Greendale Women's Golf Association, Alexandria, Va

Golfers, at the link below is a fun read originally written for the Rose Hill Civic Association by Carl Sell. It is posted on the Francionia History website. Sue Edwards came across it last year when doing a search for Greendale fees! Thank you Sue for sharing it! (Posting this for all to read has been on my to do list since last year…sometimes life gets in the way!)

The golf course was built in the mid 1970s. The article sheds light on the history of the drainage and irrigation issues. Hopefully the ongoing work will solve the continual issues. It was originally intended to be an 18 hole par 68 course (now par 70), and the ponds were created from storm water runoff from the surrounding community, and used to irrigate the course. It shows an old map of the course (wish it was more legible). In the Clubhouse lobby there is a framed picture of an old score card. I tried to photograph it to include here but the reflections on the glass made it illegible. Next time you are in the clubhouse, take a look.

Enjoy this bit of history and those of you who live in the Franconia area may enjoy information about other sites in the community on the Franconia History page.

Sally (GWGA Web Administrator)

https://www.franconiahistory.com/historic-sites/greendale-golf-course

Wow, on Thursday, April 30th, Hole in One Winners included Kristen Obaranec on Hole 14 and Jill Petersen on Hole 3! Congratulations to both of these players. This makes 3 Holes in one this season and we are just over a month into the season. Keep it up and I may have to create a Hole in One Gallery on our website! Who will be next??

Congratulations to Mae Kiehl for her hole in one today on Hole 14. It was witnessed by me, Greta and Deborah. It was hit straight to the left side of the green and followed the downslope toward the flag, disappearing into the hole! THIS, in addition to a Birdie chip-in on 12! Wow!

It’s almost time for GWGA golf to begin!! Members and interested guests are invited to attend our 2026 Spring Meeting. Lots of new information to be provided at the meeting. This is your opportunity to hear about plans for the upcoming golf season, golf events, overnight trips, the state of construction improvements to the course, and how we will handle closed holes and scoring. Come meet and greet your fellow golfers!

Spring Meeting Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Conference Room, Office of Springfield County Supervisor
Address: 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield , VA 22152

First Tee Time Sign Up for Members; Leaderboard opens 7 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2026

Practice Round -Thursday, March 26, 2026

First League Day -Thursday, April 2, 2026

Here are a few photos taken this week of the construction impacting holes 5, 6 and 7. Don’t let it scare you too much! All the other holes are currently playable and 2 of these will open soon. Come to the meeting for more information!