
White/Blue (Arlington) Course
Army Navy Country Club
About this course
The Army Navy Country Club's White and Blue nines form one of two eighteen-hole combinations at this historic Arlington facility, which has served military officers and their families since 1924. The club moved to its current Arlington location in the 1960s, where it occupies rolling terrain overlooking the Potomac River valley with views toward Washington, D.C. The course design reflects contributions from Mayor Richard D. Newman and Rich Mandell, who shaped routing that works with the property's natural elevation changes. The White and Blue combination navigates varied topography characteristic of northern Virginia's piedmont landscape. Players encounter elevation shifts, mature tree corridors, and holes that require thoughtful club selection given the terrain. The layout incorporates both open and wooded sections, with several holes playing along ridgelines and others descending into lower-lying areas. Greens are typically elevated and well-defended by strategic bunkering. The club maintains a distinctly military atmosphere, with membership drawn primarily from active duty and retired officers from all service branches. This creates a unique culture that blends competitive golf with service traditions and camaraderie across military lines. The facility has hosted numerous military golf championships and inter-service competitions over the decades. Army Navy Country Club operates as a private club with reciprocal privileges for military officers stationed in other regions. The Arlington location's proximity to the Pentagon and other defense installations makes it a gathering place for the military golf community in the National Capital Region.
Quick facts
- Location
- Arlington, VA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1924
- Designer(s)
- Mayor Richard D. Newman, Rich Mandell
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,596 yards
Getting there
The journey to Army Navy Country Club begins at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), situated just across the Potomac River, or alternatively at Washington Dulles International (IAD), both offering seamless connections to the nation's capital; from either hub, a brief 15-minute drive carries you south through Arlington's tree-lined neighborhoods into the club's quietly prestigious grounds. For those arriving by private aircraft, Reagan National's general aviation facilities provide the most direct access, though Dulles also accommodates corporate and charter operations within easy reach of the property. The final approach unfolds along the residential streets of Arlington, a gentle transition from the bustle of the Beltway into the serene, manicured sanctuary of one of the Washington area's most storied private clubs - a destination steeped in military tradition and understated elegance that has welcomed distinguished members for generations.

FAQ
Common questions about White/Blue (Arlington) at Army Navy Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
White/Blue (Arlington) was designed by Mayor Richard D. Newman and Rich Mandell.
White/Blue (Arlington) at Army Navy Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at White/Blue (Arlington) is 71.
White/Blue (Arlington) plays 6,596 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
White/Blue (Arlington) is a 18-hole course.





