LC Lambrecht
LC Lambrecht
LC Lambrecht
LC Lambrecht
Mattaponi Springs Golf Club
Mattaponi Springs Golf Club
22490 Penola Rd
Ruther Glen, VA 22546-3919
United States
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Overview
Located between Richmond and Fredericksburg, Va., along the I-95 corridor in central Virginia, this rolling, 330-acre property boasts a Bob Lohmann and Mike Benkusky design with scenic vistas and nice variety. The club was a runner-up on Golf Digest’s Best New Upscale Public courses in 2005 and then ranked among America’s 100 Greatest Public from 2009 to 2013 (it has been as high as 50th on our public list).
About
Awards
ranking history:
Best in State: Ranked top five, 2007. Ranked top 10, 2011-'12. Ranked top 20, 2015-'22. Ranked 22nd, 2025-'26. Ranked 23rd, 2023-'24.
Previous ranking: 23rd.
2025-'26 ranking: 22nd.
Panelists
Ratings from our panel of 1,900 course-ranking panelists
100 GREATEST/BEST IN STATE SCORES
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Reviews
Review
“Mattaponi Springs is an isolated and picturesque public access course designed by Bob Lohmann. Every hole has its own unique character, and surprises abound around every corner of this hilly routing. The downhill tee shot on the pine-lined par 5 6th hole is among the prettiest you will find in Virginia. There are hidden (and visible) hazards, forced carries, abrupt angles, and most importantly, heaving greens with significant elevations changes between green sections. This is a course when you can be far better off missing the green than being on the green in the wrong section (above the hole) with almost no chance of putting it close. This is definitely a course you will play better the second time. One of the best features is the mix of harder and easier holes, so every bogey or double might be followed up by a good shot at birdie. Unfortunately, there are also some inexplicable holes, like a double fairway that makes no sense to the extreme (perhaps unfair) mirror-image closing holes on each nine. But the overall experience is positive and fun, and when the course is in good condition, it is among the top public venues in Virginia. "
Read More2025
Review
“An extremely nice public course located off of I-95....relatively close to Richmond and about an hour south of DC. This course is set on hilly terrain which comes into play on a number of holes which increases the difficulty in club selection throughout the round. The 11th hole offers a unique split fairway and the entire course boasts a number of multi level green complexes which increases shot options to a major degree. A diverse layout variety was well conceived by the course architect, Mr. Bob Lohmann. I consider this a must play if in the area."
Read More2024
Review
“An extremely nice public course located off of I-95....relatively close to Richmond and about an hour south of DC. This course is set on hilly terrain which comes into play on a number of holes which increases the difficulty in club selection throughout the round. The 11th hole offers a unique split fairway and the entire course boasts a number of multi level green complexes which increases shot options to a major degree. A diverse layout variety was well conceived by the course architect, Mr. Bob Lohmann. I consider this a must play if in the area."
Read More2024
Review
“Mattaponi Springs is cut through the pines and has significant elevation changes. The bermuda fairways play rather firm and are somewhat generous. The large bent grass greens have significant undulation and are receptive. The greens roll relatively true. The 4 Par 3s vary in length and elevation from the short downhill 3rd hole to the long slightly uphill 14th hole. The Par 4s vary in design and length from the very challenging 9th hole (dogleg right) and 18th hole (dogleg left) that both require carry across ravines, to the short 5th and 15th holes which are scoring opportunities with good risk/reward. The Par 5s are all reachable - the uphill dogleg right 2nd hole is well bunkered and has a challenging green complex, the downhill 6th hole is true green light with little trouble. The short Par 5 16th hole requires a precise 2 shot with water right and trouble left."
Read More2024
Review
“Nice hole variety/contours which is challenging for all players with 4 sets of tees."
Read More2023
Review
“If you are in the Richmond area, this is a good option."
Read More2022
Review
“Mattaponi Springs demonstrates reasonable Shot Values, Resistance to Scoring and Design Variety. Unfortunately the course is tired, suffering from the same issues many modern courses are dealing with today (too difficult for a 15+ handicapper, takes too long to play, too much course to maintain). Weeds were growing in all of the bunkers, fairways and greens were overgrown, yet the edge of the greens and slopes were burnt out/suffering from disease."
Read More2022
Review
“This is a tremendous public-access design in a remote location but is well worth the trip. The very large greens are segmented and partitioned by huge swales and fall-offs. Every hole presents a unique challenge. Watch out for hidden hazards on several holes, but there are also plenty of risk-reward options. Hole No. 1 is about as intimidating an opening hole as you will ever play, and it sets you up for a round where trouble is always lurking. Unfortunately, the 9th hole is about as bad a hole as you will ever play, and if conditions are dry it is almost impossible to not lose your ball in the woods. This issue aside, this is a great, fun challenge and makes for a very satisfying day trip."
Read More2021
