Review Date
July 26, 2008

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Reviewed by: PalmerLP, Shoots in the 90s

Summary:
The first time that I visited this course was in April 2008. I live about 10 minutes away. Because I am a new golfer, I was really thrilled and impressed with the scenery by the river. After playing different courses and then going back to Virginia National this weekend, I no longer had the "newbie" awstruck feeling. $84 is the "prime" weekend rate. Due to our schedules, and the addicting need to get on a local course, we sucked up the high fees. Here is the cause of my disappointment and feeling of not getting my money's worth.

1) A good portion of the greens were in poor shape. Holes 13 and 14 were horrible. Brown patches of dirt and sand mix made it impossible to get a reasonable read on ball speed. When the ball hit these spots, the ball ran like it was going across a linoleum kitchen floor.
2) We counted 6 ball cleaning stations for 18 holes. 4 of them were BONE dry, and the 2 that had water smelled like sewage.
3)While teeing up near the river, 4 (illegal I assume) immigrants were walking the cart path with coolers and fishing gear. LIKE IT WAS A PUBLIC WALKWAY FOR FISHING THE RIVER! They were just talking and walking like we weren't even there.
4) Tee boxes were in sorry shape. Now I know that as the season moves on, they get chewed up but, patches of clover and even Dandilions show me a complete lack of effort. (And remember...the prime time weekend rate is $84.)

Take advantage of Evening rates after 3pm. $30 I think. Even their Twilight rates are more than this course is worth. $59 between 1-3pm.

Customer Service:
Not bad. They greet you with a cart when you pull into the parking lot, and take it from you when your round is complete.

Similar Courses Played:
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
Goose Creek Golf

Review Date
April 27, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Tom-VA, Shoots in the 70s

Summary:
A gem of a golf course that get little notice (or play) due to it's out-of-the-way location.

A very interesting, fair, and scenic layout that plays along the Shenandoah river and up into an adjoining mountainside. Two holes have an elevation drop that must be 80 feet on the tee shot (one is a par-3).

Course conditions are usually very good, but maintenance (mowing, bunker raking, etc.) can lag at times. There is new ownership that has not yet gotten maintenance to the high level of the previous owner. Greens that once were the among the best in the area are not only average.

Great value for the price.

Customer Service:
Very friendly staff.

Similar Courses Played:
Raspberry Falls
Blue Ridge Shadows
Worthington Manor
Whiskey Creek

Review Date
February 12, 2007

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: dcwilliam, Shoots in the 80s

Summary:
Maybe I was expecting too much from the reviews, but my friend and I didn't think much of this course. The front nine are boring and too tightly spaced. Fairways bump into each other at times. And the fairways and greens were awful: huge bare spots. It was wet when I played, and the course is built on a river, so it doesn't drain terribly well.

However, the back nine were fun. There were a few holes that made the course worth playing.

I just don't know why this course has gotten such high ratings.

Review Date
October 7, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: barracuda, Shoots in the 80s

Summary:
I had a membership at this course last year. It is a phenomenal golf course and a great value. $35 twilight during the week for a spectacular golf course in spectacular shape, with spectacular views. I couldn't wait to get here every day and play it. Search for my picture of the 14th hole here. Great vista of the surrounding areas. Definitely a must play!

Customer Service:
Staff is great!

Review Date
August 7, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5