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Jefferson District Course

Jefferson District Golf Course

Falls Church, VA, USA
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9 holesPar 352,484 yds32.7/110

About this course

Jefferson District Golf Course is a public facility located in Falls Church, Virginia, situated in the densely populated Northern Virginia suburbs just outside Washington, D.C. The course operates under the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and serves the surrounding communities in Fairfax County and the City of Falls Church. Its location places it within one of the most golf-accessible metropolitan areas on the East Coast, where public courses provide recreational opportunities for a diverse population of players. The course occupies relatively compact terrain typical of municipal layouts in suburban settings, where land constraints and residential development shape the routing. Players encounter a mix of tree-lined holes and open areas, with the topography reflecting the rolling piedmont landscape characteristic of this part of Virginia. The design accommodates golfers of varying skill levels, with multiple tee options that make the course approachable for beginners while still presenting challenges for more experienced players. As a public facility managed by a regional park authority, Jefferson District emphasizes accessibility and community recreation rather than exclusivity or tournament play. The course serves as a neighborhood amenity where local residents can walk on for rounds, practice their game, and introduce newcomers to golf. Its operational model focuses on affordability and availability, contributing to the broader mission of public golf in the Washington metropolitan area.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

4247

Best in World

4004

Best in USA

97

Best in VA

Quick facts

Location
Falls Church, VA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1976
Holes
9
Par
35
Length
2,484 yards
Difficulty
32.7/110
Course Vaults score
4.1

Getting there

The journey to Jefferson District Golf Course begins at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), a swift fifteen-minute drive northeast across the Potomac into the leafy suburbs of Northern Virginia. Dulles International (IAD) offers an alternative gateway for those arriving from farther afield, though the route through Tysons Corner adds another twenty minutes to the approach. The final miles trace quiet residential streets in Falls Church, where the hum of the Capital Beltway fades into tree-lined neighborhoods, and the course emerges as an unexpected pocket of open fairway and rolling terrain - a municipal gem tucked discreetly within the Washington metropolitan sprawl.

FAQ

Common questions about Jefferson District

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Jefferson District has a Course Vaults score of 4.1 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.

Yes. Jefferson District is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Jefferson District is 35.

Jefferson District plays 2,484 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Jefferson District is 110.

Jefferson District is a 9-hole course.

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