Courses you can play » Stonewall Golf Club

Par/Yardage/Rating/Slope

North » 72/7,002/74.3/143

Description » Opened in 2001, Stonewall is one of three high-end courses set on Lake Manassas. The others are Virginia Oaks (public) and Robert Trent Jones (private). Course is set on beautiful, rolling property that overlooks the lake.

Reason to play » If you don’t have the connections to play at RTJ, Stonewall is the next best thing. Though pricey, it is one of the best layouts and best-conditioned public courses in the Washington area. Clubhouse, practice facilities, and casual and gourmet dining rooms are top notch.

What you’ll love » Fairways. These are some of the widest fairways you’ll find on a quality course in the area. They’re also finely manicured. You’ll feel like Tiger Woods, carving out smooth, symmetrical divots.

What you’ll hate » Houses. Elegant homes line many of the holes at Stonewall. They’re nice to gaze upon and wish, but don’t present the most aesthetically pleasing backdrop. But, hey, you’re at Lake Manassas, so what did you expect?

Grand designs » This is the only local effort for designer Tom Jackson, who has done most of his work in South Carolina. He is no relation to the man the course is named for, Confederate Gen. Stonewall Jackson.

Most dramatic hole » No. 14, Par 4, 402 yards

The back nine at Stonewall is a scenic thrill ride. As one approaches the green at No. 14, Lake Manassas comes into view, stretching wide, like a mural. No. 15 then plays along the lake. From the tee at No. 15, RTJ is evident.

Signature hole

No. 18 » Par 5 » 517 yards

Risk/reward is a constant theme at Stonewall. No hole epitomizes it more than No. 18. With a big drive, players can go for the green in two. Otherwise players must decide between two lay up zones, separated by an inlet. Great strategic hole.

Toughest hole » No. 7, Par 3, 169 yards

The green on this hole and at No. 6 jut into ponds and are set on stone walls. No. 7 is the shortest hole on the course, but don’t be fooled. Hitting and holding the narrow, downhill, two-tiered green is difficult. There is room to bail out left, but that will leave a tough chip, especially if pin is on lower tier.