
Blue/Red (Fairfax) Course
Army Navy Country Club


About this course
Army Navy Country Club's Blue/Red combination in Fairfax, Virginia, represents a thoughtful mid-20th century design shaped by Richard Mandell and Thomas E. Clark. The club, originally established to serve military officers and their families, relocated to this Fairfax property where the architects routed holes across rolling Northern Virginia terrain. The landscape features mature hardwoods and moderate elevation changes typical of the region's Piedmont geography, with fairways that move through wooded corridors and occasional open stretches. The Blue and Red nines form one of the club's primary eighteen-hole configurations, offering variety in hole length and strategic demands. The routing takes advantage of natural contours, with several holes playing uphill or downhill and greens that reflect the era's design sensibilities—moderately sized with subtle internal movement. Bunkers are positioned to challenge approach shots and frame landing areas without excessive penal design. The club maintains its military heritage while serving a broader membership today, and the course sees regular play from members and their guests. The Fairfax location places it within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, making it part of the region's established golf community. The course provides a traditional parkland experience with tree-lined fairways and a layout that rewards accuracy and course management over pure length.
Quick facts
- Location
- Fairfax, VA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1946
- Designer(s)
- Richard Mandell, Thomas E. Clark
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,544 yards
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
The journey to Army Navy Country Club begins at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), a twenty-minute drive to the west, or Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), roughly thirty minutes southeast through the capital's suburban corridors. The club sits just beyond the Capital Beltway in Fairfax, tucked into a wooded enclave that feels worlds removed from the nearby hum of Interstate 66 and the Pentagon. The final approach trades congested arteries for quiet residential streets, the transition marked by stone gates and a sense of arrival into one of the Washington area's most storied private retreats - a sanctuary shaped by military tradition and nearly a century of discreet elegance.

FAQ
Common questions about Blue/Red (Fairfax) at Army Navy Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Blue/Red (Fairfax) at Army Navy Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
Blue/Red (Fairfax) was designed by Richard Mandell and Thomas E. Clark.
Blue/Red (Fairfax) at Army Navy Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Blue/Red (Fairfax) is 72.
Blue/Red (Fairfax) plays 6,544 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Blue/Red (Fairfax) is a 18-hole course.





