Hello From Alexandria, VA

[juanrjackson]

Anyone in the area on here? I just moved here about 10 months ago & would love to find some golf buddies!

I am retired Air Force & work for the Department of Defense now.

[Q.Q.Quillume]

Anyone in the area on here? I just moved here about 10 months ago & would love to find some golf buddies!

In the meanwhile, until you get some regular golf buddies at most of the local public courses (Algonkian, Twin Lakes, Greendale, Pohick, Brambleton, etc.) a single can walk-on - sign up with the starter and get assigned to a group that has less than four players. The waiting time can vary from almost immediate to an interminable wait. You know, this might have gone the way of the dodo bird - see next paragraph for the way it probably is now.

Nowadays I think it's possible to sign up online as a single if other groups of less than a foursome have signed up. Of course you have to find a tee time service used by the local courses and register/pay the fee with them. As a matter of fact this would be a better alternative than going to the course and getting on the waiting list if you can do this. By doing this you would have a tee time and wouldn't have to wait around upon arrival at the course. I used to do this (go to the course & get on the walk-on list) when I was living in Alexandria. The earlier I got to the course the more likely to get off within a reasonable time. Also, I was on a work schedule where I got every other Friday off so I'd walk-on on a lot of Fridays when the wait was even shorter. This was a great way for me to get in extra rounds when my regular foursome wasn't planning on playing and I'd meet some very interesting people. For example, once I got into a group with two Brits who were with the Embassy in D.C. One was a male, the other a female and the female was an excellent golfer as well as an excellent playing partner. I don't know, but there's a chance there are some DoD golf leagues around you could hook up with. Just ask coworkers and anyone you bump into in the cafeteria or on the "E" ring (well, if you're in the Pentagon). Another thought - Fort Belvoir has a couple of courses as does Andrews Air Force Base. As retired A.F. you might be able to find some playing partners at one of these military bases. And, you might want to look into the Army-Navy Country Club. They have a course in Arlington & another in Fairfax. Best wishes from a former Washingtontonian/Alexandrian!

[juanrjackson]

Thanks for those tips Q.Q.!

I have been going the "walk-on" route Greendale, Hilltop, etc & it has worked out good. I have also played at Andrews & Belvoir. The courses at Belvoir are tough.

I work in Crystal City but go to the pentagon almost every day so I know what you mean by the "E" ring. I have a couple buddies in MD that I play with over there.

Thanks again!

[Baraethon]

Where in Alexandria do u live?

Just wondering, I used to live in a house near there.

[juanrjackson]

I live on Duke St in Alexandria....near Landmark Mall.