Private

Red/White (Fairfax) Course

Army Navy Country Club

Fairfax, VA, USA
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18 holesPar 726,586 yds

About this course

Army Navy Country Club's Red/White combination in Fairfax, Virginia represents a mid-20th century design collaboration between Richard Mandell and Thomas E. Clark. The club, which serves military officers and their families, maintains three nine-hole courses that can be played in various eighteen-hole combinations, with the Red and White nines forming one of the primary pairings. The facility relocated to its current Fairfax location from Arlington in the 1960s, establishing itself on rolling Virginia piedmont terrain characteristic of the region's wooded landscape. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with elevation changes and tree-lined corridors defining the playing corridors. The design reflects the architectural sensibilities of its era, emphasizing strategic shot placement over pure length, with well-positioned bunkers and greens that reward accuracy. The property's mature tree canopy and traditional parkland character provide a classic country club atmosphere typical of established Washington, D.C. area facilities. The club's military heritage shapes its membership and culture, creating a distinctive community atmosphere among active duty and retired service members. The facility has hosted various regional amateur competitions and military golf championships over the decades. The Red/White combination offers a straightforward test of golf that prioritizes course management and consistency, making it well-suited to the club's membership play and competitive events. The layout remains a functional and respected design within the Northern Virginia golf landscape.

Quick facts

Location
Fairfax, VA, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1946
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,586 yards

Getting there

The journey to Army Navy Country Club begins at either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International (IAD), both within thirty minutes of the club's Fairfax location in Northern Virginia's horse country. From the capital's urban core, the drive transitions smoothly westward through the leafy suburbs of Arlington and Falls Church, the landscape gradually opening into the rolling, tree-lined estates that define this corner of Fairfax County. Private aviation arrives at nearby Manassas Regional Airport (MNV), a preferred gateway for those seeking discretion and convenience. The final approach winds through quiet residential roads lined with mature oaks and manicured grounds, arriving at the club's entrance with the understated elegance befitting one of the region's most storied private institutions.

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Common questions about Red/White (Fairfax) at Army Navy Country Club

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

Red/White (Fairfax) was designed by Richard Mandell and Thomas E. Clark.

Red/White (Fairfax) at Army Navy Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Red/White (Fairfax) is 72.

Red/White (Fairfax) plays 6,586 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

Red/White (Fairfax) is a 18-hole course.

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