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4.2
442 Reviews (442)
5 Stars
208
4 Stars
133
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
83.8%
Recommend this course
364 out of 442 reviews
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4.0
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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4.0
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.3%
Recommend this course
34 out of 44 reviews
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Course Highlights
Potomac Shores features a highly regarded layout with elevation changes, sloping greens, and long par 4s that reward precision. Well-maintained fairways and greens, friendly staff, and smooth pace of play consistently impress golfers throughout the season.

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Holes 18
Type Resort/Public
Par 72
Length 7020 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.7
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Course Details

Year Built 2014
Fairways Latitude 36 Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (2014) Jacobson Golf Course Design (2014) Chad Goetz (2019)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Lockers

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Reviews

4.2
442 Reviews (442)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Patio Dining 11
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 17
Elevation Changes 17
Undulating Greens 17
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 14
Locals 12
A Weekend Splurge 10
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 9
Worth the Drive 8
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

WOW! Perfect Condition! Best course we played all year!

WOW! Played today 6/18/2021 and it is in PERFECT CONDITION and is an AMAZING Golf Course! 10 out of 10! The Arlington Seniors Golf Club played here 2 times this week and everyone truly enjoyed it! Craig "The Club Pro" is super nice and very helpful, too! We will be back for sure!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome!

Course is beautiful. Fairways are absolutely immaculate. Greens are fast, but true. Tee boxes are nice, just recently aerated, which was odd. One of the most beautiful courses in the area, definitely the best public course around quality wise. Could use a Marshall driving around, was backed up 3 groups deep on a few holes. Will definitely play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course is in great shape

Course is in great shape. But they really need to keep the driving range up and operational

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

almost back to great condition

It's almost back to superb conditions. The greens needed mowing and rolling. But great to see much of the bare spots and fairways have returned to the original condition. I don't like the moving the old 18th hole to be 16th hole. The new 18th is a tough finishing hole with that big barranca...just make sure you play the appropriate tee for your driving length...played with people who just didn't have the length to play the gold tees ad finally moved up near the end of round. Great elevation changes and wide fairways...as expected the new 16th is a bit easier with the bunker changes. Townhouses everywhere on 16.....I think next to Laurel hills the best range in the area....just needs a better chipping area....and yes it's pricey...look for deals and afternoon rates...great clubhouse and wonderful veranda to eat on or post round drinks.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course!

As always, Potomac Shores was in great condition. Unfortunately, because of the time of year, as to be expected, the greens were aerated and sanded, but you can tell it will be in fantastic shape in a couple of weeks. We still had a great time and the guys I played with thoroughly enjoyed the course. It was their first time playing the course and they all swore they'd be back to play it when it's in peak form. Enjoyed the round and the course and looking forward to a great season when the course is at peak!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Course is descent condition

Greens were aerated otherwise course in good condition

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Horrible condition

It had been 3 years since we played Potomac Shores, primarily because the last time it was in poor condition. I saw a deal time on Golfnow and thought, maybe they’re improved. I was very wrong. It beyond belief anyone is a member. The conditions are awful. The rough is completely inconsistent. The tee boxes inconsistent. And the greens, after being dressed, we so poor the starter actually said to us... make up your own rules on the greens. The layout is good. The people being paid to maintain this club should be fired. It’s almost insulting they have a price of over $100 for these conditions. It’s not worth more than $35. Worst conditions I’ve ever played in N Virginia.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Top course in VA

Phenomenal course all around. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens are kept to perfection. Free range balls as well. This course is the most professional course in the northern VA area. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Cool challenge

First time there on a weekend morning but pace was good since they don’t cram tee times together like some places. In great shape considering fairways still dormant. Between the elevation changes and very windy conditions that day, was quite the challenge, esp front 9. Still fun though, would recommend.

Only suggestion, maybe offer something with a better look at the holes for first-timers. Could barely make out anything on the scorecard, pics were so tiny.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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