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4.3
450 Reviews (450)
5 Stars
214
4 Stars
134
3 Stars
54
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
82.9%
Recommend this course
370 out of 450 reviews
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4.3
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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4.3
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.1%
Recommend this course
30 out of 37 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

4.3
450 Reviews (450)

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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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 36
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

Course review

The Zoysia grass was dormant in the fairways but like most Zoysia courses, it's nearly impossible to get a bad lie. The greens were a bit inconsistent for holding shots. Some of my well struck shots held, others didn't. For some strange reason the club owners have changed the starting and finishing holes since the last time I played the course (about 3 years ago). The starting hole is now half a mile from the club house and the same for the finishing hole. What used to be the 18th hole is now the 16th hole and what used to be the 1st hole is now the 17th hole. This is something I wasn't expecting and was disappointing. Otherwise, it was a nice experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
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 39
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Experience at Potomac Shores

Scored a great hot deal at Potomac Shores and the course was in great shape. Course conditions were exceptional. The best fairways in the area. Greens recently aerated but still rolled true and fast. Definitely will be back in the future. Great layout to test your game. Short par 4’s, long par 4’s, longer par 3’s, shorter par 3’s. Elevated tee boxes and Challenging but forgiving course. Professional staff, and great food at the clubhouse. Definitely one of the top courses in the NOVA area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golfer1

Always a good course to play. Just was not informed that the greens had recently been areated.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid top notch course

Great course, friendly staff. A must play for the area!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hard but fun

Course was in great shape, worth the money. Difficult and very sloped course, extremely fun. Highly suggest bringing more balls than normal!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs maintenance

Overall a nice layout. Rolling hills with lots of elevation changes. Greens and fairways were in good shape but the green surrounds were in very rough condition. Lots of bare spots and weeds. Not anything that can be remedied in a short amount of time.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Must Play

This course is perfect. Tee boxes,fairways and greens are in excellent condition. I will play this course again when I’m driving up north again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course...bring water

Played on a Tuesday morning with two other guys. Pace of play was excellent. We never saw another group and finished in under 4 hours. Course was in excellent condition. Greens were quick and rolling well. Odd routing doesn't bring you back by the clubhouse until after #16. Drinking water is only available at the two on-course bathrooms so bring extra water.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic

I recommend this course and play with my friends again

It’s very nice course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
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 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Not worth it

course is tough and great condition, staff and lack of amenities makes it not worth it. slow play and no food or drink. skip it

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved this course

Didn’t play well at all but this place is fantastic, I’ll be back as soon as my game improves!

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