Written by Kirstin Hawthorne

Looking FORE something to do during these hot summer days?  Northern Virginia has several great public golf courses that offer challenging play and beautiful scenery.  Here are five great public golf courses to try:

1. Laurel Hill Golf Club: This award-winning course in Lorton offers 18 holes of championship golf, a driving range, and a practice facility. The course is set on 250 acres of rolling hills and wooded areas, offering beautiful views throughout the round.
2. Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club: Located in Leesburg, this course offers 18 holes of challenging play, including dramatic elevation changes and strategically placed bunkers. The course is set on 230 acres of rolling hills and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
3. Stonewall Golf Club: This course in Gainesville offers 18 holes of championship golf, a driving range, and a practice facility. The course is set on 200 acres of rolling hills and offers breathtaking views of the Bull Run Mountains.
4. Algonkian Golf Course: Located in Sterling, this course offers 18 holes of play, a driving range, and a practice facility. The course is set on 150 acres of rolling hills and offers incredible views of the Potomac River.
5. Penderbrook Golf Club: This course in Fairfax offers 18 holes of play, a driving range, and a practice facility. The course is set on 300 acres of rolling hills and offers alluring views of the surrounding countryside.