
Springfield Course
Springfield Golf & Country Club



About this course
Springfield Golf & Country Club sits in suburban Northern Virginia, roughly fifteen miles southwest of Washington, D.C. The course was designed by Ed Ault and Al Jamison, both of whom worked extensively in the Mid-Atlantic region during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Ault, in particular, built a substantial portfolio of daily-fee and semi-private courses throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, often working on sites with moderate terrain and limited budgets. Jamison collaborated with Ault on several projects during this period, contributing to layouts that emphasized playability for a wide range of golfers. The routing at Springfield reflects the rolling piedmont topography common to this part of Virginia, with elevation changes that add variety to the holes without creating extreme slopes. Tree-lined fairways and small to mid-sized greens characterize the design, typical of courses built in the region during the era when Ault and Jamison were active. The layout incorporates water on several holes and uses natural contours to create strategic interest off the tee and on approaches. Springfield Golf & Country Club serves a local membership drawn from the surrounding suburban communities. The club provides a traditional country club experience with dining and social amenities alongside its golf facilities. The course remains a fixture in the Springfield area, offering a straightforward test of golf in a setting shaped by the wooded, gently rolling landscape of Northern Virginia.
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
- Springfield, VA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1960
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Ed Ault, Al Jamison
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,571 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.4/127
- Course Vaults score
- 7.7
Getting there
# Getting There
Springfield Golf & Country Club sits within the affluent suburbs of Northern Virginia, accessible via Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International (IAD), both roughly thirty to forty minutes away depending on traffic patterns across the Beltway. The drive from either hub carries you through the rolling Fairfax County landscape, where manicured estates and tree-lined residential avenues gradually replace the urban corridor, before arriving at the club's discreet entrance nestled among the quiet neighborhoods south of Springfield proper. For those with access to private aviation, Leesburg Executive Airport (JYO) offers a closer alternative just twenty minutes to the north, providing a more expedited gateway to this established sanctuary of Northern Virginia golf society.

FAQ
Common questions about Springfield
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Springfield has a Course Vaults score of 7.7 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
Springfield was designed by Ed Ault and Al Jamison.
Springfield is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Springfield is 71.
Springfield plays 6,571 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Springfield is 127.



