Walden Golf Club

When we arrived we were told that the front 9 was closed and we could play the back 9 twice? My wife didn't want to do that so we just play the back 9. We found all of the greens had been recently plugged and were sandy. We had never played Walden before and found the layout to be interesting. I would love to play this course again when it's in top condition. The course could be a diamond in the rough if it had a little more TLC. I'm not going to unfairly crtique this course until I play the entire 18. I like the layout but not the condition of the course. the gentlemen in the pro shop was very polite and accomodating.

I played here once before and don't know what happened. This place needs to place a major emphasis on the fairways and greens; both were in rough shape. I've just starting golfing and thought you were to supposed to hit off of grass in the fairways, not concrete. I won't be returning.

I have been a member here for 12 years and yes we have had some issues. This is a shot makers golf course and unless you play it more then once you will say it is tough. New managemet has done a very good job in just two months. Right now the fairways are in great shape and the rough will beat you up. HIt the ball straight and you will enjoy yourself, For the reasonabe rates they charge it is well worth the money.

Nice layout, fun to play. Got around real fast, not many golfers at the end of March. Snow had just left so no work had been done yet and condition reflected that. Still it was a fun fast round to start scraping the rust off my game. Traps, greens, and geese were the negatives. Fast pace, fun / challenging layout, and great price were the positives. Would definitely like to play it again when course condition is better..

As it stands right now (we played on 4/28/13), this course is in pretty bad shape.

The fairways were verrrry fuzzy - they either hadn't mown them that day (a Sunday?!?), or the mowers were set really high.

The rough was maybe - maybe - 75% filled in. There were bare spots all over the place. Made for some very tight lies, and more than a few profanity-laced tirades from our group.

The greens were still recovering from aerification ON APRIL 28th!!! C'mon, that's just unacceptable for this region.

The sand traps were a mess, too. At least it appeared that they were trying to restore them, but they were not really playable at that point.

Overall, this course looked and felt like it had been neglected for a long time. Really a shame.

Now, for the good: If they could ever get this place back to what it must (I hope) have been when it opened, in 1992, then they'd have a real winner on their hands. Great layout. Very challenging, but mostly fair. And the greens could be really good.

Again, as the course stands right I wouldn't waste my money to play there (I'd probably only pay $30-35 max.). If you really want to waste your money, but would like a little better conditions, go play Glenn Dale. They're way overpriced too, but at least their course is in decent shape.

The course is a short but uses tight fairways, doglegs and hazards to make it a challenging one.The tee boxes and fairways were well maintained but thought it was a little late in the season to just now aerate the greens. The staff was friendly and we did receive a discount for the greens. I will play there again.

I play the course typically a couple times a year and recently played it for first time this season and noticed they're putting considerable work into getting greens and bunkers into shape which has been a issue in previous years as well noticed some irrigation issues have been addressed ,I was worried this course was on it's way to failure but it appears it's making a big rebound ,challenging trek and a good value ,enjoy

the greens were good but fair ways and tee boxes were poor. a lot of bear spots in the fair ways and tee boxes

This is a good community course. The layout is interesting and there are elevations, creeks, lakes and trees that make it challenging at times. Tee boxes are ok, fairways are good. But the greens hadn't woken up all the way and the putting was a little jumpy. Overall, I would play it again.

The course provides some very good challenges ranging from dog legs, water hazards to especially the tightness of some fairways. This was our first time playing this course and we will definitely go back again.

It was good to play somewhere new, however the course needed plenty of work.

Make sure your hitting them straight. I really enjoyed this course but if you have a slice beware. There are several holes with homes on the right and also a street with passing cars. I didn't expect the course to look so well in early spring. Wetlands, ponds and highly guarded greens make this course so much fun. I will be back!!

Course is beginning to get into shape. Still needs some attention but that is understandable for this time of year. Looking forward to how it'll play in a couple of weeks. Loved it last year. Good course for a good value

Course was devoid of any maintenance--no sand in bunkers--greens awful

This was my first visit to Walden. As a newcomer to the course, having so many signs down made it difficult to maneuver. Even getting from one hole to the next was a task. I like the course and would return, but most of the discomfort could be addressed quickly and inexpensively.

Very much in early spring condition, bunkers need a lot of work. Will be interested in playing again when everything has had a chance to grow in

Hope when I go back the sand traps will have upgraded, I do realize it is early spring but some where in total shambles..

I enjoyed the layout, and so did my girlfriend. There is lots of water and traps. Bunkers were not raked, some tee boxes were being repaired and the course is definitely being set up for next summer. But we had fun and really enjoyed the course. There is no driving range, so think about hitting balls before you get to the course.

Walden is a hybrid course, with an original back nine layout and a newer front nine. Some of the holes, like the par 5 2nd, border on ridiculous. Even after a good drive, to go for the green in two requires a difficult shot from a downhill lie to a tiny green surrounded by hazards. Even a layup is difficult, since the landing area is not clearly visible and the fairway slopes to the left into a lateral hazard.

Some of the holes on the original back nine are also quite difficult. The par 5 10th is difficult to reach even in three shots since a transverse water hazard requires a layup on the 2nd shot unless you hit a monster drive.

Conditioning is an issue on some of the greens. The course was originally semi-private but I suspect they are having trouble maintaining a membership base.

Played this course in prime of summer. Course was rock hard and poorly maintained. You were better off in the rough, some grass, then the fairway which played like concrete. I would spend your time and money at better courses such as Renditions or Cross Creek then play here!