Laurel Hill Golf Club

I’m a big fan of Laurel Hill. One of the best public courses in the area. If you’re a low handicap golfer, the black tees will give you a solid but fair challenge. They also have a nice range and short game area.

This is a difficult golf course and operates at a different level (and price point) than other municipally owned courses in the area. Laurel Hill is long, long, long, so study the scorecard carefully when selecting what tee to play.

If you like your course big and brawny, this is your course. However, there are a few breather holes, like the short 7th par 4 and the wide-open and reasonably short 10th. But forced carries and extreme elevation changes will test you on 3, 6, 12 and 17. One drawback to the forced carries is that this is NOT a walkable course, as the paths take you well away from the direct line from tee to fairway.

The County does a good job keeping conditions here at a high-end level, but they typically charge high-end prices. There is an excellent driving range and short-game practice area available.

I live about 15 minutes from the course. Best course in Fairfax County. Good deals, great staff, nice practice range. I already booked my next round there, and I can't wait.

Just an awesome course. Great mix of interesting holes: a fun drivable par 4 7th with a thoughtfully bunkered green, uphill and downhill and short and long par 3s, a couple of really challenging par 4s (#3 and #17 in particular), some gettable holes that require a really good short iron/wedge in (#2, #10, and #12), two reachable par 5s (#5 and #9) and two that require 3 good shots (#15 and #18). No throwaway holes on the entire course. The course is in really good shape for the mid-summer heat and all the play every course seems to be getting this summer (greens do have a lot of ballmarks but the fairways and rough are well kept, the tee boxes are in great shape, and the greens are still above average). And the practice facilities are fantastic. Definitely one of the best courses in the DC area!

Great course. Difficulty comes from sheer distance. Plays very long. Ton of elevation change, more than any other course I’ve played in the area.

This is a good course but with hot weather, rain, and water some of the holes were very soggy.

Overall a high quality golf experience.

Only completed seven holes due to stormy weather. Those seven holes were excellent. I look forward to returning to complete my round.

Course was one of the best I’ve played in the area. Conditions were great, even with the dry conditions we’ve had lately. Big, well-kept range and all staff was very friendly and helpful. Pace was quick until the last few holes, but the rangers did everything they could to keep people moving. Will definitely be heading back here soon.

I thought it was a interesting course. Would recommend as nice course to play. Only course I played this year that had a cart person, yes she was wearing a mask. I am glad she was out there, I drank all the liquids that I had brought.

While I spent a lot more than I typically would for this round of golf, it was a fun splurge. Had a very enjoyable round. Apologize to the group behind as our group was a bit slow (but not too slow; still finished in under 4 hours despite hacking it around some). Definitely a challenge playing the first time; helpful to play with someone with local knowledge. Still struggled committing to some blind shots. Fair amount of elevation changes and good mix of challenging holes. Probably would not splurge like this again in the near future (Michigan golf much cheaper), but had a good time.