Independence Golf Club, Virginia
In Virginia, Independence Golf Club is a top semi-private option and was designed by Tom Fazio.
600 Founders Bridge Blvd, Midlothian, Virginia 23113, US
(804) 601-8600
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About Independence Golf Club

Independence Golf Club is a premier public course west of Richmond with stay-and-play options as well as the capability to host your next event. The 18-hole Championship Course offers an exciting Tom Fazio challenge having undergone new renovations for faster rounds and healthier turf, while the 9-hole Bear Course can accommodate overflow play. For those who are interested in nontraditional golf, Independence boasts both Disc Golf and FootGolf options. The cottages and lodges on site are fully equipped with gorgeous views of the course for a serene stay away from home. Independence includes seven different conference rooms and suites with coordinators who can help organize casual to elaborate business events. Nearby amenities include a physical therapy treatment center, Canopy Adventure Park, and art programs for all ages. Independence offers golf schools with professional coaches and new technology to help all golfers meet their goals.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★
Acres260
Year Opened2015
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsCasual, Fine
Room TypesSuite, Cabins/Home Rental
Short CourseYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Independence Golf Club

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
225 Reviews (225)
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great

Great everything, never a bad day at Independence.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

great deal on a great course

Got a great deal for me and a buddy. Played on a holiday at 12:50 at a really nice course for $33 each. Course is always in great shape, no complaints.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

awesome greens.

Independence Golf Club is a great place to play golf.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent challenge

The course is one of the best in the area and for the money it is the best. It was in great shape and the greens were perfect. Will definitely play it again as soon as possible.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

One of the best.

My friends and I loved it. The course was beautiful and the staff was awesome.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Staffs are all super friendly

I always love this golf course as usual.
One thing i want to mention is how crews in this club are amazing.
A couple days ago I booked a tee time via golfnow.com and played with my friend. Next day morning I realized that I left my watch in the golf cart after round. I called a front desk to know if they hold the watch, and I was able to get it back. I was really appreciated the crews. My watch is not that expensive but it is very valuable to me. Thank you again!

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

This course is very well maintained

Thankfully, you do not need a 4X4 vehicle to get from greens to tees. This is one of the courses that actually has cart paths in the Richmond area.

This is a great course for those of us long off the tee box. Many of the holes require carrying hazards off the tee box, even if you tee it forward.

Large greens help to get the GIR, and are challenging but not impossible to get a few birdies here and there.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Very Good Course with Excellent Amenities

Independence is a great course and it was in very good shape. The greens are in excellent shape. Some of the fairways are having some issues and there are large spots in some fairways (mostly front nine) that are being re-sodded. It was obvious that the issues are very actively being addressed, which is great. Again, overall, the course was in very good shape and it is a challenging but fair layout. BTW - The practice facilities are the best in the area. It was a great day of golf...

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Thought it would be better

I waited along time to play this course. For the discounted Golf Now price it was worth it but, for the regular price of $70 I've played courses in much better shape. The fairways were not good and the rough was maintained well.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice layout with excellent practice facilities.

Greens and tees were in very good condition. Nice layout with great practice facilities. This is the second time this season that I have played the course and on both occasions the fairways were in very poor condition along with many areas of the rough.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Greens are fast

I have always loved this course. Greens are fast and challenging which I love. Only downfall.. It was cart path only in 96 degree weather.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Fairways awful for price

Course was maintained like a $25/round course, not $75/round. Would be a great layout if better taken care of...

First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Fairways in terrible shape

Course is extremely overpriced for condition. The fairways and greens need a lot of attention.

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First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

+3 on last three holes shot 74

Alot of sand but was not in any. Played well enjoyed course.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course, Fairways sparse, Greens rolled well

Nice course visually however several fairways were very sparse, discussed with staff, reason is large quanity of rain without sufficient heat. individual stated that the fairways had been improving over the past few week. There were many workers observed on the course. Greens rolled very well, speed is moderate.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

I liked this course

I liked this course because it is in great shape and was challenging yet fair.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Greens great, fairway... not so much

I played yesterday on 5/27/13. The golf course is long and challenging. I expected this. The greens were quick and rolled very nice. I expected this. What I did not expect was the condition on the faiways and rough. I'm not sure if there was a disease in the grass or something of that nature. There was ground under repair marked ALL over the place. Many other areas were simply hard pan dirt with no grass at all. $70 for this course is a joke. The driving range and facilities are nice, but not that nice. Stick to Sycamore Creek, Providence, or Hunting Hawk. You'll save $20-$40 and have a similar experience.

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First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful undulating hill side course cut through forest with plenty of water to dodge

Excellent facilities with a great view from every tee box. Water is a feature on many of the holes and accurate driving is a key to scoring low here.

Large greens with many dips and turns, but in really good condition. In fact, everything was in first class condition except for the fairways, which were patchy and uneven, with many bear areas.

A problem with a late spring apparently - with the rest of the course in a perfect state, it was a shame. I look forward to playing it again soon as I am sure the course will recover.

Pace of play was monitored closely as well, which made for an enjoyable game with no hold ups!

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

this course has good greens

this course has excellent greens and provides a good challenge for long and short hitters.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course and design, but conditions need some real attention.

I've played this course about 10 times over the years and always look forward to playing it -- good design, challenging holes but still forgiving (generally wide fairways). And, it's always been in good shape, but not this year. Played in mid-May 2013. Granted, we've had a very cool March and April, so the Bermuda hasn't really had a chance to pop. But the fairways and rough are in terrible shape - hardly any grass left to "pop" when it does finally warm up. Fortunately, the greens are still in fine condition, as were the greenside bunkers. My guess is that their maintenance budget is limited and they decided to focus on the greens, which should be the priority. Expect to play "winter rules" all summer long.

Verified Purchaser
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
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