Springfield Golf & Country Club

My new employer had their beginning of the year staff meeting here. I didn’t know what to expect which blew away my expectations. It made me appreciate the company I work for for holding such an elegant event at such a nice venue.
I haven’t been to many country clubs like this so I guess this gets high grades by default. However I was very impressed and grateful to be here. Our staff meeting went on for 8 hours with employee recognitions, announcements, speakers from different organizations talking about topics ranging from ethics to communication to retirement planning. While the groups of employees would’ve been a knockout meeting anywhere, this venue with their design made it more powerful.
The large room where we had our meeting for the 100+ employees reminded me a lot of a place where couples have wedding receptions. Located on the second floor, It’s also over the beautiful view of the great golf course which I hope to play at someday. The staff was accommodating with their service and the food and beverages provided were tasty and presented elegantly. It’s a reflection of what my employer represents and I’m glad they think highly of us to hold their meeting here.
My favorite news was hearing the company has their meeting here every six months so that means I get to return here again!

We decided to visit some extended family for the Holidays and ate here the day after Christmas. Overall, for what was paid, I expected a lot more.
Food: I had the Prime Rib Special, my wife had a shrimp entrée, and my daughter ordered (of all things) friggin’ pizza. All of it can be summed up in one word…‘disappointing’.
Prime Rib: I ordered it rare with the assumption that they had a delicious cut of meat slow-​roasting for their dinner hour. It turns out that the prime rib was pre-​cooked, then re-​fired. Furthermore, that it was coated in a blackening seasoning. I knew about the seasoning, but was unaware that the prime rib would essentially be re-​heated with some seasoning on it. This was undoubtedly a ploy to sell prime rib that did not sell earlier in the day (or week). Very disappointing. Lastly, it was so unevenly cooked that it was a crime against the animal. Half of it was medium-​well, the other half medium. How? I have no eff’ing idea. Mind you, it was nowhere near rare… I am not even sure how they achieved this, but it is a first for me.
Despite that, the flavor was good. The seasoning was nice, and the horseradish cream sauce that I requested paired well with the blackening seasoning. Unfortunately, none of that could make up for a re-​heated piece of meat that was overcooked in a manner that not even I can fathom. (²⁄₅)
Shrimp: The shrimp were large and cooked well, but the flavor lacked seasoning. There was absolutely no nuance with this dish. (²⁄₅)
Sides: The sides were all disappointing. The veggies seemed like they could have been fresh — at one time or another — but were soggy and overcooked. The mashed potatoes tasted more instant than real — even though I am certain they were ‘real’. Again, not sure how they achieved this, but they did. (²⁄₅)
Pizza: My daughter’s $ 7 – 8 pizza was on a pre-​made (Boboli-​like) crust, undoubtedly a premade sauce, with low quality mozzarella cheese. I could have bought a quality, large cheese pizza for this price. This is shameful… (²⁄₅)
Rant Time: Any ‘high quality’ restaurant that cannot muster the culinary skill to make my child a homemade quality meal, does not deserve my business. I believe that all parents want their children to eat quality, homemade food from a restaurant (especially at a country club) — not processed crap. Not only would it be cheaper to make your own sauce and dough, it would be infinitely better as well.
I have zero respect for establishments that somehow believe that since it is a child they are serving, that the child deserves a lower standard of food. Unacceptable.
Food: ²⁄₅
Service: This was the bright spot of the evening. The service was all on-​point, expedient, efficient, and very respectful. One of our servers had a sense of humor (the young man), but the female had no personality and seemed like she didn’t want to be there. Not so much so that it was distracting; but it was noticeable. Despite the sour taste she left in my mouth, it did not overshadow the hospitality of our server or the manager on duty.
Service: ⁴⁄₅
Atmosphere: This is a beautiful set-​up. Overlooking the nice grounds and the dining room looked pristine. Everything about the atmosphere screamed ‘upscale dining’. Even most of the service met the expectation when one dines at an establishment in this category. This would be a great place for a nice family dinner, a date, or a get-​together on a company level, or a family level. Very classy.
Atmosphere: ⁵⁄₅
Price: Unfortunately, the price does not justify the quality of the food. From re-​heated prime rib that was cooked in a manner that rendered it two completely different levels of doneness, to a lack of nuance in terms of seasoning the shrimp dish, to serving my daughter substandard and processed food that one would receive in an Elementary School’s cafeteria, yet charging 10x the price; I could not be more dissatisfied with the overall value of the establishment. For those reasons, I would never return.
Price: ¹⁄₅
Final Thoughts: For me, this is a classic case of a place masking themselves, and ‘dolling themselves up’ to look like a fine dining establishment, but when you get right down to it; the quality of the food, the preparation of the food, and the overall flavor of the food speaks for itself. I would strongly recommend spending your money elsewhere, unless you are into mediocre and disappointing food for a premium price.

What a charming spot tucked away off of busy Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield, Virginia. I had no idea this private cove existed but I’m glad I had the pleasure of visiting this weekend.
My daughter’s high school cheerleading program has been using this facility for their end of the year banquet for a few years, I was told. This was our first year in the program and all the way around it has been top notch and classy, culminating with this event. There is plenty of parking, and the grand entrance is something to note. The entire club is decorated for Christmas and it is beautiful. It really set the mood for the evening.
After a few short words from the coaches, we were introduced to the buffet. The food was mediocre. Some kind of baked/​oven fried chicken circled in spinach with a warm, cream sauce. My daughter said it reminded her of a frozen dinner she once had at a sleepover. There were also cheese tortellini, quartered red potatoes and steamed broccoli. The servers put out sliced sheet cake at the end. It looked like it came from Costco but after one bite, I knew it didn’t. The cake was the star of the menu! So unbelievably moist. You could tell you get what you pay for and believe me, our tickets were cheap compared to the types of events that normally would be hosted here. I could imagine grand weddings and golf events…
Food: 3 stars
Location: 5 stars

Company Holiday Party was held here this week consisting of a cocktail hour with open bar and passed appetizers and a sit down buffet dinner, both held in the main dining room upstairs.
The space was very nice and festively decorated for the holidays, staff very attentive, and the bartenders exceptionally quick and accommodating. The food was a little hit or miss however.
Standouts were:
Passed appetizers: puff pastry with peach filling, thai chicken molded onto sugarcane skewers, crostini with caramelized onions, and the little fresh sandwiches of mozzarella, prosciutto and basil.
Prime rib: the most succulent slice of beef juicy rare beef that I’ve had in a long time with a nice zingy horseradish sauce to accompany it.
Special vegetarian plate: several folks at my table were vegetarians and instead of being limited to the salad and roasted veggies on the buffet, the country club had prepared a special plate for each with a tower of roasted pepper, mushrooms, and squashes garnished with a sprig of fresh rosemary (next year I’m definitely rsvping as a vegetarian — this vegetarian plate was the most tantalizing thing)
Rice with dried cranberries and nuts: Fantastic
Clear misses:
Dessert shooters: first off it wasn’t clear from the dessert table which shooter was which (apple pie, pumpkin pie, chocolate mousse, pecan pie, chestnut cheesecake) and most of them missed the mark in flavor composition. (My table ended up having a tower of half eaten plastic shooter cups.)
Dinner rolls: Hard
Buffet itself: no signage to indicate what dishes were, causing several people to abandon plates of braised beef and mushrooms as it wasn’t obvious from looking at the contents of the warmer that it was a beef dish.

I came here for an office dinner party. The place is spacious. We started off with drinks, cocktail shrimps, and bread. All of it was delicious. Then we moved over to a private room that accommodated our large group. I started off with she crab soup. I can’t remember how it tasted but it was good. Entrée I order the filet mignon with a side of pasta. It was not dry and good in portions. For dessert I got the crème brûlée. I only ate part of it because I was getting full. I do love how crispy the top is.
This place can easily be missed when driving. Just remember the country club is in front of the shopping center that has a giant in it.

I’ve golfed here a few times and had a great time, in the past. Can anyone tell me how much membership runs per year? I know I can call and find out… But I don’t like to be pressured by sales people to take a tour when I already know what they have to offer.

Great venue for an alumni event. The food was great (breakfast buffet) and nice facilities. Glad I was a guest and not a member!!!

The golf course itself is great. Well-​maintained with firm, but still soft greens that will hold a long iron. Not sure what they roll at, but the greens are true and can be lightening fast on a windy day when the greens have been cut and rolled. Recent improvements including new drainage, tree removal, and the addition of some new traps have made #5, #8, and #15 into new holes. Proshop has a small inventory, but has fitting days setup with most of the major lines. The driving range is OK. You hit off mats most of the time or during the season Bermuda. The Bermuda was planted to keep help the tee regrow quickly, but it’s wirey and does not match the rest of the course (=fail). Putting green is nice but does not match the rest of the greens. Short game bunker and pitching area is great.
Tennis facility (has 3 indoor courts) and outdoor Har-​Tru clay courts (2) are great although there is not much of a welcoming feel by tennis staff. Fitness area and classes are adequate, but clearly cater toward retirees and housewives rather than people that still work.
The pool is perfect. Good baby pool area, grassy area for corn hole games and kids to play during break. Small snack bar with adequate snacks and lite grilled options. Summer pool staff could be a bit more professional and the pool menu could be a bit fancier than burgers and chicken tenders.
Clubhouse is nice/​adequate. Atmosphere is family-​friendly and perhaps a bit more casual than other area country clubs. Food has improved, but can be inconsistent. Staff is friendly and for the most part proficient. There are certainly a few staff members that consistently perform above the others.
Members seem to come from all different walks of life and generally everyone is quite friendly.
For the price and amenities it is everything I would expect and much more.

Springfield was always my favorite course growing up here in the Fairfax area. And it still is!

sg&cc was a great find! i had my wedding at sg&cc this past may and couldn’t be happier with the food, service, staff, and over-​all experience. i went all over the dc area looking for a space that was big enough, a good price, and not a typical reception. although it was on the «cookie-​cutter» side, sg&cc let us rent long tables and transform the space. jennifer, the event planner, is extremely nice and pleasant to work with. my guests all had rave reviews of the reception.

I wasn’t sure what I was expecting, attending a wedding at the Springfield Golf & Country Club — golfers wearing trucker hats? A Bill Murray groundskeeper? Fried chicken at the buffet? My thoughts going into the evening definitely revealed deep-​seated and unfair biases against this suburb to the south.
SG&CC was the opposite of all my preconceived notions. Set back from Old Keene Mill, the clubhouse is a lovely brick Colonial, quite appealing from the outside. The upstairs ballroom where the wedding ceremony and reception were held, is beautiful: a large but intimate hall with huge picture windows along the back length of the room where doors open to a balcony overlooking the immaculately kept golf course. We were able to watch players driving and putting in the setting sun while enjoying glasses of wine and passed hors d’oeuvres.
Speaking of hors d’oeuvres, they were mostly a hit. A shrimp and avocado ceviche, brie and raspberry filo puffs, mushroom and goat cheese crostini, crab cakes set in Chinese soup spoons, sweet and sour chicken bites, and bacon and gorgonzola wrapped filet were all gobbled down. The dinner of mahi and steak accompanied by haricots verts amandine and roasted potatoes was a success. And the bar — while completely overwhelmed by thirsty partygoers — kept the wine and beer flowing and poured some of the stiffest bourbon and ginger ales I’ve ever had the pleasure of imbibing. Big ups to our server Yana, too, who took special care of us and our friends all evening, even managing to score an extra mahi mahi dinner for me when the vegetarian plate turned out to be a stack of my most-​reviled veg, eggplant.
A gorgeous space, delicious food, excellent service, and strong drinks: SG&CC is a welcome Springfield surprise.

I attended a wedding at Springfield CC this weekend and enjoyed every minute of it. Their service was top notch. The food was surprisingly delicious! They have a nice event space that was large enough for 150 guests and a large dance floor. The space overlooks the golf course, which is lush and green. If you are looking for an event space, check this place out!