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4.1
630 Reviews (630)
5 Stars
369
4 Stars
198
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
85.2%
Recommend this course
587 out of 630 reviews
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4.5
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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3.9
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.5%
Recommend this course
44 out of 54 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

4.1
630 Reviews (630)

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 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Could be good, but hugely disappointing

The course was incredibly soggy, significantly harming the quality of play and consistency of fairways and greens. Some very muddy sections, too, and caked bunkers as well. But we haven't had any rain in over 2 weeks, so this was entirely self-inflicted through poor course management/greenskeeping and awful drainage infrastructure. Otherwise this could be a great place to play, but in this condition even on a beautiful day with no recent rain made this course incredibly overpriced.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course but

5.5 hour round..no Marshalls no help from staff

Why do we have membership for a municipal course???

Ridiculous you can’t get a time at a public funded course without going on golf

Now

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A great layout

Got a good deal and enjoyed playing on a beautiful afternoon. Cours conditions were very good but the rough was extremely penal. So much rain they haven’t had a chance to mow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice day cart path only

This is an excellent course. Long from any tee box. Great condition. However it was cart path only which increased playing time. Long walks to and from the cart. I plan on playing again- on a dry day.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Laurel hill

Course was over watered. There was no rain and the course was a swamp. Not worth $119 on a weekend

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/11/2024

Hello, u314165598980. Thank you for taking the time to review and leave your feedback on your recent round with us. It is always our utmost goal to provide our golfers with a fun and enjoyable time and we apologize if we missed the mark. Please feel free to reach out to our staff in the pro shop with any additional concerns. Thanks for choosing Laurel Hill Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course aeration

The course was aeration 2 days before I t-off. I wish the management tell me in advance before I book.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Play the appropriate tee box if you want to enjoy your round

Great course. Great layout! However…the course plays about 350 yards longer than what the scorecard reads due to numerous significant uphill shots. Play one tee box less than you normally do if you want to post a normal score.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/28/2024

Thank you for your insightful review, jabrusseau. We're glad you enjoyed the course layout and appreciate your tip for fellow golfers. We hope to see you back at Laurel Hill Golf Club soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st round at Laurel Hill

I liked the layout, was quite challenging. The greens were in good shape but fairways & tess were inconsistent.

I’d play again on a weekday, I presume weekends would be really slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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Commented on 08/28/2024

Hello, u6942197. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Laurel Hill Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Flagship Fairfax course

It's been a hot hot summer in DC area..the course was almost over watered. Greens are slow, slow so they can save them from the brutal heat. Even late afternoon, the course was so spongy from watering in spots.

Greens are huge , rough is still lush but not as thick in spots due to the summer heat.

The fairways is spots are full of unfilled divots. Some greens I could have spent an hour cleaning ball marks. It's public golf but come on people.

It's a great course. LONG, long even from white tees. It's a tough walk. Big elevation changes and long walks between tee boxes.

Fairfax County puts money into this course/facility. Great driving and chipping area. Food is standard but fine. Staff has improved. They still have this weird relationship with members and tee time availability to the public...It's strange having a public course with members. Eisman teaching center has it's HQ here, there's indoor and outdoor lessons, club repair, etc available.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 08/19/2024

Thank you for your detailed review, bluemelonheads. We're thrilled you appreciate the course and facilities, and we'll pass your feedback on course conditions to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Laurel Hill Golf Club soon!

Played On
Reviews 53
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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