Royal New Kent Golf Club

We get to the course at 1 when we have a 2:10 tee time, we get told to go off back 9 behind 3 to 4 foursome groups! There were at least 6 carts on the tee box as we are riding up. We teed off at 2:50 and finished 8 holes in 3.5 hours. Utterly ridiculous seeming how early we got there, even asked about best time to tee off from the many groups ahead of us. I traveled almost 2 hours to play 8 holes and watch two groups play in front of me; terrible experience. Marshall didn't seem to care at all about our pace of play concern before the round. The course is great, but pace and lack of staff caring ruined the whole trip.

September 28, 2022. The course was in very good shape. Fairways not plush but very playable. The greens were U.S.Open level hard and fast. High approach shots were leaving no ball mark and puts required a VERY soft touch. We employed a defensive putting strategy. The course is an aesthetic pleasure.

This course was much too tough for me as a mid handicapper. The greens are in great shape but almost impossible for me to handle. Although a beautiful course, it is not enjoyable unless you relish a true challenge of your skills. Bring extra balls!

Drove an hour and a half from Charlottsville to play Royal New Kent with a friend. The staff was friendly, and the practice areas were well kept. I paid 98 dollars, which was great value for a course of this caliber, and included range balls and a cart.

The course was in great condition, and each hole was unique, with a feature that left you remembering them. It was a very challenging course that demands accuracy of the tee, with greens that roll true and fast, with slopes on them that make for a great challenge.

I would definitely come back, as the course seems like it will be more fun once you know the layout, as many blind shots require knowledge of the layout to understand how to play shots properly.

Mike strantz design treated with the utmost respect by the team at a Royal New Kent. It’s a great challenge with a ton of fun mixed in. Better bring the whole golf bag ready to go because you’ll need every club to play well here!

This course is an absolute must play, it is the most unique layout in Virginia and provides one of the best challenges of any golf course in the country. The conditions are often top notch, the people are always friendly and you get to experience an absolute gem of a course from Mike Strantz. Go and enjoy, just dont expect to shoot low.

Demanding layout. Fairways and greens I good shape. Will return again for sure

I was intrigued by the reviews for this golf course. They were not misleading. Hardest course I have ever played. I am a 9 handicap at my home course and shot a 96 from the white tees which I was pleased with. The starter recommended the member tees but they were basically the same tees as the women's tees and my wife would not stand for that. Very unfriendly course for women. No senior women’s tees and a lot of long carries off the green tees. Dry fairway conditions contributed to the difficulty. Would like to play in better conditions but leave wife home

Royal New Kent golf club is fairly challenging for an average golfer, but the overall beauty of the course (especially the front nine), makes it a worthwhile endeavor. The Greens are always in great shape, with just enough undulation to keep one's score respectable. I always look forward to a round on this Mike Strantz designed course.

The course architecture is insane. Tons of undulation blind shots and forced carries depending on what tees you play. Definitely one to come back and play again or play if you haven’t.

From the first tee shot to the final putt every shot is a challenge but totally fair, emphasis on approach play as some severe slopes on the greens. , Cannot rate it highly enough. If your in the area at all don’t miss it. Some really difficult holes,with blind shots. Invest in a yardage book and select the correct tees. You won’t be disappointed.

The course was in great condition the pins are blind on most of the holes but if you know your distances on each club then you shouldn't have a problem.

From the point you arrive in the parking lot through the end of your round, it is a great experience! There were bottles of water on ice in the cart cooler and towels up front for each rider in the cart. The course was in superb condition. The greens were fantastic and the views from the tee boxes are breathtaking. The Club Pro was out on the course in a cart and stopped to talk with us, a very rare act for any courses I have played in the Richmond area.

When we completed our round and arrived at our vehicle in the parking lot, a young staff member brought us an ice cold bottle of water and told us when we were done offloading our clubs, to just park the cart in an empty parking spot and he would come and get it! Again, something I have never experienced at any other golf course in the area. A Fabulous Golf experience at any price!

The course is in great shape. The greens are some of the best I have played this year. This is a course that can be extremely punishing if you are off your game, and it can be very rewarding when you are striking the ball well. They have a great practice range.

First I want to say the course was amazing. Staff was pretty friendly. However the pace of play was atrocious. Made the turn at 3.5 hours and there were 6 groups on hole 10. For the price of the course this is unacceptable in my opinion. Would consider playing again if the tee times were managed better