Stonewall Golf Club
West of the beltway
out I-66 as suburban DC just starts to fade lies the picturesque
manicured links of the Stonewall Golf Club in Gainesville
Virginia.
This Tom Jackson
masterpiece exudes every luxury and amenity all high end courses
inspire to incorporate but few match the level of pampering and
indulgence Stonewall offers. From the huge clubhouse and Brass
Cannon Restaurant not to mention 18 holes of the finest golf this
side of Augusta, Stonewall will exceed all even the most
discriminating golfers expectations.
Amigos Favorite Hole: There is no
one hole that we liked best and to choose just one hole would be a
disservice to the other 17.
Every hole
presents a challenge for both novice and experienced golfers alike.
In addition, the course layout and surrounding environment of lake
Manassas is picturesque and awe-inspiring.
During
the closing ceremony of the media day event, Mr. Jackson made a
point of explaining that his goal was "not" to reconstruct the land
and create a manufactured golf environment but to use the land and
surroundings of Lake Manassas to mold an elegant course that would
take advantage of the “Lay of the land.”
He has certainly
accomplished his vision of a challenging and beautiful course and
Western Golf Properties has accomplished their vision of a fantastic
golf experience.
Mr. Jackson has truly
tapped a sense that exudes a unique golfing experience like nothing
else in the area.
Review Date:
05/07/2002
Course review ratings are conducted on a five point scale. ( 1 = Double Bogey 3 = Par 5 = Eagle)
Tees:
In perfect shape. Lots of room for variable tee settings which allows for proper maintenance.
Fairways:
Beautiful in form, best fairways of any course reviewed this year.
Rough:
Rough is impeccably maintained and thick. The need for keeping the ball in the fairway is crucial at the Stonewall Golf Club.
Traps:
Plentiful in number and variable in shape. Unlike some courses the texture and depth of sand is ideal for good escapes.
Greens:
In beautiful shape. Pin placement was challenging yet attainable but the speed of theses greens will keep even the best putters guessing.
Amenities:
If you enjoy spoiled indulgence, and who wouldn't, the Stonewall golf club sets the bar far above the norm.
Staff Services:
Extremely courteous staff with exceptional service. A plus in every facet.
Pace of Play:
Our review was conducted during a media day outing, so it wasn't a real judge of pace of play. Were trying to request another visit to judge a normal weekend pace of play. But I am sure the same meticulous detail is observed here as in the other areas.
Overall Average:
4.8, Birdie Course
Outstanding Course, must play recommendation
We would like to thank Mr. Robert Ford the Director of Golf/General Manager and Kristen Hammel the Tournament and Event Coordinator at Stonewall Golf Club for inviting the GolfinAmigos to their media day event.
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Location:
15621 Turtle Point Drive, Gainesville VA 20155
Tee Time Phone:
703-753-5101
Course Type:
Semi-Private
*The opinions expressed in this course review are those of the individual reviewer(s) and do not reflect the editorial opinion of
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