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4.7
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4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7685 yards
Slope 145
Rating 77.5

Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ault, Clark & Associates (1999) Pete Dye (2005) Dan Schlegel (1999) Chris Lutzke (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared or mock shirts are required for men. Denim jeans or denim shorts are not allowed. Shorts must be Bermuda length

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
157 Reviews (157)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 7
Advanced Golfers 6
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Epic!

Staff was super friendly- Hookies lager was delicious- did I mention it's probably the best value of any golf course east of the Mississippi? Can't beat the views or the price- would have considered it a deal at $125 & played for $40. GO PLAY IT & THANK ME LATER- GEM

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Thank you for your review, panuthos. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Worth it!

I have played this course twice now and it is the perfect blend of Beauty and a challenging course. Raised greens right on the river make for a great time. Come emotionally prepared!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/02/2021

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Challenging

Hard fast greens. Challenging course with the speed of the greens. Good layout some tight fairways with bunkers on either side. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/19/2021

Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great place

Worth the trip!!
Pete Dye at his best bring your 60* wedge

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/19/2021

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, unbelievable value

This place was great.

The wind off of the river was challenging, but fair.

I will definitely play again when I am in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/01/2021

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 04/01/2021

Hello. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth It

The river sold me on the course. With that being said it is scenic and well worth it but some holes are tight because you have a river then the golf course then mountain side. Greens are on shelves and relatively small compared to the rest of the course. Have to bring your A game for this course and expect to lose balls

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/01/2021

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, digidom. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/16/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for golfing with us!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/16/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for golfing with us!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pete Dye River Course

Great scenic golf course with somewhat narrow fairways. Mounds and bunkers along most of the holes can make the course a challenge. The New river is in play on several holes along with other wet areas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

River view

Really nice layout along the New River. Some of the smallest bunkers I’ve seen. Really interesting course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent course

Excellent course, always in top notch shape when I come to play. Very friendly and polite staff. Pace of play is always very fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course beautiful setting

First time here but it won't be the last. I was headed to DC from NC so we made a stop to play here. It was very windy the day we played so several holes we were hitting directly into 15 mph winds. The first round is always a learning round so we can't wait to come back, which we surely will
Course is in great shape overall!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day of golf!

Fun day at the River Course near VT. Beautiful holes, great pace of play, and overall excellent golf course. Some very challenging holes, so bring your A game. We will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We keep coming back!

We are enjoying playing this challenging but great course. Highly recommend playing..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great challenging course

we are really enjoying playing the course. The staff is friendly and professional. I would recommend to friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect day

Fairways were lush and soft, not much run out. Greens were hard and fast, well protected. Although they were just aerated. Pace of play was just over 4 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Incredible golf course architecture.

Incredible golf course architecture.If you’re a fan of Pete dye This course is a must. Beautiful course incredible design a real jewel for Virginia tech.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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