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Opened in 1939 in honor of John Mercer Langston who served in the House of Representatives as the first and only person of Black ancestry to represent the State of Virginia.
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Perfect for a Fun Round
First time playing and it exceeded expectations. Friendliest staff around and best value for money you can get within 100 miles. It was late fall so the fairways and rough were a little beat up, but the greens were pristine for the season. Open layout on the front gives you an opportunity to score even if some parts of your game are lagging. Relatively easy to walk. Practice greens and driving range are awesome. Will go again as soon as weather permits!
Wonderful staff
This spot is a must when you are in Washington DC. Front and back nines are different in layout but each offer a great test for all types of shots. The staff is the best I’ve ever experienced in 40 years of golfing. They love to talk about the course history and I felt welcome as their excitement about the course was contagious. It’s one of those spots I will talk about and of course had to buy a hat to wear the brand.
Pace of play is repeatedly a major issue. Course does not care at all and lots of players generally don't either. Our round took just under 5 hours on a Saturday morning.
The group in front of us was more than a hole behind the group in front of them on the front, and the group behind us (while we waited on every shot playing at almost a 5 hour pace) was 2 holes behind us.
I really wish they'd charge a couple bucks more and have a ranger out there on weekends to get things moving. I can't imagine trying to play later on in the day.
Condition and layout are fine for the price point.
Langston - DC
This is my favorite course in DC for several reasons: 1) Friendly Staff, 2) Easy to book tee time, 3) Cost of course, 4) Good Food / Diner
Recommend
This is a pretty nice course! Tons of practice areas. Range just down the rd from clubhouse. Course itself isn’t hard but it’s in good shape. There is no shot your getting food at the turn unless your waiting over 30 min. It’s made to order and no hot dog roller for a quick dog. They do have bagged snacks. I will definitely play there again. Do expect a long round . 5 hours is probably the norm.
Great experience first time out
Starting with checking in in the pro shop, found the staff to be incredibly friendly and knowledgeable who offered fantastic advice while giving an excellent history of the course itself. Having only gotten into the game recently, can’t believe I missed the opportunity to play this course when I used to live in Washington DC. You may find the courses at Haines point or rock Creek more aesthetically, pleasing, but the pace of play and the layout here were fantastic with a nice mix of challenges in the occasional straightforward three par hole. Looking forward to coming back and playing here again.