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Golf
Burke Lake Golf Center
6915 Ox Road Fairfax Station, Va. 22039 703-323-1641 http://bit.ly/burkelakegc
• 18-hole, par-3 course, 2,843 yards. • Putting green and chipping area. • Burke Lake Golf Academy group and private lessons: 703-324-9719. • Short game holes from 90-200 yards. • Clubhouse offers food service, clubs and golf supplies. • Pull carts and clubs are available for rent. • Two-level driving range with 64 hitting stations; 24 are heated and covered.
Greendale Golf Course
• 18-hole regulation, par-70 course, 6,237 yards. • Bermuda grass fairways and several water hazards. • Practice putting green. • Clubhouse offers food service and golf supplies. • Power carts, golf clubs and pull carts are available for rent. • Private golf lessons and outing packages are available.
Jefferson District Golf Course
7900 Lee Highway Falls Church, Va. 22042 703-573-0444 http://bit.ly/jeffersongc
• 9-hole, par-35 executive course, 2,415 yards. • Practice putting green and chipping area. • Great walking course for all ages. • Clubhouse offers food service and golf supplies. • Pull carts and power carts are available for rent. • Additional features: 18-hole miniature golf course, lighted basketball and tennis courts.
Oak Marr Golf Center
• 9-hole, par-3 course, 1,456-yards. • Large practice area for chipping, putting and sand shots. • Lighted, 78-station driving range with target greens, sand bunker and grass tees. • Covered and heated driving range stations allow for practice in all weather conditions. • Everybody Golf School offers private and group lessons: 703-255-5396. • Additional instruction for ages 7-18 through The First Tee: 202-479-2588.
Pinecrest Golf Course
6600 Little River Turnpike Alexandria, Va. 22312 703-941-1061 http://bit.ly/pinecrestgc
• 9-hole, par-35 executive course, 2,462 yards. • Putting green and 10-outdoor practice nets. • Indoor practice bays and TrackMan 4 golf simulator. • Clubhouse offers food service and golf supplies. • Pinecrest Golf Academy offers private and group lessons: 703-941-1061. • Golf clubs, pull carts and power carts are available for rent. • AFGL-certified, 18-hole, par-60 Foot-
Golf course. To reserve a FootGolf tee time, call the course.
Pleasant Valley Golf Club
4715 Pleasant Valley Road Chantilly, Va. 20151 703-222-7900 http://pleasantvalleygc.com
• Upscale, 18-hole, daily fee course and driving range. • Owned by Fairfax County Park
Authority. • Independently operated by a private golf management company. • For fees, tee time procedures and operating hours, call 703-222-7900.
Laurel Hill Golf Club
8701 Laurel Crest Drive Lorton, Va. 22079 703-493-8849 http://bit.ly/laurelhillgc
• 18-hole, par-71 championship course, 7,102-yards. • 30-station driving range. • Putting green, chipping area and practice bunkers. • Power carts, golf clubs and pullcarts are available for rent. • Clubhouse offers food service, event catering and golf supplies. • Eisman Golf Academy offers private and group lessons: 703-919-3056. • Lessons for ages 7-18 through • The First Tee: 202-479-2588.
Twin Lakes Golf Course
6201 Union Mill Road Clifton, Va. 20124 703-631-9099 http://bit.ly/twin-lakes-gc
Two courses; two golf experiences; one location. • The Oaks Course, 18-hole, par-71, 6,715 yards. • The Lakes Course, 18-hole, par-72, 6,695 yards. • Putting green, chipping area and driving range. • Clubhouse offers food service, special event catering, clubs and golf accessories. • Eisman Golf Academy offers private and group lessons: 703-919-3056.
Golfers, please note:
Cart rental and greens fees vary by site. Call the course of your choice for information. Metal golf spikes are prohibited at all Fairfax County Park Authority golf courses. Senior and Junior rate availability varies by course.
Junior Golf Fairfax
Golf Fairfax is committed to encouraging juniors to learn, practice, play and enjoy the game. Golf is an excellent family sport that promotes good manners, builds friendships and can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Juniors ages 5-17 receive discounted greens fees and range balls at all courses. Classes, camps and lessons are also available for ages 5 and older. To learn more, call the course of your choice.
USGA handicap service offered
Handicap services are provided at Greendale, Jefferson, Pinecrest, Twin Lakes and Laurel Hill golf courses. The hands-on system allows you to enter your own scores and get an updated handicap, which you receive twice monthly. The Handicap Index is computed under the USGA Handicap System. By enrolling, you are eligible to participate in Virginia State Golf Association events. Handicap services are available year-round. Contact any Park Authority golf course for more information.
Golf Classes Get Golf Ready Parent/Child I
(9-17 yrs.) This course covers grip, posture, ball position, alignment, chipping, putting and fullswing fundamentals. Course orientation, etiquette, rules and basic understanding of equipment are also covered. Classes at Pinecrest are held indoors during inclement weather. Parent participates in class with registered child.
4GG 5--55 minute lessons--$193 Location Day Time Code Begin $
Pinecrest GC Sa 10am 5N2.EHT1 7/9 4GG
Starting New at Golf (SNAG)
(5-7 yrs.) Course covers basic golf elements in a modified form for kids. Children have fun using larger and more colorful clubs to increase confidence and coordination. All equipment is provided. Athletic shoes are recommended. Classes at Pinecrest are held indoors.
4GB 5--55 minute lessons--$152 Location Day Time Code Begin $
Pinecrest GC Sa 1pm C5A.VG3U 7/9 4GB Pinecrest GC Su 1pm C5A.W1QK 7/10 4GB
SNAG II
(5-7 yrs.) Prerequisite: SNAG I. Students review and expand upon fundamentals learned in SNAG I using additional training aids to reinforce proper technique. All equipment is provided and athletic shoes are recommended.
4GB 5--55 minute lessons--$152 Location Day Time Code Begin $
Pinecrest GC Sa 2:30pm D71.SLYE 7/9 4GB Pinecrest GC Su 2:30pm D71.GPYP 7/10 4GB
Junior Get Golf Ready I
Class focuses on fundamentals and step-by-step drills. Topics include grip, stance, target and balance. Range balls are included in the class fee and loaner clubs are available.
4GB 5--55 minute lessons--$152 Location Day Time Code Begin $
Pinecrest GC Su 12pm 8C0.YJCQ 7/10 4GB
Junior Get Golf Ready II
(7-12 yrs.) Group lessons covering additional rules, course etiquette, club grip, putting, stance and golf swing. Range balls are included in the class fee and loaner clubs are available.
4GB 5--55 minute lessons--$152 Location Day Time Code Begin $
Pinecrest GC Sa 11:30am 265.N4AD 7/9 4GB
Get Golf Ready I
(13-Adult) This PGA-developed class introduces game fundamentals to new golfers. Grip, stance, set up and ball position are taught for putting, chipping and iron play along with hitting tee shots with hybrids and woods. A basic knowledge of golf equipment is included. Range balls are included in the class fee, and loaner clubs are available. Final class is held on the golf course.
4GB 5--55 minute lessons--$152 Location Day Time Code Begin $
Pinecrest GC Sa 9am AEE.XX6X 7/9 4GB Pinecrest GC Su 10am AEE.61HH 7/10 4GB
Get Golf Ready II
Prerequisite: Get Golf Ready I. This course covers advanced topics for beginning golfers. Aim and alignment are introduced to putting, chipping and iron shots, and hybrids and woods are hit without a tee. Range balls are included in fee, and loaner clubs are available. Final class is on the golf course.
4GB 5--55 minute lessons--$152 Location Day Time Code Begin $ (13-Adult) Coed
Pinecrest GC Sa 11am F2A.SKJ7 7/9 4GB
(13-Adult) Ladies only
Pinecrest GC Su 11am 46F.J05P 7/10 4GB
Get Golf Ready-Taking it to the Course
(13-Adult) Prerequisite: Get Golf Ready II. This course transitions students onto the course to put their skills into action. Range balls are included in the class fee and loaner clubs are available.
4GB 5--55 minute lessons--$152 Location Day Time Code Begin $
Pinecrest GC Su 1:30pm 436.0RAW 7/10 4GB
Golf-Recovery/Trouble Shots
(13-Adult) Prerequisite: Beginner Golf Ready or equivalent. Lessons focus on proper setup, club selection and recovering from trouble situations in addition to course management.
4GB 5--55 minute lessons--$152 Location Day Time Code Begin $
Pinecrest GC Sa 1pm A6E.6LGY 7/9 4GB
Tournaments
To register call : Burke Lake events at 703-323-1641 or Jefferson at 703-573-0444
Par 3 Challenge
Saturday, May 14 10 a.m. Jefferson Golf Course
(Adults) Participants will compete in an individual stroke play tournament. Jefferson’s tee boxes will be moved around to turn the entire course into a par 3. Tee box locations will be kept secret until the day of the event. $35 per player. Rain date May 21.
Spring Two Team Tournament
Saturday, May 14 8 a.m. Burke Lake Golf Center,
(Adults) Teams of two players compete in an 18hole scramble format. Closest to the pin contests. Prizes for First, Second and Third place teams. Registration begins 30 days prior to event. Limited to first 48 teams. No rain dates. Cost: $85/team. Fee due at time of registration, includes lunch.
Summer Scramble
Saturday, June 11 10 a.m. Jefferson Golf Course
(Adults) Teams of two compete in a 9-hole, scramble format (captain’s choice). $70 per team. Rain date June 18.
Father’s Day Golf Tournament
Sunday, June 19 8 a.m. Burke Lake Golf Center,
(7-Adult) Teams of two players compete in an 18hole scramble format in three divisions: Father/Jr. 7-12; Father/Jr. 13-17; Father/Adult partner. Closest to the pin contests. Prizes for First, Second and Third place teams in all three divisions. Limited to first 48 teams. Registration begins 30 days prior to event. No rain dates. Cost: $85/team. Fee due at time of registration, includes lunch.
Red, White and Blue Tournament
Sunday, July 3 8 a.m. Burke Lake Golf Center
(7-Adult) Teams of two (2) players compete in an 18-hole scramble format. Closest to the pin contests. Prizes for First, Second and Third place teams. Limited to first 48 teams. No rain dates. Cost: $85/ team. Fee due at time of registration, includes lunch. Registration begins 30 days prior to event.
Junior 18-hole Tournament
Friday, July 15 8 a.m. Burke Lake Golf Center
(7-17 yrs.) Junior golfers compete in an 18-hole individual stroke tournament. Players compete in Three age divisions: 10 and under, 11–13, 14–17. Prizes for First, Second and Third place in all divisions. Closest to the pin contests. Registration begins 30 days prior to event. Rain date: July 22. Cost: $30/ includes lunch. Fee due at time of registration.
Saturday, July 16 10 a.m. Jefferson Golf Course
(Adults) Participants compete in a 9-hole stroke play tournament utilizing a modified Stableford scoring system. This system awards points for good scores (double eagles, eagles and birdies) and deducts points for poor scores (bogeys and double bogeys). The participant with the most points wins. $35 per player. Rain date July 23.
Junior Club Championship
Friday, August 12 8 a.m. Burke Lake Golf Center,
(7-Adult) Junior golfers compete in the season-ending tournament. An 18-hole individual stroke tournament for all age divisions: 10 & under, 11 – 13, 14 – 17. Closest to the pin contests. Prizes for First, Second and Third place in all three divisions. Special prize for overall low gross champion. Registration begins 30 days prior to event. Rain date August 19. Cost: $30/ includes lunch. Fee due at time of registration.
Club Championship
Saturday, August 20 8 a.m. Jefferson Golf Course
(Adults) Participants compete in an 18-hole stroke play tournament. Players are placed into flights based on their first 9-hole score. $50 per player. Rain date August 27.
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