Brookside Par 3 Golf Course
Brookside Par 3 Golf Course in Roanoke offers a concise, approachable 9-hole par-3 layout ideal for short-game practice. Its modest terrain and natural setting combine to create a friendly environment for both beginners and seasoned golfers aiming to sharpen their precision around the greens.
Course Overview
Brookside Par 3 Golf Course presents a focused and accessible golf experience set within the natural contours of Roanoke, Virginia. This 9-hole par-3 course invites players to sharpen their short game, with every hole designed to challenge approach shots, pitching, and putting. The layout is compact yet thoughtfully arranged to offer a meaningful round in a modest footprint, making it well suited for beginners looking to build confidence as well as seasoned golfers wanting to refine key skills.
The course is public and embraces its role as a community asset, its greens and tees framed by mature trees and gentle elevation changes that add subtle texture to each hole without overwhelming the player. While the landscape offers a peaceful environment, Brookside’s fairways and greens demand precision. The conditions of the putting surfaces can be uneven at times, with variations in maintenance quality reported, so players should prepare for firm and faster-than-expected greens when conditions allow.
Amenities include a practice putting green and a small clubhouse area where friendly staff provide welcome assistance. The course’s walkable size makes it easy to play a quick round or work on specific short-game elements, with the terrain offering minimal elevation challenges but requiring accurate shot selection.
Visitors can expect an experience defined by accessibility and community spirit rather than luxury. The course sees seasonal upkeep that affects daily playability, so checking current conditions before a visit is recommended. Golfers are encouraged to bring appropriate footwear for varied surfaces and modest course upkeep.
Overall, Brookside Par 3 Golf Course provides a straightforward, enjoyable test of golf fundamentals in Roanoke. It stands as a practical destination for those honing their skills or seeking a relaxed round without the pressures of length or complexity. The friendly atmosphere paired with the challenge of tight par-3 holes gives the course a steady appeal for reliable short-game practice year-round.
Course Highlights
A compact 9-hole par-3 layout emphasizing short-game challenges, framed by mature trees and subtle elevation changes. The course serves as a popular practice facility in the Roanoke community, with a relaxed pace and approachable design for all skill levels.
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Guest Reviews
Kenneth Lewis
The Folks Diane and hubby are the nicest folks in Roanoke. The place is great for the community, and a fun place to practice up, greens are hard to read and challenging.
Tim Slaughter
Fun place to play. Greens are in rough shape, but still fun.
Ai Bo
First time playing Par 3 in almost 30 years, but Jim made us feel welcomed and equipped to have a good time. The course is well spaced and was not too crowded. While the tees, greens, and holes themselves were all perfectly ready to play, some of the benches and such seem like the last they received love and care was last decade. Overall we had a blast and hope to return!
Michael Keech
Absolutely terrible. I paid $10 to play and we couldn’t putt. Hole 6 was the only decent green and even then not good. Hole 7 closed and told to play hole 1 as hole 9 again. Tee shots would bounce far past the green. Never again
Robert Brantley
This is a real GEM! The lady working there is truly AMAZING. Although it is only 9 holes, it is still so much fun and a great little golf course.I had the privilege of playing with a local guy, Pops, who played excellent. I am definitely planning to make this a regular stop whenever we are in the area. You've got to come and check it out. ALL of the people were so nice and helpful and I felt welcome right away. Keep up the great work, Phifer👍
Michael Keech
Absolutely terrible. I paid $10 to play and we couldn’t putt. Hole 6 was the only decent green and even then not good. Hole 7 closed and told to play hole 1 as hole 9 again. Tee shots would bounce far past the green. Never again
Clayton Carver
5/23/24 - I’ve played this course many times and always enjoyed it. Today was the worst I have seen the greens in years. We Had a nice rain shower come through and was a perfect Thursday evening to play a few holes. From the parking lot it looked like it was in good shape, but no one was there. “Interesting” I thought. Walked to the other side of the building and saw why. The practice green would have been better if it was dirt. Despite the rain and the guy working there telling me the greens would be receptive my first shot landed a couple feet from the flag and bounced over the back. The rest of the greens looked like pictures of the putting green…very poor condition mostly brown dirt. I was not expecting much as it is $11 and I’ve been here before, but you can walk 9 at Hanging Rock for $19 in the evening. I wish it wasn’t true but I will not be going back this year.
Nathan C
Great par 3 course.
Annette Rhodes
Have been playing this course since 1985 on and off. I live out of town and when we visit family this is one place where we always go. Played here December 14th 2023 and the greens were in really bad shape. Sure is sad to see such a nice place spend an afternoon let go. Hope there is plans to bring back the beauty and fun of this course
Andrew Davis
Favorite place to be
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Course Details
Access & Location
6303 Williamson Rd, Roanoke, VA 24019, USA
Small clubhouse with basic amenities and helpful staff
Entire course is walkable with flat terrain; comfortable walking shoes recommended
Walk-ins welcome; no tee time reservation required
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