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Sligo Golf Course
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4 reviews for Sligo Golf Course
4 reviews in English
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Review from Jon H.
8/14/2011
Surprisingly, this is one of the nicer experiences I've had on 9's in the DMV area. First off, the prices and tee times for weekends are great. About 2 days before we went online to reserve a tee time, and almost every conceivable time was available for Saturday morning and the prices were the same (which was nice). $24 per person to walk the 9 hole course.
We showed up at 7:10 for our 7:45am tee time, and it was a pretty steady flow of traffic, mostly senior, women, and beginners. Two things, 1) its a bit hard to find based on google maps but only 30 mins from Arlington, so its easy to get there, and 2) morning tee times = no morning food served. But, the coffee is free =).
Tee'd off at 7:40 with my 2 buddies and a fourth we picked up. First hole is actually sort of nerve racking b/c the tee off is RIGHT IN FRONT of the club house, where everyone is queued up. But, straight shot, so its not too much pressure.
The course is well maintained, really nice greens and fairways, and a GREAT course to walk. No uphill or downhill, mostly flat, nice pathways. A cart is almost a waste here. The holes are challenging (for me as a beginner) but nothing crazy (maybe except for the last hole which is a dog leg right). The blue tees are all about 150-350 yds, so you don't have to play with drivers if you aren't ready (I hit my 3-wood mostly on long holes).
Overall, a really fun place to play 9, and the rate of play is perfect for beginners but not too slow for advanced players. I played with 2 buddies that are low/mid 80's to low 90s players and they had a lot of fun and enjoyed it.
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Review from Michael M.
Washington, DC
6/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
Hey, for a 9 hole par 3.5 its not bad.
The price is a little steap in comparison for the Metro area ($24 for 9 and $12 more for another 9) it comes in a littler over the $35 everyone else is charging to walk 18.
BUT, as of June 27th, this was BY FAR the best kept grass (fairways, rough, greens) I've played all season.
The course isn't THAT challenging, but if your a boogie golfer, you'll have to work for it.
The club house has a full beer and food selection that will satisfy almost anyone (expect people in a rush)
Only real down-side (after accepting the course for what it is) is the pace of play of the regulars (soooo sloooww) and no beer cart. -
Review from Paul M.
7/17/2008
Well, until I came here I thought the only decent thing connected with Sligo was W.B. Yeats. This is a great spot.
Montgomery County Golf do a lot of good work - and this 9 hole course nestled under the beltway in Silver Spring is a fabulous spot if you want to slip out of work early (not that I would ever do that) and get 9 holes in. Heck go round twice and get in 18.
They have carts, but it is easily walkable, and at $19 for 9 holes it's a bargain - and ideal for junior golfers if you have any. If you have more time and can handle the traffic head to Langston in Anacostia - but when you want to get in a "quickie" this is the spot.
Just one thing- they do not have water on the course so bring a bottle with you if it is hot.Listed in: DC Area Swing Clubs
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Review from Andrew S.
Washington, DC
8/21/2008
Bushwood this ain't. What it is is a damn nice little public course that's well maintained, staffed by friendly old duffers and easily accessible. You can be in and out in under 2 hours if it's not crowded. They've made some changes over the years which have improved the playability while adding some interesting challenges. Be prepared for slow play on weekends, as there are frequent groups of octogenarians who insist on walking. But who am I to complain, as they've likely been playing there since before I was born and have earned the right to play at their own pace. What I will complain about, however, is the phenomenon of the "golf date". Some dork brings a girl and tries to teach her to play golf while making a complete ass of himself along the way. You know the type, dockers, wraparound sunglasses, red face. No doubt software salesmen who drive 3 series bmw's. I've been stuck behind these jackasses more and more lately. They have no regard for the people behind them. Their only real value is that their bulging midsections and ponderous pace provide a pretty easy target for a hooded 7 iron line drive shot. Oops, did i forget to yell FORE?
Check out Sligo, it's a nice little place to wile away a couple hours.
