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4.0
624 Reviews (624)
5 Stars
363
4 Stars
198
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
84.8%
Recommend this course
581 out of 624 reviews
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4.2
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
3
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5
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.9
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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3.8
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.4%
Recommend this course
45 out of 56 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns high praise for its challenging elevation changes, huge greens, and wide fairways that reward strategic play. Practice facilities, helpful staff, and smooth pace of play consistently enhance the overall experience.

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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Reviews

4.0
624 Reviews (624)

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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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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 75
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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 3
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
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Course Near DC

Nice course. Plays long. They control the carts like crazy so it is inconvenient to go to the different practice areas before the round. Staff is Ok. Not super friendly or accommodative but not surly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 80
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course with good pace of play

Late Saturday PM tee off Easter Saturday. Had read about slow pace of play so did not think we would get round in given 3:30 tee time.18 finished in 4:10. Long course, even from white tees, but wide fairways. Greens are huge and hold pretty well. Will definitely play again. Staff was very helpful and pleasant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don’t sleep on this course!!

This course can fool you on every shot. There’s no flat lies or shots on this track. If you happen to get a flat shot then you may want to check that you are on the right hole. You have to be ready to hit every conceivable type of shot before the round is done. Eventually this course will get the better of you but when you finish you’ll be happy you played it and are finished for now

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bring your game!!

This is a great track that can sneak up on you at any time. Requires some thought before just getting up on the tee and ripping it. Once you’ve hit the green you still have work to do to ensure you don’t give up any shots. There’s plenty of subtleties in the green that can easily turn your par into a bogey or higher. Concentration is a must until you put it in the hole. Finally the views and layouts of each hole is truly an impressive part of your day and you should make a little time to take it in and maybe a photo or two.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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