Lorton, Virginia · Washington DC & Baltimore
Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course
A 1982 NOVA Parks course on the Mason Neck Peninsula: rolling, with real water, and a par-3 2nd hit high over a deep ravine that runs up to the green.
- 18Holes
- 72Par
- 6,405Yards
- LortonLocation
- 1982Opened
About Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course
Pohick Bay is the NOVA Parks course on the Mason Neck Peninsula, opened in 1982. It's a par 72 that plays 6,495 yards from the blue tees, 6,034 from the whites, 5,126 from the golds and 4,580 from the reds. That isn't long, but the ground rolls the whole way and there's serious water on several holes, so the park's own advice is to think your way around: course management wins here, not length.
The hole everyone remembers is the 2nd, a par 3 of 168 yards from the back (157 from the whites) that has to go high over a deep ravine running from the tee almost to the front of the green. The 18th is the other one the course points to, a par 5 of more than 500 yards from the tips that bends slightly left down to the green. It's bentgrass from tee to green with some poa mixed in.
NOVA Parks lists George W. Cobb as the architect, the designer of more than 100 courses and of the par-3 course at Augusta National that opened in 1959. There's a range with practice bunkers, putting and chipping greens, PGA lessons, a pro shop and a snack bar, plus an event tent overlooking the 12th and 18th greens.
It's one of 2 courses in Lorton on Yoink, and the closest alternative is Fort Belvoir Golf Club - Gunston, about 3 miles away — handy when your first choice is booked solid.
Booking a tee time at Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course
Book online through NOVA Parks or in the Pohick Bay golf app, or call the shop at 703-339-8585. If you play a lot, look at NOVA Parks' CHOOSE subscription, which trades a monthly fee for cheaper rounds. Everyone needs their own bag with at least six clubs (rentals are available), and kids 7 to 13 pay a green fee and have to play with an adult.
How to get a tee time at Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course
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Golf courses near Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course
- Fort Belvoir Golf Club - Gunston · Fort Belvoir · 3 mi
- Laurel Hill Golf Club · Lorton · 4 mi
- Fort Belvoir Golf Club - Woodlawn · Fort Belvoir · 4 mi
- Lake Ridge Golf Course · Woodbridge · 7 mi
- Burke Lake Golf Center · Fairfax Station · 8 mi
- Old Hickory Golf Club · Woodbridge · 8 mi
- Greendale Golf Course · Alexandria · 8 mi
- Potomac Shores Golf Club · Dumfries · 8 mi
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Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course FAQ
Where is Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course?
Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course is in Lorton, Virginia, in the Washington DC & Baltimore area — about 3 miles from Fort Belvoir Golf Club - Gunston.
Who designed Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course, and when did it open?
Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course was designed by George W. Cobb, ASGCA (listed under History / Architect) and opened in 1982.
Is Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course open to the public?
Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course is regional park (NOVA Parks), public, run by NOVA Parks (Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority).
How many holes is Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course, and what's par?
Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation course: 18 holes, par 72, 6,405 yards.
How do I get a tee time at Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course when it's booked up?
Set a watch for Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course in Yoink with your date, time window and group size. Yoink monitors the course's tee sheet and alerts you the moment a matching time opens, including cancellations. You book directly with the course.
What golf courses are near Pohick Bay Regional Park Golf Course?
Nearby options include Fort Belvoir Golf Club - Gunston, Laurel Hill Golf Club and Fort Belvoir Golf Club - Woodlawn. Yoink watches 109 courses in the Washington DC & Baltimore area.
Sources
Facts on this page come from these pages, checked 2026-09-28. Rates and booking rules change, so confirm with the course.
- novaparks.com · government
- novaparks.com · government
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