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Richmond (Varina), VA

Dorey Park

3.295(based on 7 reviews)
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treepolice666
Experience: 6 played 3 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Maybe my favorite in the area 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 27, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

If you're into forested courses (they're my favorite), or maybe don't have the arm for the bigger, more open courses, then I would give this place a try. It's a good little exercise too, up and down and all around the trail. Good elevation changes combined with tighter lines via many trees make for some technical and creative plays. The next tee markers exist, which is more than I can say about the other courses I've played in the area (Gillie's, Bryan and Dunncroft), although getting to hole 2 is kind of iffy, the path is not obvious. The course didn't seem that busy either, at least before noon. I played with two other people and only had one behind us that we let play through.

Cons:

My only real con would be the fairways could be a little wider. I'd rather have it rely so much on luck if you're going to smack a tree or not, but it makes for good practice on accuracy (?). Most of the holes had obvious lines, but a lot could use some grooming.

Other Thoughts:

Overall it was a fun time with interesting holes, under the canopy protecting us from the summer sun, and I'm looking forward to going back. Finding it was a bit tricky, it's in a big park complex, but if you follow the signs you can figure it out. It's in the very back left, just park by the playground and walk into the field. You should be able to see a practice basket in the open field, and the first tee is just beyond that.
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wasntme
Experience: 6 played 1 reviews
4.00 star(s)

Great Course in a Beautiful Park 2+ years drive by

Reviewed: Played on:Jun 6, 2020 Played the course:once

Pros:

Great course in a beautiful park. Plenty of variations throughout the course. One of the nicer courses in Richmond, VA. The place was CLEAN. We saw a snake, turtle and deer during the day while we were there, so lots of wildlife.

Cons:

Long walk to tee one and then back to the car after 18. Not a big issue since it's a great park. Wish the tees were had boxes, everything is natural.
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