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4.1
548 Reviews (548)
5 Stars
164
4 Stars
263
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
24
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
90.5%
Recommend this course
482 out of 548 reviews
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4.1
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
96.3%
Recommend this course
26 out of 27 reviews
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4.2
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
45
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.2%
Recommend this course
95 out of 103 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6405 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.0

Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course in Lorton has been one of the area's most popular public courses since it opened in the early 1980s. Playing at Pohick Bay is like playing two golf courses in one, with a front nine that has long, tree-lined fairways and a hillier back nine that features a variety of doglegs and water holes. It is a definitely a shot-maker's course so be prepared to use some creativity and some thoughtful strategizing doesn’t hurt either. The constant up and down of the golf course provides uneven lies and a number of blind shots. The dramatic terrain also makes it a tough course to walk. Trees frame most of the holes, demanding accuracy but also providing a peaceful and secluded feel. Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course is popular amongst locals for being one of the most challenging and yet also one of the most affordable courses in the area.

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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1978) John LaFoy

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities

Reviews

4.1
548 Reviews (548)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 34
Thick Rough 14
Bunkers 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Advanced Golfers 18
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 17
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 18
Convenient to the City 17
Worth the Drive 17

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Pohick Golf Course

The condition of the course was very
disappointing. There was a temporary green
and several of the fairways were browned
out.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/16/2024

Thank you for your feedback. We take your opinion seriously, and are working everyday to improve the customer experience.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cost too much for the courses conditions and time of year

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/10/2024

Hi u271042445, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your input on the pricing and course conditions. We strive to provide value to our customers and will take your comments into consideration for future improvements. Thank you for choosing us for your course needs.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

James, the starter, and Bob, the counterman, provided excellent service

My partner and I were treated royally. Inclement day broke as we teed off at 10:00. Finished 18 in under 4 hours. Recommend riding cart as many up & down hills. Hate the the par 5 over the water on the back nine, as it forces two shots to lay up for a 200 yard 3rd shot over water to the green. Too many balls can't carry the water.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Gorgeous course, great layout

I really loved this course my first time out. Very different to a lot of the DC area courses with tight parkland fairways and some really extreme doglegs. The greens were in great shape and surprisingly fast for the winter. I'll definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/10/2024

Hi u314164425719, thank you for your amazing review! We're glad you enjoyed our unique course layout and well-maintained greens. We appreciate your support and can't wait to welcome you back for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Would be nice if the starter and Marshall actually did their job . Round took almost 5 hours

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/28/2024

Thank you for your feedback. We take your opinion seriously, and are working everyday to improve the customer experience.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pohick

Great course with the best driving range around the area. Challenging on some holes for sure and makes you utilize your clubs and lay up a few times. Greens are in great shape but very slow and difficult to judge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/10/2024

Hi u314164534447, thank you for your positive review! We're glad you enjoyed our course and found it challenging. We appreciate your feedback about the greens and will take it into consideration. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 12/13/2023

We’re thrilled to hear you had a positive experience. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazing golf course and Wonderful staff

Golf course is very good design. Very popular for many golf in the area. Staffs are wonderful and absolutely friendly. Also only $25 for replay, let’s do 36 holes everyday

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/13/2023

Hi Brighton1974, thanks so much for rating us. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/13/2023

Snonaut, thanks for the rating. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kudos to the maintenance crew for keeping the greens in very good condition

The cart path between holes 13 & 14 need repaired

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 12/13/2023

Really appreciate the rating, Rgseiler. If there are any details you’d like to share about what we are doing well, we’d love to learn more!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Need to have some accuracy as the fairways are tree lined with slopes helping your ball to roll into them. The elevation changes keep it interesting. Enjoyed my day there.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 12/13/2023

Hi Rgseiler, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your day at our course. We appreciate your mention of the accuracy needed on our tree-lined fairways and the interesting elevation changes. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/13/2023

Hi Ewellner,

Thank you for your feedback and positive comments about the maintenance crew. We appreciate your observation regarding the cart path between holes 13 & 14 and will address it promptly. We strive to provide the best golfing experience for our customers.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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