Location » Nokesville, Va.
Phone » 703-754-7111
Fees » $29 Monday-Thursday; $31 Friday; $39 Saturday-Sunday
Par/Yardage/Rating/Slope
70/6,367/72.1/125
Description » The 38-year-old, no-frills course remains unchanged from its original, minimalist design. Built on farmland, Prince William is an open, straightforward, relatively flat course with little bunkering and few other hazards.
Reasons to play » Low rates and uncrowded, with a relaxed atmosphere and decent greens for a casually maintained course. A fireplace, more than 100 years old and part of the property’s original farmhouse, typifies the rustic clubhouse. Good course for beginners.
Municipal options » Better known for its strong collection of high daily fee courses such as Bristow Manor, Virginia Oaks, Old Hickory and Stonewall, Prince William County provides three moderately-priced, 18-hole municipal alternatives, each with a distinct character. Forest Greens (Triangle) is a worthy challenger to its upscale competition. General’s Ridge (Manassas Park) is tight and tree-lined with severe elevation change. Prince William is the least challenging of the trio.
Signature Hole » No. 17, Par 4, 443 Yards
Longest par-four on the course features a downhill tee shot, followed by an uphill approach to a green that slopes sharply forward from back to front. Doesn’t play as long as on card. No. 17 concludes the best stretch on the course — six scenic holes, which run around the perimeter of the property.
Toughest Hole » No. 11, Par 3, 242 Yards
A dog-leg par three? It’s not just length that makes this hole tough. Forest looms on the right. A creek runs across the fairway and up the left side. Green is protected on left by a large bunker and behind by thick vegetation. If you can’t hit a fade, best advice is to lay up.
Longest Hole » No. 12, Par 5, 565 Yards
After the beast that is No. 11, the next hole is no relief — a three-shot par-five with out-of-bounds (backyards) on the right. This is the first par-five on the course and is followed by another. No. 12, at 482 yards, however, can be reached in two shots.
