South Riding Golf Club sits in the planned community of South Riding in Loudoun County, Virginia, roughly thirty miles west of Washington, D.C. Dan Maples designed the course in the mid-1990s as part of the community's development, creating a layout that serves both residents and outside players. The course opened in 1997 and operates as a semi-private facility, reflecting the growth patterns of Northern Virginia's suburban expansion during that period. Maples routed the course through rolling piedmont terrain characteristic of this part of Virginia, incorporating natural elevation changes and wooded corridors into the design. The layout features water hazards on several holes and uses the property's native hardwoods to frame fairways and define playing corridors. Strategic bunkering and green complexes require thoughtful course management, particularly on approach shots where Maples created undulating putting surfaces that reward precision. The course measures over 6,800 yards from the back tees and plays to a par of 72, offering multiple tee options to accommodate different skill levels. South Riding serves as the golf amenity for the broader residential community while also welcoming public play, a common model for courses built within master-planned developments in the Washington metropolitan area. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that supports both daily-fee golfers and community members.