Dan Maples created the Blackheath from an existing nine of the former Gold Course and a complete new nine holes. The result is a truly intriguing and beautiful par-71, 6621-yard layout. It's one of those courses where upon completion of your round you can easily replay all 18 holes in your mind. Particularly memorable is the 356-yard 18th hole with water down the right, dense woods down the left, and an island green finish. The Blackheath was rated as "one of the best 12 places to play" by W...
The longest of the three courses at Ford's Colony, Blue Heron is typical Dan Maples -- gorgeous to look at, fun to play, yet difficult to score on. The par-five fourth hole is considered the toughest on the course with a meddlesome water hazard lurking behind a fairway bunker off the tee to the right. This hazard will also force many golfers to play it safe on their second shot which creates a tough approach to a small, well-protected green....
This course was the famous White to Red before being changed to its exisitng name. The overall appearance of the course is thick woods on a rolling-to-hilly terrain. The front of this course is flat and watery and the back nine is a bit hillier. There is a variety of sand bunkers, ponds, etched into hardwood flowering trees....
Considered the "Crown Jewel of Virginia golf," the legendary Gold course ranks #40 in Golf Magazine's 2002, "Top 100 You Can Play" based on excellence in design, conditioning and service. Created by Robert Trent Jones in 1963, it boasts two of the "Top 500 Holes in the World" including #16, Jones' first island green. Narrow rolling fairways lined by tall pines and ancient hardwoods lead to well protected bent grass greens. All four par threes require carries over water. Rated 4-1/2 stars ...
The Golden Horseshoe Green course designed by U.S. Open Doctor, Rees Jones, is the perfect complement to its older brother, the Gold course. Site of various USGA national championships, the design includes mounded fairways, undulated greens and well placed bunkers. Just like the adjacent and legendary Gold course, this test rates 4-1/2 stars by Golf Magazine and is acclaimed for it's excellent turf conditions.
Everybody loves Brickshire. You will too. The popularity of this Curtis Strange signature course is easily explained in two words; "player friendly." Discover wide, inviting fairways, artfully sculpted, true-rolling greens, and dramatic elevation changes. Curtis has created a unique experience by replicating some of his favorite holes from around the world; St. Andrews, Augusta National, Pinehurst #2, and Riviera CC. You'll never forget the 15th hole, a wickedly picturesque par-3 that is infamo...
The Plantation Course, designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay, features wide fairways and multi-tiered greens. Although a perfect "first-day" course, you'll still be challenged by water on eight holes, plenty of trees, and some beautiful rolling terrain. Palmer and Seay have teamed up for some fantastic courses through the years and the Plantation is no exception. They'll force you to think your way around the track and position your tee shots for the path of least resistance to each green....
The centerpiece of Kingsmill Resort is Pete Dye's River Course. This fantastic design has hosted the PGA Tour's Michelob Championship and will host a new LPGA event. Although seemingly tight from the tee, the fairways reward good tee shots and set up for fair approaches to small-elevated greens. Thick woods, plenty of water, and some of the best views of the James River add to the experience....
As the touring professional for Kingsmill, Curtis Strange was asked to design a third course to complement the River and Plantation Courses. Strange and Tom Clark were given a fantastic piece of land tucked away in the corner of the resort to work with. The result is the Woods Course with deep ravines and thick stands of hardwood trees as well as some of the most dramatic elevation changes in the area. The course has been honored by Golf Magazine as one of the "Top Ten New Courses Avail...
A good mix of forgiving holes and "white knucklers" make Kiskiack a perfect choice for all groups. The front nine allows golfers to find their swings with ample landing areas, gently sloped greens while winding through the tall hardwoods and rolling terrain. The back becomes more challenging with menacing par threes, a deep ravine running along three holes, and a perfect "risk/reward" finishing hole. You can also be assured of a great condition and true Virginian hospitality at Kiskiack....
Four Stars from Golf Digest and one of the top 100 mid-Atlantic courses named by Washington Golf Monthly.
Rated as the #2 course in Virginia by Golf Digest, Royal New Kent is a tribute to the legendary links of Ireland. Creeks and small ravines snake through the fairway while sharp hills, hand-stacked rock walls, and tall grasses hide many greens. Most fairways are wide and inviting and the greens are large and receptive to most shots. A few hidden, deep bunkers will keep you from spraying it around too much. Come see one of Golf Digest's 1999 "Top 100 Courses", you will not be disappo...
Ranked 71st in "America's 100 Greatest Public Courses" - Golf Digest
#6 in "Best in State Rankings" - Golf Digest
Best new upscale public course in America for 1997
Steep hills, wide plateaus and abrupt ravines greet golfers at this Mike Stranz design. Dramatic bunkering and long carries are balanced by broad fairways and enormous greens. The natural surroundings might become distractive as you try to focus on the task at hand. See for yourself why Golf Digest ranks it #11 in Virginia, as well as "best new upscale public course in the nation" in 1996....
Named as "one of the top 10 places to play in Virginia" and rated 3.5 stars by Golf Digest, Williamsburg National is a course that will fit into everyone's schedule. Located just minutes from most area hotels, the course was carved out of stately maples, cedars and oaks, capturing the flavor of the Virginia landscape. The front nine is relatively flat for the area, with the back nine, though shorter, made up of much more rolling terrain. Many of the greens on the back are either elevated ...
