VIRGINIA VACATIONS From the Blue Ridge... to the Beach!
Williamsburg Virginia Beach Charlottesville Northern Neck Shenandoah Valley
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Dear Golf Traveler, The Commonwealth of Virginia is home to some of the best golf on the east coast. Virginia offers everything from Scenic Mountain golf to golf along the coast with beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay. Virginia’s most popular golf destinations include Charlottesville, Front Royal, Northern Neck, Williamsburg, and Virginia Beach. In addition to great golf these destinations have great dining and attractions to offer golf travelers. We are confident that you will truly enjoy a Virginia Golf Vacation. Virginia Golf Vacations makes the planning process smooth and simple for group leaders. Our team is made up of industry professionals that have many years’ experience in Hotel Operations, Golf Operations, and Group Reservations. When planning your next golf trip choose Virginia Golf Vacations and put our professional experience and local knowledge to work for you.
Chris Hartig, PGA Virginia Golf Vacations
From the Blue Ridge to the Beach
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WILLIAMSBURG GOLF VACATION
Williamsburg, Virginia is a half day’s drive from most of the Northeastern United States. The Williamsburg area is a golf course architect’s dream with a mix of rolling terrain and flatlands along low lying creeks and inlets of the James River providing golfers a very unique golf experience. Fifteen championship courses, a wide variety of hotel and condo accommodations, plus a rich history of championship golf including PGA, LPGA, USGA and NCAA Championships make Williamsburg a great choice!
VIRGINIA BEACH GOLF VACATION
Virginia Beach features a variety of courses designed by today’s top course designers including Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Rees Jones and Fred Couples. Virginia Beach has plenty to offer golf travelers in addition to great courses. After playing your way through a mix of tidal wetlands, dense forests and windswept flatlands, end your day at a wide variety of nearby oceanfront accommodations and enjoy oceanfront dining and night life.
NORTHERN NECK GOLF VACATION
The Northern Neck area, 115 miles south of Washington, DC has three championship courses including a former host of the Virginia State Amateur and Golf Digests #1 “new affordable course under $75.” Stay nearby at the Holiday Inn Express Kilmarnock.
CHARLOTTESVILLE GOLF VACATION
A Charlottesville Golf Vacation package includes golf on great courses located on some of Virginia’s most beautiful terrain. Unknown to most golfers Charlottesville is home to some of the state’s highest ranked golfer courses including Spring Creek and Keswick’s Full Cry, both on Golf Digest’s list of “top 100 places you can play. Include lodging at Boars Head inn or one of other several lodging partners plus dining on Water Street and this golf trip is truly one of the best in Virginia.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY GOLF VACATION
Virginia’s northern most golf destination can be found in the Shenandoah Valley around the towns of Winchester and Front Royal. Beautiful Mountain Views and luscious bent grass fairways are what distinguish a Shenandoah Valley Golf Vacation. This trip is very affordable and convenient making this is great for a quick weekend golf fix.
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Washington DC Philadelphia PA New York NY Toronto ON Williamsburg VA 154 miles 289 miles 379 miles 1,006 kilometers Virginia Beach VA 209 miles 273 miles 363 miles 1,096 kilometers Charlottesville VA 118 miles 253 miles 343 miles 893 kilometers Northern Neck VA 122 miles 244 miles 334 miles 987 kilometers Front Royal 75 miles 206 miles 295 miles 721 kilometers
Myrtle Beach 431 miles 567 miles 657 miles 1,484 kilometers MORE GOLF, LESS TRIP
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15 Championship Courses Condo Accommodations Host of PGA, LPGA & USGA Events
Club at Viniterra
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Colonial Heritage Golf Club Since 2013, the Arthur Hills designed Colonial Heritage Golf Club has been ranked among the region’s best by Virginia Coastal Magazine. It’s ultra smooth putting surfaces are a treat to play for all golfers especially masters of the “flatstick.” After golf eat, drink and relax in Colonial Heritage’s magnificent Clubhouse modeled after British architecture of the colonial era.
Kiskiack Golf Club From the moment you arrive on the first tee, you’ll begin to realize why Kiskiack is so unique. The course’s beautiful surroundings will allow you to unwind, the spectacular views will inspire you, and the challenging layout will awaken your spirit. Set along the ridge of a natural bluff, Kiskiack offers a great day of golf for players of all skill levels.
The Golf Club at Viniterra This Rees Jones design is generous off the tee but requires attention when playing approach shots; the greens are sloped and well bunkered. Errant iron shots will test the short game but ultra-smooth A-4 bent grass putting surfaces keep par saving putts online. Rolling terrain with moderate elevation changes, beautiful pine forests and several landmark oaks add additional character to this soon to be well known design!
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Fords Colony Blue Heron Fords Colony’s Blue Heron course is set among dense Virginia wetlands, a unique setting for golf that is also home to a variety of wildlife. Marsh Hawks searching for prey provide plenty of inspiration throughout your round. The Blue Heron received new greens in 2013! The New Champion Bermuda putting surfaces are the only one of its kind in the Williamsburg area and a fantastic playing surface that you have to see for yourself.
Fords Colony Marsh Hawk The Marsh Hawk course is Fords Colony’s original course and a very interesting layout that annually hosted the PGA tour qualifier for the Michelob Championship as well as several Virginia State Opens. Booming drives are the norm with several elevated tee boxes played to fairways framed with Dan Maples signature bunkers. Undulated greens require accurate iron play and deft touch with the putter. Take advantage of unlimited play promotions through Virginia Golf Vacations at Fords Colony.
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Golden Horseshoe Gold Course The Golden Horseshoe Gold Course’s history is intertwined with the history of golf. The Gold course hosted 5 USGA championships and recently the 2007 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, touted by some as the best course designer of all time. Jones called it his finest design and the Gold course has the awards to prove it. The Golden Horseshoe Gold Course is adding another chapter to it’s rich history. In 2016 renovations began, adding newer turf-grasses to greens and fairways insuring premium playing conditions. Re-opening is scheduled for late summer 2017.
Golden Horseshoe Green Course Opening in 1991, the Green course was designed by Rees Jones, son of Gold Course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. In 1992 Golf Digest selected the Green course as one of it’s five best new resort courses. It is situated on 105 acres of mature woodlands and natural terrain. You are allowed to enjoy nature without the distractions of condos or cul-de- sacs. Although a style all its own the green course still captures the same elegance of its sister Gold course. Play them both on your next golf trip and receive additional discounts for playing a Golden Horseshoe combo golf vacation. After golf, enjoy drinks & food on the clubhouse terrace hole.
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Kingsmill River Course Along the banks of the historic James River is where you’ll find Kingsmill Resort, Virginia’s largest golf resort and the famous River Course. For more than thirty years, the fairways and greens of this Pete Dye masterpiece have challenged a who’s who of PGA and LPGA champions past and present. The River course hosted a PGA tour event for 22 years and is currently home to the LPGA’s Kingsmill Championship. To play the Kingsmill courses golfers are now required to stay in one of their well-appointed guestrooms or spacious condos.
Kingsmill Plantation Course The Plantation Course is an Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay design. Successful navigation of this 6,432-yard, par-72 layout requires accurate iron play and good putting. Fairways are generous, but severely undulated greens make getting down in two a satisfying accomplishment.
10 www.VirginiaGolfVacations.com • 1-877-806-8163 WILLIAMSBURG Golf Courses Traditions at Brickshire This Curtis Strange signature course features wide, inviting fairways, artfully sculpted, true-rolling greens, and dramatic elevation changes. U.S. Open Champion Curtis Strange has created a unique golfing experience by replicating some of his favorite holes from some of the world’s most notable clubs such as St. Andrews, Augusta National and Pinehurst # 2.
Traditions at Stonehouse Traditions at Stonehouse designed by Mike Strantz was named “Best new upscale course” by Golf Digest when it opened. Strantz used the rolling landscape to create visual intimidation with gaping ravines and artistic bunkering. The huge greens and wide fairways make this an enjoyable round with some of the most unique golf holes you will ever play.
Traditions at Royal New Kent From its opening in 1997, Royal New Kent has provided round after round of breathtaking golf. Designed by Mike Strantz, Royal New Kent is a tribute to legendary Irish links golf, specifically Royal County Down and Ballybunion. Recently rated #3 in Virginia by Golfweek Magazine.
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Williamsburg National Jamestown Course Designed by the Nicklaus Design group this 4-star GOLF DIGEST winner has served as proud host to the PGA Tour Michelob Open Qualifier on three occasions. It has also received numerous awards including “One of the Ten Best Courses you can play in Virginia” by Golf Digest Magazine.
12 www.VirginiaGolfVacations.com • 1-877-806-8163 WILLIAMSBURG Hotels Best Western Historic Area The Best Western Historic Area is a golfer’s dream. This newly renovated hotel with luxury high top beds is conveniently located less than 15 minutes from most golf courses across the street from Hooters and adjacent to Uno’s Chicago Bar & Grill. Also included is complimentary continental breakfast. All at affordable pricing that makes you wonder why you would ever stay anywhere else!
Fairfield by Marriott Fairfield Inn by Marriott is very popular with Williamsburg Golf Vacation travelers because of its stout breakfast, quality amenities and great location. The Fairfield breakfast includes all the staples of a great continental breakfast plus several hot items including Jimmy Dean Bacon Egg & Sausage Biscuits, self serve hot waffle station and sausage on a stick. The Fairfield has an indoor pool, fitness center and business center.
Embassy Suites Perfect for golf groups of all sizes, the Embassy Suites Williamsburg is an all-suite hotel centrally located in Williamsburg. Our guests receive a complimentary Evening Cocktail Reception from 5:30 to 7:30 pm nightly offering alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic beverages and light snacks. Fabulous for the end of each day! Every morning enjoy complimentary full cooked to order breakfast buffet each morning. State of the Art Fitness Center, Indoor pool, hot tub, complimentary Wifi and parking are also included.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Williamsburg North The Holiday Inn Express Williamsburg North is a new refreshed hotel in Williamsburg with a contemporary fresh feel. It includes all the amenities golf travelers love including a free deluxe hot breakfast, rooms with 2 queen beds or 1 king, an indoor heated pool and an outdoor patio. Quick access to 64 makes this the closet hotel for golfers playing at Traditions Brickshire, Royal New Kent or Stonehouse, Colonial Heritage and The Golf Club at Viniterra.
Holiday Inn Gateway and Suites Holiday Inn Gateway is one of the area’s newest hotels. It is a full- service hotel with restaurant located in the hotel lobby. Each room has mini-fridge and microwave. Golfers will appreciate the hotel location just a few minutes from many of Williamsburg’s most popular courses including the Golden Horseshoes’ Gold and Green Courses.
Wyndham Garden Williamsburg Golf Groups will love the new Wyndham Garden Busch Gardens. Breakfast is included each morning with many “made from scratch items” including eggs, bacon and pancakes no powdered eggs or frozen pancakes here! All new guest rooms include refrigerator, microwave, 42” flat screen tv’s and pillow top bedding. Wyndham Garden is conveniently located to most area golf courses and easily accessible, less than one half mile from interstate 64.
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Greensprings Vacation Resort Greensprings Vacation Resort provides all the essential amenities for your well-deserved golf vacation. Golf lovers will enjoy the adjacent Nicklaus-designed course, and after a round or two, everything you’d expect from a world-class resort awaits you! At Greensprings Vacation Resort, you can relax in your private whirlpool, lounge in front of your fireplace, take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools, or play a set on the flood-lit tennis courts.
The Historic Powhatan Resort The Historic Powhatan Resort offers a variety of accommodation types for the traveling golf group. Plan the ultimate Williamsburg golf vacation and enjoy spacious accommodations in fully-equipped one-, two- and three-bedroom units complete with a private balcony. After golf, enjoy dining at the Powhatan Grille featuring classic American fare and centrally located on property.
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Colonial Williamsburg Lodge Looking for a place where you can work on your swing while also enjoying a relaxing getaway? With its beautiful folk art furnishings, inviting guest rooms, and modern resort amenities, the Williamsburg Lodge promises you that much-needed escape. Located directly across the street from the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and it’s 45 holes of championship golf, the Williamsburg Lodge is a golfer’s dream destination. Be sure to take advantage of an exclusive offer for guests of an official Colonial Williamsburg Hotel – 50% off PING rental clubs.
Colonial Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel Prefer to stay onsite, but not at “onsite” prices? The Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites is just the place. Nestled on the edge of a serene pine grove and conveniently located next to the Colonial Williamsburg Regional Visitor Center, this hotel is a golfer’s haven. Located less than a mile from the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, the Woodlands offers spacious, comfortable guestrooms and suites plus daily continental breakfast and a wide array of modern amenities. Ask about the Woodlands golf hospitality suite!
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Kingsmill “Big Break” Stay and Play This special offer from Kingsmill Resort and Virginia Golf Vacations includes guestroom accommodations onsite and championship golf on the famed Pete Dye River course, home to over 30 PGA and LPGA tour events, and the Arnold Palmer designed Plantation Course. Plus, you can add any of the other popular Williamsburg area courses including Colonial Heritage, Golden Horseshoe and Royal New Kent.
Unlimited Golf In March, July, August and November several of the Williamsburg Area Courses offer free replays. Several of the participating golf properties, Fords Colony, Golden Horseshoe and Williamsburg National have multiple courses on site so you can play different courses each round.
The Jones Collection Alabama Robert Trent Jones trail golfers now have an option in Virginia to admire course architecture by the renowned Robert Trent Jones and his highly accomplished sons, Robert Trent Jones II and Rees Jones, Enjoy three of their legendary designs on your next Williamsburg Golf Trip, play the Golden Horseshoes’ Gold & Green courses plus the area’s newest golf club, Viniterra!
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Giuseppe’s Italian The local hometown Italian favorite since 1992. Veal, Chicken, Steak, and the freshest Seafood. Try our fried oyster or calamari appetizers, our Lentil and Sausage soup featured in “Bon Appetite” magazine. Fresh marinara sauces and veal, beef, and pork meatballs like Grandma used to make. Yes, cannoli’s, tira misu, and spumoni make this the place to relax after golf. Don’t forget our bar with some of the best wine selections.
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Courses Designed By Nicklaus, Palmer & Dye Oceanfront Accommodations Virginia Beach Night Life Bay Creek Resort and Club
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Bay Creek Nicklaus Course Bay Creek’s Nicklaus course features breath- taking views of the Chesapeake Bay and Old Plantation Creek. It is a challenging but beautiful test of golf measuring 7,417 yards from the back tees. Thankfully multiple tees make the course playable for all. Bay Creek was recently recognized 12th on Golfweek magazine’s list of top 50 US resorts.
Bay Creek Palmer Course Bay Creek’s Palmer course is one of the most beautiful courses you will ever play. Four holes border the Chesapeake Bay and Plantation Creek winds through eight more. Course conditions and unbelievable scenery make Bay Creek well worth the hour drive from Virginia Beach.
Hell’s Point Golf Club One of Rees Jones’ two Virginia Beach designs, Hell’s Point is an intriguing layout cut through tall Virginia Pines near Sandbridge Beach. Golf travelers will enjoy this challenging test of golf that includes 62 well placed bunkers and beautiful water features.
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Heron Ridge Golf Club Fred Couples and course architect Gene Bates teamed up to design Heron Ridge Golf Club. Generous landing areas make this course very playable off the tee. Approach shots require a little more attention. Fourteen holes play along or across lakes, creeks and wetlands while winding around tall oaks, elms and pines.
Honey Bee Golf Course Honey Bee Golf course, is a Par 70 Rees Jones design, featuring several reachable par fives mixed with three par three’s on each side and a variety of long and short par four’s. A successful round requires strategy and shot placement off the tee on several short narrow par 4’s plus more than a dozen holes have water hazards that come into play.
Red Wing Lake Golf Course Red Wing Lake Golf Course is a George Cobb design that opened in 1962 and was recently renovated in 2006. All eighteen greens were resurfaced with a A1/A4 hybrid bent grass significantly improving playing conditions. Red Wing is a parkland style layout surrounded by beautiful Loblolly Pines and has five sets of tees stretching up to 7,100 yards. Red Wing is conveniently located just a few miles from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront.
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Riverfront Golf Club This beautiful, well-conditioned layout plays along the Nansemond River. Architect Tom Doak took full advantage of the area’s natural beauty. All but three holes are bordered on one side by natural water features. Located off interstate 664, less than 15 minutes from the Baymont Inn and Suites Riverfront is a great choice for all Southeastern Virginia Golf travelers.
Signature at Westneck Breathtaking is one of the words often used to describe Arnold Palmer’s Signature at West Neck Club. Arnold created a golf course unlike any other in Virginia Beach. Thirteen lakes and more than 8,000 roses accent the dramatically landscaped terrain. It also has the generous fairways and distinctive beach bunkers that are a Palmer course trademark. The Signature is routinely recognized as one of the best maintained courses in the region.
Virginia Beach National Golf Club Virginia Beach National opened in 1999, formerly known as TPC of Virginia Beach. Designed by Pete Dye with consultation from Hall of Fame touring pro Curtis Strange it features generous fairways, bordered by large waste bunkers and challenging greens. Virginia Beach National is the former host of the Nationwide Tour’s Virginia Beach Open and plays over 7,200 yards from the back tees.
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Courtyard by Marriott Oceanfront South Golf travelers will love the spectacular views from this 100% oceanfront hotel along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Each guest room includes a private, furnished balcony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The Courtyard Marriott is located in the heart of Beach Street USA where great oceanfront dining and nightlife is just a short stroll along the boardwalk. Virginia Golf Vacation travelers receive a complimentary breakfast at the oceanfront Bistro and can unwind on the outdoor patio after a day of golf!
Days Inn at the Beach Days Inn at the Beach is centrally located one half block from the Atlantic Ocean, in room amenities include refrigerator, and microwave. Hotel guests receive complimentary continental breakfast, located 20-30 minutes from all Virginia Beach courses and an hour from Bay Creek Resort. Several popular local restaurants and bars such as Mahi- Mah’s or Waterman’s Cafe are within walking distance.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oceanfront Holiday Inn Express Oceanfront located on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk is the perfect place for golfers to stay while on a Virginia Beach Golf Trip. Before your round enjoy their complimentary hot buffet breakfast each morning. After your round take in a few laps at the indoor pool, relax in their whirlpool or take to the boardwalk and find great dining and nightlife just a few steps from your hotel.
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Turtle Cay Resort Located at 6th and Atlantic Ave is a newly renovated hotel and suite style property named Turtle Cay Resort. The hotel is located one 1/2 block off the oceanfront, just a short par 4 away from the boardwalk and oceanfront. The hotel boasts three different rooming options for all groups: standard hotel rooms, plus one and two bedroom suites with full kitchens and living room.
Beach Home Rentals Virginia Beach golf travelers have the option to rent beach homes in the Sandbridge, Croatan or Northern areas of Virginia Beach. Most are very spacious and can comfortably sleep a dozen or more golfers. Off season rates (before Memorial day and after Labor Day) and flexible rental options during this period make this a great choice for groups of 8 or more golfers.
Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center The Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center is located on the Chesapeake Bay in the heart of Chick’s Beach. This full service hotel features all suite accommodations. Both one and two bedroom have separate bedroom(s) with either two double beds or one king bed. The separate living area includes a kitchenette with microwave, mini fridge table and chairs plus sofa.
24 www.VirginiaGolfVacations.com • 1-877-806-8163 VIRGINIA BEACH Promotions Virginia Beach Unlimited Golf Several Virginia Beach Courses now offer free replays in March, April, October and November. Signature at Westneck, Sleepy Hole and both Bay Creek’s Nicklaus and Palmer Courses where you can play on in the morning and enjoy a free replay on the other! This new Virginia Beach promotion is a great value especially in April and October with longer days and better weather.
Nicklaus, Palmer and Dye Virginia Beach boasts four layouts designed by some of the game’s most recognizable names. Bay Creek Resort was the first facility to have both Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer courses onsite, Virginia Beach National is a Pete Dye design and Arnold Palmer designed another Virginia Beach gem, Signature at Westneck. All are distinctly different layouts and typically the best conditioned courses in the region. Play the greats in Virginia Beach and receive promotional rates through Virginia Golf Vacations.
The Suite Life The “Suite Life” is our Virginia Beach golf trip that highlights multi-room suite accommodations at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center. This full-service hotel with its own private beach is centrally located to most area course, just 40 minutes from the very popular Bay Creek Resort and 20 to 30 minutes from other popular Virginia Beach area golf courses.
Eight is Great Book a trip with two or more foursomes to Virginia Beach and your trip is free. That’s right with groups of eight or more the group leader plays free. Over a half dozen Virginia Beach and surrounding area golf courses participate in this great promotion with Virginia Golf Vacations; including Bay Creek, Signature at Westneck, Heron Ridge and Virginia Beach National.
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Virginia’s Newest Golf Destination Two Courses in United States “Top 100”
Beautiful Mountain Birdwood Golf Club Views
26 www.VirginiaGolfVacations.com • 1-877-806-8163 CHARLOTTESVILLE Golf Courses Birdwood Golf Club at the Boars Head Inn Located on site at the Boars Head Inn and ranked 4 stars by Golf Digest Birdwood has beautiful vista views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Designed by Lindsay Ervin and renovated by Dye and associates in 2005, Birdwood follows the natural rolling foothills of the Blue Ridge. Birdwood is home to the University of Virginia Cavaliers men’s and women’s golf teams and is a Certified Audubon Sanctuary.
Old Trail Golf Club Play Old Trail and enjoy scenic mountain views throughout your round. Located fifteen minutes from downtown Charlottesville, Old Trail’s bent grass greens and Zoysia fairways are consistently well maintained and make for great playing conditions. Old Trail is very playable for the average golfer but the back tees stretch to 6,900 yards giving the low handicappers a great test of golf.
Wintergreen Resort – Stoney Creek Course Wintergreen Resort’s Stoney Creek golf course is located just 40 minutes away from downtown Charlottesville. Three nines, the Monocan, Shamokin and Tuckahoe all designed by Rees Jones wind their way through the beautiful Rockfish Valley. With elevation changes, contoured greens and the occasional side hill lie, Jones brought the natural elements of the landscape into play: meandering streams, hardwood forests and pristine wetlands.test of golf.
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Keswick Hall Full Cry Golf Club Keswick Hall and Golf Club’s Full Cry is a Pete Dye masterpiece built on the site of the original course designed by Fred Findlay and later renovated by Arnold Palmer. Keswick Hall made a significant investment to put their new course on the same level as the “best of the best,” and it was awarded “Best New Course for 2014” by Golf Digest’s Ron Whiten. The design merges modern golf course architecture with the rolling topography of central Virginia’s Hunt Country. This Dye design is a true test for top flight golfers at 7,134 yards from the Championship tee, yet it is very playable for the average golfers from the appropriate tees.
Spring Creek Golf Club Spring Creek was recently ranked #58 on Golf Digest’s top 100 list of courses you can play. This extremely well-manicured layout opened in 2007 and won Golf Digest’s Best new affordable course. Course designer Ed Carton used the natural contours of the land creating a scenic, challenging yet playable golf course. Daily playing conditions rival many of the top private clubs in the Middle Atlantic region.
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Boar’s Head Inn The Boar’s Head Inn is an award winning resort in Charlottesville, Virginia, set on a 570 acre country estate less than three miles from the University of Virginia campus. The Boar’s Head Inn provides high end service in a luxury resort setting that all golfers are sure to appreciate!
Comfort Inn Monticello Stay at the Comfort Inn Monticello, near the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, and receive free hot breakfast plus all rooms include mini refrigerators and free wifi. The hotel is conveniently located less than 20 minutes from most area golf courses.
Holiday Inn Monticello The Holiday Inn Monticello is conveniently located off I-64 making it the perfect resting spot for Charlottesville area golf travelers. Golfers will love the convenience of their full service restaurant, fitness center, outdoor pool and free wifi. The “Downtown Mall” with the area’s best restaurants and shopping is less than ten minutes away!
Hilton Garden Inn The Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville is conveniently located one mile off of Interstate 64 in one of Central Virginia’s most scenic areas. The Hotel sits on a beautiful serene property overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains and is surrounded by eight miles of paved walking trails and only minutes form the area’s most popular golf courses.
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Golden Eagle Golf Club
Best Western Kilmarnock The Best Western Kilmarnock Hotel is situated on the Chesapeake Bay, between the Potomac River and the Rappahannock River, in an area of Virginia known as the Northern Neck. Located just minutes from the Tide’s Inn, this property opened in 2001. Since golf is your game you will enjoy the areas championship courses including the Golden Eagle, and the all new King Carter Golf Course which was Golf Digest’s best new golf course in 2006.
NORTHERN NECK Golf Courses The Golden Eagle Club A George Cobb Design affiliated with the Tides Inn. The “Eagle” stretches to over 7,000 yards from the back tees and has hosted numerous Virginia State Golf Association Championships.
King Carter Golf Club A fantastic design that was named “Best New Affordable Course” by Golf Digest in 2005 King Carter is truly a hidden gem and enjoyable to golfers of all skill levels.
Piankatank Golf Club A beautiful course located on the Middlesex Peninsula surrounded by the Rappahannock River and Piankatank Rivers featuring holes with a nice mix of rolling hills and shoreline terrain.
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Holiday Inn & Suites Blue Ridge Shadows Fairfield Inn & Suites Front Royal Blue Ridge Shadows is located Fairfield Inn adjacent to the scenic Blue Ridge Shadows features affordable Golf Club, the Holiday Inn & Suites Front and spacious Royal is the perfect place to stay on your accommodations next Shenandoah Valley Golf Package to the in the heart of the Front Royal Area. Shenandoah Valley. SHENANDOAH Golf Courses
Blue Ridge Shadows Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club is located in the Northern Region of the Shenandoah Valley. This Tom Clark layout brings the scenic beauty of the blue ridge mountains to life. This course features moderate elevation changes, generous fairways and a waterfall behind the 18th green!
Rock Harbor Golf Course Rock Harbor Golf Course features two imaginative and unique layouts. Both the Rock and Boulder courses provide golfers the opportunity to hit shots they will remember for a long time.
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club Shenandoah Valley Golf Club is a 27 hole golf club built on an old apple farm located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. A round of golf on this Buddy Loving design includes a nice mix of long and short holes.
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