
Red/White (Arlington) Course
Army Navy Country Club

About this course
Army Navy Country Club's Red/White combination occupies a historic site in Arlington, Virginia, positioned along the Potomac River with views toward the nation's capital. The club traces its origins to 1924, when it was established to serve members of the military and federal government. The current course configuration reflects work by Mayor Richard D. Newman and Rich Mandell, who shaped the layout across rolling terrain characteristic of the Virginia Piedmont. The Red and White nines form one of three possible eighteen-hole combinations at the club, which operates a twenty-seven-hole facility. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and mature tree corridors that define individual holes and create strategic interest. Several holes play along higher ground offering distant views, while others occupy lower corridors where accuracy becomes paramount. The property's proximity to Washington makes it a convenient venue for military officers, government officials, and their families who comprise much of the membership. The club maintains traditions reflecting its military heritage, including formal dining facilities and a clubhouse that serves as a social center for members across the armed services and federal agencies. The course itself balances accessibility for a range of skill levels with enough length and challenge to host club competitions. The Red/White pairing provides a representative test of the overall facility, incorporating both the open character of certain holes and the tighter, tree-lined corridors that define others.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in VA
Quick facts
- Location
- Arlington, VA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1924
- Designer(s)
- Mayor Richard D. Newman, Rich Mandell
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,513 yards
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
The journey to Army Navy Country Club begins at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), a mere ten minutes across the Potomac River, making this one of the most accessible private clubs in the Washington metropolitan area. From the terminal, a brief drive northwest along the George Washington Memorial Parkway delivers members and guests into the leafy residential enclave of Arlington, where the club's expansive grounds unfold along the bluffs overlooking the river. The approach is quintessentially Capital Region - a swift transition from the hum of federal monuments and marble corridors to the secluded, manicured sanctuary that has served the military's officer class for over a century.

FAQ
Common questions about Red/White (Arlington) at Army Navy Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Red/White (Arlington) at Army Navy Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 40 logged golfers.
Red/White (Arlington) was designed by Mayor Richard D. Newman and Rich Mandell.
Red/White (Arlington) at Army Navy Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Red/White (Arlington) is 71.
Red/White (Arlington) plays 6,513 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Red/White (Arlington) is a 18-hole course.





