this course if you are a beginner. This is a very difficult golf course. You will be frustrated , lose many balls and take over 5 hours to play.

The course is long. Even from white or gold tees due to the changing elevation.. Play the blues if you're under 12 handicap. and can drive it 220 yards. The rough is deep. The greens are huge and have subtle breaks. Bunkers are big and deep. Like I said, this is a difficult course. It's well worth the price. It's very hard to walk. Long uphill walks in between many tee boxes and extreme elevation changes throughout. There are some tough par 4s. The course builds in difficulty on the back. IF you hit near the edges, the balls will kick into OB..it's deep lush briars , kudzu, trees, etc. The rough this spring has been lush.

The facility is great. Practice area, putting green and driving range. No lights. Dining area is solid. Kudos to the long standing cart person! She's fabulous. Jon Eisman has a teaching facility with all levels of PGA pros available to take lessons. They have a great setup.

The inside shop staff has improved their customer service. They're not PGA pro's. They are just county hourly workers, some just wanting free golf in return. They're not as surly as they used to be and try to be helpful. Starters and rangers all volunteers in exchange for golf. Some better than others...but hey let's all be kind.

Maintenance on course is great. I'm hoping this summer they don't over water the course like they've done in years past. There seems to be this tug of war between members and public. For a county course, it can be very hard to get a tee time. But let's face it, it's worth it. This is the flagship municipal course in the area. It's holding several USGA and VSGA events.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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