Gunston at Fort Belvoir Golf Club

The Gunston Course at Fort Belvoir Golf Club occupies land within the historic Fort Belvoir military installation in Fairfax County, Virginia, along the Potomac River south of Alexandria. Robert Trent Jones Sr. designed the course, which opened in the mid-twentieth century as part of the military's recreational facilities for service members and their families. Jones, who maintained offices in the Washington area and designed numerous courses throughout the Mid-Atlantic, brought his characteristic strategic design principles to this military setting.

The routing takes advantage of the property's rolling terrain and wooded corridors typical of northern Virginia's Piedmont region. Jones incorporated his signature design elements—large, contoured greens with multiple pin positions, strategic bunkering that rewards accurate play, and varied tee placements to accommodate different skill levels. The course serves the Fort Belvoir community, which includes active-duty military personnel, retirees, Department of Defense civilians, and their guests, maintaining the accessible, community-focused character common to military golf facilities.

As a military installation course, Gunston operates within the broader tradition of golf at American military bases, where the game serves both recreational and morale purposes. The course provides a straightforward test of golf in a mature, tree-lined setting, with the design reflecting Jones's ability to create strategic interest within the constraints and budget considerations typical of military construction projects. Access requires military credentials or sponsorship by an eligible member of the Fort Belvoir community.