Oak Marr Golf Complex

This review is about PGA Professional Soo Young Lee.
I have worked with him twice and can’t say enough about how great he is as an instructor. I’ve played for about seven years and have worked with many coaches. I have not been able to take what they’ve taught me and play well on the course. Working with Coach Lee he has you work on the most important thing which is solid contact and compressing the ball. There are no tricks or items used in order to get this, we just repeat solid contact with the ground and getting the tempo right. Easier said than done, but he has my ball flight going in the right direction and on the right trajectory. If you want to improve your game, I highly recommend Mr. Lee.
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We played mini golf first last Saturday. Cute little 18 hole course and the gentleman who sold us tickets was super nice. They also sell ice cream and water if you need something refreshing on a hot day. Next we hit the driving range. Prices are competitive with other spots in the Nova area and it was really quiet. We hit from the upper bay and thought it was perfect for our needs. Six deer were around the range eating the grass so that was the onl issue, trying not to hit one in the head.

I’ve been playing golf since I was seven or eight years old I’m in my 50s so I’ve seen a lot of golf courses — golf complexes driving ranges etc. Overall Oak Marr is an excellent facility for all levels of golfer. The driving range has the covered/​heated two level boxes. It also has plenty of the open air slots. The ball machines are right there close by. The prices are fair and they have a scaled purchase if you are going to hit a lot of balls or will be coming back — I think they have a $ 20 five token deal.
Overall the complex grounds are maintained quite well although I have been there in past years when it was the dust bowl out on the range but not a lot you can do I’m sure in August/​September in DC. They have a very large putting green, that has been segregated for putting and chipping.
Let’s be clear — this is a par three golf course. I’ve seen some comments about the length of the holes «not being built for the long ball» it was;t supposed to be, It’s a par three course… the next level up from a par three course is an executive course with par 3’s and par 4’s and then there’s regulation with par 3,4 and five’s. This is a great par 3 course and if we will talk about the distances, there are two holes that will allow you to use your middle/​longer clubs. There’s the 180 and 200 yard holes and several others in the 150 yard range. A recent Unilocal review discussed a lot of the things that I was pleased with as well so I will not dwell on them here. But it has to do with the signage, yard markers etc. all decently maintained. There is another Fairfax County facility called Jefferson Park. That is an executive course with par 3’s and par 4’s it’s in Falls Church on 29.
The price is reasonable for nine holes. They have a very good loudspeaker system that clearly announces the name of the next foursome to report to the tee. pace was OK but my last round we were about 20 minutes behind but not much you can do about that. A lot of the golfers there are new /​inexperienced and pace of play is not at the forefront of their mind.
This is a review of the golf complex and part of that, I assume would be the putt putt golf course. I’ve never played it so I’m not making review of that. I’m going to assume is at the level comparable to the golf complex.
Oak Marr is a great place to hit some balls or if you want to practice your short game you can play a quick round.

This a practice course as it has a tiered and lighted driving range… thats open till 10pm. As such you can work on your swing from turf or grass (seasonal) tees… the couse is only 9 holes and par 3, so only expect to work on mid to short game… the best part is this of this practice couse is the very big chiping an putting green to work partnof the game if you want compete… as they do have practice sand trap, which we all find our selfs in when we are going for it…

I’m only starting to play golf and am not good at all, but I love playing it and hitting balls. The driving range here is great, plenty of lanes to hit, including a deck. There are plenty of targets and markers for you to aim at and to gauge your distance. They also have a small sand bank area to practice your chipping and such. 20 $ will give 5 tokens and two tokens is a full basket, a decent amount to hit by yourself.
There is also a course next to the range, as well as mini golf but I have not played on either.

BLUF: The golf at Oak Marr golf course isn’t built for the long ball. In fact it’s quite short but it’s a very well maintained 9-​hole course with great practice facilities. Add in the mere cost of $ 17.00 per game and it’s well worth the trip.
Ranges: Great quality all the way around.
Driving: There are 2 driving ranges, one for the public and the other for the golf school. This arrangement makes it easy for all levels to play without interfering with one another… I just wish every place did it this way, lol.
Although I’m not a fan of artificial matting, which is what they use here at least Oak Marr has newer mats with multiple rubber tees at each station making it easier to set your height of the ball. I also liked that the distances are not only clearly marked but also accommodate for distances up to 260yds and more. What I really appreciated was the price for a bucket of balls. $ 7.00 per bucket but the more you buy, the cheaper it gets. I went with the 5 buckets for $ 20.00 and saved some tokens for next time. One other thing… if you don’t have clubs don’t worry they have some to barrow for the range, no charge.
Sand/​Chipping/​Putting: This practice area northwest of the clubhouse and directly left (west) of the 1^st Tee. It’s quite large and one of the better ones I’ve come across. I enjoy this course but that reason alone would have me coming back.
Fairways: Being a 9-​hole Par 3 course the fairways are all pretty short and straight with the longest being the 3^rd and 4^th holes with a 187 and 200 respectively. That said there is a slight slope, a couple water hazards (one on hole 3) to contend with not to mention the sand traps that surround the green at 6 and 7. Because of it’s size I found all the Tee Boxes well cared for from Blue to Red.
Greens: Moderate sized and well cared for with a medium speed and no dramatic breaks that I can recall. I did find the apron surrounding the greens very forgiving and it could probably be cut a little longer if they wanted to increase the difficulty of the course.
Sand Traps: I found the Sand traps 3 times this day but appreciated the moderate to low bunker height allowing me to get to the green with a single stroke from the trap… a rarity for me.
Overall: This is a good course at a great price that takes you away from the noises of the city and into the relaxing atmosphere of the woodlands. Although it may not feel crowded it is quite busy so be sure to make a reservation if you expect to get a tee time 703−255−5390. All in all the best value is the price and solitude so I find it A-​OK with me, 3 Stars.

Friendly staff. Had a nice two-​level driving range. Well maintained course. The 7^th and 9^th holes have challenging water hazards. Expect to drop a few in the pond or work around it.
The pace was over two hours for nine holes on a Sunday morning, but a marshall was on the course to keep things moving. $ 20 for nine holes; $ 11 for a bucket on the range; overall good rates for the area. They also have a mini golf course in the complex. Overall a pleasant experience.

Started a short game class here with the famous Benny N. He’s very professional, informative and in tune with the game. The golf complex is set back behind the main rec center. The pro shop is small and simple but friendly folks man the desk. They have coffee and junk food and clean restrooms. The driving range is typically and there is lots of parking.

Great place to hit balls. I like the upper level where I can get sun on my face while simultaneously better my swing.
$ 20 for 5 buckets of balls seems like a bargain.
Plenty of parking.
Lots of slots to hit.

Overall a pretty disappointing place to play golf. «TPC Oak Marr» is a fairly fun and challenging set of par 3s, but the staff seem to believe that it is a 5-​star resort. Very strict and unfriendly in the clubhouse, completely unwilling to let you squeeze in early/​for another round. Also, there’s a roaming «Marshall» who dropped by 3 or 4 times to make sure we were following the rules. The 5-​some in front of us with multiple children holding us up severely was deemed less of a problem than we were, though.

A nice 9-​hole par-​3 county golf course for beginner/​intermediate players. Two holes with water hazards. $ 20 on weekends.

Had a lot of fun hitting balls here. There are tons of places to hit from here and most of the golfers here are fairly casual which is nice for beginners.
I brought my copy-​editor here (thank you Kim V. for coining the term) to teach her a little bit about golf and she was embarrassed of her «developing skills» but we were able to be far enough away from others so she wasn’t so self conscious and she could focus on the ball.
Really looking forward to coming back and playing the Par 3 course and be looking at the distances it looks like it will be a fun course to play.

This review is for the 9 hole par 3.
Just a little on the high side at $ 20 and $ 4.50 for a pull cart is a little expensive IMO. It is Fairfax County so I guess they cater to the local crowd who make big bucks living in the County.
I played with two other people on a sunny Sat June afternoon.
Could not have been a better day for golf.
By & large the course was in very good condition. The tee boxes on some of the holes could be upgraded.
Number 7 and number 9 are over water and with pin placement, can be quite challenging.
They have a double decker driving range so you can stay dry even in the weather.
They have the County sponsored Everybody Golf School as well for those who want local lessons.
Overall not too bad for a public par 3.

We did the mini golf and it was fun. Nothing special or spectacular like water hazards or mechanical windmills. Just a low key place that’s pretty cheap.

I love coming here to relax and hit a few balls

I’ve gone to the driving range many times here, and enjoy it because no matter how busy it is, there is always an open spot. The driving range consists of a double decker on one side, and an enclosed/​heated area on the other.
About 2 weeks ago, I played their par 3, 9 hole course for the first time. There aren’t many of these in the area, but they are great when you want to play some golf but not spend the entire day doing so.
I did not sign up for the membership programs that allow you to book tee times a week or 2 in advance, so I was only allowed to make reservations 2 days in advance. The staff were all very nice, and I did not have any issues at the golf complex.
The greens were well kept, and there is even a bathroom midway for those that rehydrate themselves a little too much. The course is also easy to walk; I carried a half set of clubs and walked the course without passing out. =)

I generally go to Oak-​Marr Golf course for both the Driving Range and a round of Golf.
The Driving Range is good size with the lower level and upper levels. They also have space allocated for putting and chipping.
The Golf training is good — have taken some lessons from the guys there.
Golf course — 9 hole, par 3 course. The course is fast or slow depending on the moisture on the surface and the mowing. Makes it kinda fun if you play there regularly.
There are 2 holes with water hazards but the rest of the holes are standard found at other public courses.
Bad — The holes are too close to each other so watch out for a wild swing.

My friend and I are what you would call golf posers. He pays for lessons, I pretend to mimic what Tiger Woods does. I bum other people’s clubs. I pretend to know what the hell I’m talking about with respect to birdies and bogeys. Sad, isn’t it?
The driving range has a pretty big capacity. If you can’t find a spot on the bottom level, the upper deck usually has empty spaces. Buckets of balls are about 6 – 7 dollars each but can be cheaper if you buy a token card. The tokens are what you use to retrieve buckets.
I’ve played the course once and I sucked hardcore. Yeah, I lost a bunch of balls but then again, they belonged to my friend. Sucks for him. I think most of them landed in the woods somewhere. There are 9 holes and two of the holes have water traps. 2 or 3 of the holes have wooded areas that you might lose your shots in. In the summer, they have water for golfers every couple of holes. When we played, there was an old man driving around in a golf cart, another witness to my horrible game.
All in all, not a bad place to play or just hit a few shots on the driving range. Surprisingly, there are a lot of kids on the driving range. Maybe their parents are trying to get them on the PGA circuit.
Never played the mini golf course here, but I’d probably cheat anyway.

The good: great set up with practice putting and chipping greens. Good driving range.
The not-​as-​good: Price is standard, not a great rate. The course is semi-​well maintained, greens are slow though.
The bad: They act as if they are private. They are sticklers for the rules and even have people patrolling on carts who randomly drive up next to you and watch you take your shots. Ridiculous. Also, they are a little rude in the «club house». For the price they charge, I would expect more.
Would I go again… maybe, but only because of the location. Par 3 courses are boring.

I’m giving it four stars because it is good for what it was designed for, a community center and a 9 hole par 3 course. It is relatively cheap to play here. A lot of older golfers like to play here but they’re not that slow, at least in my experience. It’s challenging enough so that you won’t get bored but you shouldn’t lose any balls here. Oh, there’s a couple water holes so maybe you will if it messes with your head.
If you’re not playing the course, you can practice at the range. There’s also a mini golf course there too. I have yet to play it though. Then there’s the community center complete with pools, gym, and other things to keep you busy.