9660 Fairway Drive , New Market, VA 22844, US
(540) 466-3769
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About Shenvalee Golf Resort

Shenvalee Golf Resort is a 27-hole property in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley with a 42-room motel onsite as well as a Fairway house that has four bedrooms. The original Shenvalee Olde Course opened in 1927 and a third nine was built in 1964. The motel was added in 1969.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★
Year Opened1927
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities & Services

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesRoom
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Shenvalee Golf Resort

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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful views

First time playing at this course. Greens are very well kept and can be quick. Will definitely go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging and forgiving

We played with some stiff wind Creek was nice to start on and followed up with Miller

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 29
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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After 40 years"………

Had not been here for forty years and the place has changed pretty dramatically. A little dried oUt in places but very good nonetheless. Greens in good shape . Tee boxes fine. Some nice elevation changes and a nice pace of play. 👍👍

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 51
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
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Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

NICE COUSE, BUT OVERPRICED

After reading this, I know it sounds salty, but I'm just advocating for what you once had at the Shenvalee. Please bring it back!

"Very disappointed with The Shenvalee"

For years, the Shenvalee has been a course that was moderately priced and was a regular destination for this reason. The course, which is usually in good shape, is not a challenging course and is great for beginners or for anyone to just enjoy an easier, relaxing track.

For some reason this year...new clubhouse?, inflation?, greed?, they decided to increase rates significantly. Weekend rates are now $60 and weekday rates are $50!!! Just last year, I was able to get afternoon tee times there for $25 - $30. And now they're $40 (oh, $35 after 5PM when you might not finish in the shorter months of the year). Everyone understands that price increases are inevitable, but wow!!!

The thing that has always set this course apart for me and many others was that it catered to golfers that didn't want to pay $75 at courses like a Bryce Resort or Massanutten Greens.

I used to say, this course was fantastic because "they knew how to turn a profit because they know how to get lots of people to come out and play." AND they did it by having rates that were affordable and matched the level of the course difficulty and layout.

Well, I can't say that anymore, and I am playing other alternatives now. Thanks for ruining something that you've been known for for many years. The next thing you know, the membership prices will be gone and it will be another exclusive country club in the Shenandoah Valley (which might be what some of the "members" are trying to do).

Oh, by the way, while all golf prices have increased and it is quickly becoming a "rich person's sport," here are some other options at nearby courses that are the same price or cheaper but with longer, more modern challenging course layouts (18 holes with cart).

Lakeview Golf Course - M-TH - $46 F-S $53

Caverns Country Club - M-F - $30; S/S $40 (the Range Shenvalee used to and should be)

Heritage Oaks M-TH - $53; F-S - $58

Of course, if people continue to pay the rates, why would they ever lower the price. Well, for now, I will save a few bucks per round and go elsewhere. And it really does sadden me to say this as I used to enjoy going there 20 - 25 times per year as part of my 100-150 rounds of golf I normally play each year.

Here's to hoping (and I sincerely mean this) you'll change back to that nice, rural golf course you've always been, but probably not. It looks like $$$ you want to be like a "Northern Virginia" course...nothing special and expensive.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Shenvalee

Great overall golf course. Recommend seeing if a tournament is being played before booking.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 47
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Other Courses in The Valley

“The Starter” for the course is very unprofessional. He’s rude and just a horrible person to non members. The course may seem nice but is laid out in a confusing manner. It’s expensive. Other courses in the valley priced better, better design and much more customer appreciation.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun

Great course several ways to play good shape nit real expensive. Good food Very friendly people

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great staff friendly people on course, course was in great shape

From the clubhouse to Starter they were very accommodating got of early Group in front of us let us play through, played with two Lady members on last hole and had fun with them. Course was in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very enjoyable

A bit confusing at times to find next tee, but course in very good condition and quite enjoyable. Beautiful backdrop of mountains.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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