
Robert Trent Jones Course
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club
About this course
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, carved into the rolling landscape of Gainesville, Virginia, stands as a testament to a master architect's vision and a haven for discerning golfers. The course's design showcases Jones's signature blend of strategic play and aesthetic appeal, resulting in a layout that is both challenging and rewarding. Opened in 1991, this Modern-era parkland course unfolds along the shores of Lake Manassas, where water hazards come into play on nearly every hole. The course plays long from the tips, but is still playable to a variety of handicaps. Jones used the rolling terrain to create dramatic elevation changes and incorporate natural features into the design. Robert Trent Jones Golf Club holds the unique distinction of being the only club ever personally designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. His goal was to create a course worthy of championship play, a feat realized when the club hosted the first three Presidents Cup matches held in the United States (1994, 1996, 2000, and again in 2005).
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
- Gainesville, VA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1991
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones Sr.
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,425 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.8/145
- Course Vaults score
- 8.6
Getting there
The journey to Robert Trent Jones Golf Club begins at Washington Dulles International (IAD), a mere thirty-minute drive west into the gently rolling Virginia Piedmont. Private aviation guests often touch down at Manassas Regional, which sits even closer to the club's secluded enclave. The approach follows Route 29 south through horse country and past stone walls, eventually turning onto quiet rural lanes where the world's distractions fall away - a fitting transition to one of America's most deliberately private and architecturally revered member sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about Robert Trent Jones
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Robert Trent Jones has a Course Vaults score of 8.6 out of 10 based on 54 logged golfers.
Robert Trent Jones was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr..
Robert Trent Jones is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Robert Trent Jones is 72.
Robert Trent Jones plays 7,425 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Robert Trent Jones is 145.



