Two Takes on the Fairway: Summer Rounds Through Stafford’s Golf and Disc Courses 

Now that the Masters and the PGA Tournament are in the rearview, it’s the perfect time to start refining your swing for next year. June in Stafford is when the fairways are green, the weather is just right, and there’s time to really settle into your golf game. And if you like to mix things up, Stafford’s disc golf courses offer an easygoing way to keep that competitive edge sharp, with wooded throws and wide-open lines that make every round feel exciting. 

The Gauntlet Golf Club 

For golfers who enjoy a challenge with a little architectural pedigree behind it, The Gauntlet Golf Club brings the drama. Designed by famed golf course architect P.B. Dye, this 18-hole course unfolds across lush zoysia fairways and smooth bentgrass greens, all set around the scenic waters near Curtis Memorial Park. It rewards smart shot placement and thoughtful strategy at every turn. Add in a driving range for practice sessions, and it’s an ideal choice for golfers who like their rounds bold, memorable, and just demanding enough to keep you coming back. 

Augustine Golf Club 

If you’re looking for a course that feels polished without feeling pretentious, Augustine Golf Club is a standout. Widely recognized for its quality, it has earned a highly regarded 4.5-star rating from Golf Digest. Wide fairways invite confident drives, while thoughtfully placed hazards keep things interesting. It’s also a great spot for working on your game beyond the round itself, with a full driving range and practice green that make it easy to warm up, fine-tune, or squeeze in extra reps before heading home. 

Aquia Harbour Golf Club 

For a more intimate but demanding round, Aquia Harbour Golf Club offers a challenging nine-hole layout that doesn’t give away many easy shots. Narrow fairways reward accuracy off the tee, while small, bunker-protected greens put the spotlight squarely on your approach game. Add in noticeable slope across the greens, and now confident putting isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Precision matters from the first drive to the final putt, with every hole demanding thoughtful shot placement and steady execution. 

P.S. This is a public course tucked inside the Aquia Harbour community. Just head through the neighborhood gates on your way in and let the gate attendant know you’re there to play. 

And If You’re Feeling Adventurous… Disc Golf 

John Lee Pratt Memorial Park offers an 18-hole, hilly layout that blends open and wooded play. With four open holes and twelve that wind through the trees, it’s a great mix of air-time throws and technical lines, all set against a naturally rolling landscape that keeps each round feeling a little different. It’s also a fun place to experiment with your game a bit, whether you’re dialing in controlled hyzers or testing out anhyzer lines just to see how the disc shapes through the air. 

But the real standout is Curtis Memorial Park. Ranked No. 9 in Virginia by UDisc this year, it’s a tight but fair wooded course where precision matters as much as distance. Fairways climb and dip through the terrain, rewarding smart placement and controlled shots, with elevation changes that add challenge without ever feeling unfair. Along the way, players are treated to great views of Curtis Lake, a calm, scenic backdrop to an already rewarding round. Come see it for yourself, and it’s easy to understand why it sits among the top disc golf courses in the state. 

See You on the Fairway 

From championship-caliber fairways to wooded disc golf lines that weave through rolling terrain, Stafford offers more than just places to play; it offers ways to enjoy the game in every form it takes. One moment you’re working through approach shots on a traditional course, the next you’re shaping a disc through the trees with Curtis Lake in the background. 

Whether you’re fine-tuning your swing, testing your shot selection, or just looking for an easy way to spend a summer afternoon outside, Stafford’s courses make it simple to step onto the tee and get moving. 

So bring your clubs, grab your discs, and come see what a round in Stafford looks like this season.