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Pendleton Golf Club
📍 6383 Declaration Dr, Ruther Glen, VA 22546, USA
★ 4.5 (213) Easy to bookPendleton Golf Club in Ruther Glen is an 18-hole course that earns a 4.5 rating from 213 Google reviews. Golfers praise the well-kept conditions, the hilly, challenging layout and an excellent driving range, though some blind tee shots mean the course rewards a bit of local knowledge. Reviewers also describe a quick snack bar and a friendly day out on the course.
The course from above
Tee at the bottom, green at the top. Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Hole layout © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Pendleton Golf Club scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 547 | 436 | 157 | 378 | 498 | 397 | 210 | 409 | 447 | 3479 |
| Blue | 521 | 419 | 152 | 347 | 484 | 386 | 176 | 380 | 416 | 3281 |
| White | 493 | 369 | 147 | 320 | 465 | 375 | 139 | 357 | 368 | 3033 |
| Yellow | 451 | 338 | 142 | 294 | 449 | 349 | 126 | 313 | 347 | 2809 |
| Red | 354 | 306 | 137 | 277 | 221 | 239 | 95 | 237 | 268 | 2134 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| Handicap | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 5 |
| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 462 | 453 | 220 | 495 | 428 | 529 | 190 | 411 | 426 | 3614 |
| Blue | 410 | 407 | 194 | 489 | 390 | 513 | 167 | 382 | 402 | 3354 |
| White | 368 | 349 | 171 | 458 | 352 | 486 | 149 | 353 | 371 | 3057 |
| Yellow | 325 | 306 | 152 | 411 | 311 | 449 | 130 | 323 | 331 | 2738 |
| Red | 298 | 244 | 127 | 376 | 283 | 372 | 109 | 282 | 300 | 2391 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 |
| Handicap | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 6 |
Par 72, 18 holes. Course rating / slope shown by tee. From published course data. The course doesn't publish a scorecard online, so tee names or yardages may be out of date.
Reviews
Played course on 31 March 2026. Don't let the brown grass fool you. This course is in great condition. The regulars told me the course is so green during peek season. Course has a great layout with a lot of blind tee shots, dog legs, and a few elevation challenges. Tee boxes are level and cut nicely. Fairways are wide but some have few margin for error. The greens are in immaculate condition. They roll fast!! With some holes having a lot of break. The bunkers are well maintained as well. For practice they have a full size range that looks to be both mat and grass. Also a chipping/putting green to practice short game. Glad I took the 45 minute drive to play this course. Highly recommend to anyone in the area that is looking to get a bang for their buck!
Holy blind tee shots batman. Had a fun time but definitely helps to know the course! Seems like most holes had a mound of some sort in the fairway and you can't see the landing spot and can't see the pin. Makes it fun and challenging. Conditions were great and holes that make you think and plan. Definitely will return!
We play golf 3-4 times a month and I am less interested in the clubhouse, food, and beverage. My focus is on quality of the course and if there is a driving range. Pendleton has an excellent driving range. The course itself is aesthetically pleasing and in great condition. Fairways are full, greens are excellent, and the sandtraps are clean, well groomed, with lots of sand ( not dirt). You will not find weeds taking over fairways, greens with bare spots or diseased, and traps that have been neglected. Our group had an excellent experience at a fun and challenging course. Will definitely play again.
Great day. Super people. Cart was a little slow but it still made it up the hills. The course is challenging because it has lots of hills and some blind areas. Great conditions. Snack bar was quick and people were pleasant. Didn't have a drink cart today and it was hot so we got extra drinks at the snack bar for the back 9. Some fun areas to drive between holes, like a little forest get away.
⭐️☆☆☆☆ (1 / 5 Stars) – Great Course, Abysmal Customer Service Pros: Well-maintained grounds, challenging layout Cons: Unfriendly staff, overly aggressive ranger, hidden pricing, poor customer service The Details I played here recently with my family, and while I have to give credit where it’s due—the course itself is very well kept, challenging, and plays nicely—the customer service from the staff completely ruined the experience. Check-In & Front Desk: The check-in process was miserable right out of the gate. The head golf pro (Jim) had all the charm and warmth of a cigar store Indian. Zero welcoming atmosphere. Pace of Play Harassment: My son and I were out playing a twosome. It was my son’s very first time playing on a real golf course. We finished nine holes in just over two hours—a completely reasonable pace for a twosome with a beginner. Despite the group behind us never catching up, the course ranger confronted us at the turn to claim we were "behind pace." I explained the situation, but he completely dismissed me. Favoritism on the Course: After grabbing food at the turn, the ranger approached us again on the 10th tee and ordered us to let the group two slots behind us play through. It was blatant favoritism—clearly treating members or friends with special privilege while treating paying public guests with outright arrogance and disrespect. You’d think they were running an elite, private club like Augusta, not a local public course. Lack of Transparency & Management: They offer six different playing packages on their website, but good luck finding out about them in person—staff won't mention a thing when you walk in. Management is completely lacking. I’ve seen warmer greeters at BJ's and Walmart. Policies: They enforce a strict no-alcohol policy (which, thankfully, I bypassed by bringing my own beer). The Silver Lining The two young ladies working the grill at the turn were actually very friendly, and the food was decent and reasonably priced. That was the only bright spot of the visit. Bottom Line For the money, the overall experience was severely dragged down by rude, arrogant management and pushy rangers. Unless you enjoy paying money to be treated like an inconvenience, save yourself the frustration and find another course to play.
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