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4.0
620 Reviews (620)
5 Stars
360
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
14
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
84.2%
Recommend this course
577 out of 620 reviews
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4.0
7 Reviews (7)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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3.7
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
79.3%
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46 out of 58 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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4.0
620 Reviews (620)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 29
Plays Long 26
Elevation Changes 25
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 32
Locals 19
A Weekend Splurge 17
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 22
In the 'Burbs 18
Worth the Drive 17

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Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Fantastic course; not at Bushwood, Sir!

You can't knock anything here with regards to design or maintenance. If you want game testing firmness/fastness, then you will certainly find it at Laurel Hill. And, in my estimation, you won't find two greater holes than 9 and 14 in the entire state.

The problem with Laurel Hill is the all encompassing elitism that pervades here. With the exception of the maintenance staff and food service staff, the employees and volunteers certainly exhibit the sense of entitlement seldom seen since the downturn of the golf economy.

10 years ago, it wasn't uncommon to see a shop pro or starter put on airs of superiority. But now, while most courses have made sweeping adjustments to encourage growth of the golf landscape, here is a county course that seems to be stuck in it's own ugly past.

I will continue to golf Laurel Hill, solely due to what the golf course offers. It's a shame that such a fantastic layout doesn't have to play by the same rules as many other local offerings, because I have personally rediscovered some less attractive courses due to their renewed emphasis on PR.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bring your short game

Course is in decent shape, greens are very tricky. Driving range is pretty bad, course plsys well. Somewhat overpriced.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Superb/Excellent

This course impresses me every time I play it. The fairways are well kept and the greens are fast and tricky. The bunkers were redone and are in perfect condition. I have never seen it in bad shape ever! It is a great place for tournaments and it is by far the best course in Northern Virginia.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could play this course every day.

Played from the tips and what a challenge. Just wish it was more affordable for the everyday kind of player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic course, excellent condition.

I have played Laurel Hill many times but have never seen it in as good a condtion as it was yesterday. It was incredibly green despite our lack of rain recently. And even though the course has recently been aerated, the greens were true and smooth.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has all the character a great golf course needs!!!

I enjoyed playing this golf course because it was difficult. It was my first time playing it but it will not be the last. I also played it one day before aeration of the greens and that made my day!! Also, it cost me $19.00!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

BEST COURSE IN THE DMV

Laurel Hill is course that is fun challenging & in fantastic condition all the time. The fairways, tee boxes, greens are in great shape & there is no course currently that is in such great shape. The tee times are well spaced out "Kudos to the staff there ". I was a single grouped to a 3 some & we finished the round just over 4 hours. we didn't have to wait on any shot on any hole which to me is paramount. Its is truly worth penny.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course at an Outstanding GolfNow Price!!!

Laurel Hills is a great design with a share of uphill and downhill holes. The fairways are wide, the greens fast (tho some had lots of ballmarks), and the bunkers nice. Practice facilities are wonderful with a great short game area and very much enjoyed the back to basic markings on the mats. Overall, great time on a wonderful country course!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the price

Great course for the price. A very challenging but fair layout, each hole was very unique. Long Par 3’s and Par 5’s and thick rough made it a good break from the shorter courses I have played recently. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course for the Value

It just hosted the U.S. Pub Linx in July. We played the Championship tees but unfortunately it was soaking wet and windy so there was no roll and at 7,100 yards it was a bit of a stretch. For only $60 off of the site it was a steal though. the greens still rolled great but I wish people would fix their ball marks and not leave cigar ashes all over the greens. It's disrespectful!

The bunkers were wet and firm which is how they are ofen played out on tour, hard and firm that is. Hopefully the county will keep this course in great condition; it's a helluva challenge.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Every hole is different and wonderful shot values

Great layout. Every hole is different no up and back. Greens were in pretty good shape. A lot of divots in the fairways but to be expected.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Should have paid the extra money!

The course was great, and the staff was helpful and friendly. My only regret is that I should have payed the extra money for a earlier tee time. I am returning to this course because It was challenging to me but it was also very playable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic

I can't believe i havent played here until now. If you can get a deal on golfnow.com - i'd say this is one of the best public courses in the DC area. 15-20 drive from Arlington/DC.

That said - this is a very long, challenging course. Even the men's tees at 6400 yards have a few 420 yard par 4's - nothing to sneeze at. I would recommend to a (mildly) seasoned golfer - if you can't hit a drive 250+ this course might eat you up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

a Must play course

One of the best public courses in Northern VA area.. Wide fairways make the course very enjoyable.. May compared to Westfield and Raspberry..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful and well maintained.

First, I must say that I love this clubhouse. The facilities are high-quality and the food is superb. I got a hot, tasty sandwich and fries for $7.50. The practice facilities are also a cut above the rest, although I did have to hit off practice mats rather than grass. The practice bunker at the short game area gave me a taste of what was to be my favorite element of the course. Despite the rain, every bunker had the exact same consistency of white, sparkling, fluffy sand. I work at a TPC network course and Laurel Hill's bunkers put ours to shame. A golfnow hot deal makes Laurel Hill a stupendous value.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course

This is one of the best courses near DC. Challenging but fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

place is awesome

See my yelp review. . Overall 2 thumbs way up .. imsum lorem this thing is saying my review is too short. I dont eant to write anymore

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course!

Played just after a tournament so the course was a little banged up. Would still recommend the course to anyone. Great challenge!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

the course is in prestine condition! truly a great test of golf.

I recommend this course to everyone. a great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautifully laid out, challenging, and in great condition

In preparation for the public links championship, the course is in terrific condition. Shot best round of the year as the greens rolled true and held from the fairway. Rough was in the beginning stages of punitive but fairways were generous. Placement of tee shots important due to some sloping. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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