Sly Fox Golf Club

Our team from Virginia Golf Course Reviews visited Sly Fox Golf Club Sunday, April 14 for a review session. “Its Slopey ” was the introductory description provided by the staff – and proved to be pretty accurate of the fairways and greens. Most of the holes have serious undulations or slopes. The greens and fairways have very few flat spots. Choosing your tee box carefully.

Our team was alerted that the “back nine gets a little tricky, but you’re gonna love it.” The views on the back nine offered some jaw dropping sites. The stretch between holes 10 green, 11 and 12 in particular offered the best views on the course. Hole 10 with its rolling left-slope and elevated green could be the signature hole. The 11th with its drop across the water to a large green could also be a signature hole! Hole 12 is just a great hole design. A fun, challenging hole.

Four tee boxes offer plenty of challenge for all levels of handicappers, those playing from the forward tees get a break from some of the difficult angles presented from the back tees. The two middle tees vary, sometimes near each other and sometimes 75-100 yards apart. All the Par 3s are just fun to play.

The course is well cared for – but, be warned, there are few flat lies in the fairway or the greens. There is a limited menu in the grill. Hot dogs are recommended and six taps and a wide selection of canned craft beer is waiting for you at the end (or beginning) of your round. Very affordable!