GOLF GUIDE of VIRGINIA 2015
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PUBLISHER Bryan G. Edwards Richmond, Virginia 314-243-9628 - Cell bryane@golfusamagazine.com www.golfusamagazine.com
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REFERRAL PROGRAM Whatever golf course, resort, or private club you refer to us to participate in the Golf Guide of Virginia, give THEM your name and phone number, and make sure they provide that information to me. Without this info, we will have no idea who to pay the $100 to. Golf USA Magazine is NOT responsible for mis-information, errors, omissions, or mistakes. The $100 referral fee will be paid as soon as the course, resort, or private club pays us. The Golf Guide of Virginia is published annually by Golf USA Magazine, a Tee to Green Media Company. © 2014 - 2015. All rights reserved. If you’d like your Course, Resort, or Private Club added to our publication, please contact the publisher above.
I’d like to welcome the readers and all of the participating Courses, Resorts, and Private Clubs to the premiere edition of Golf USA Magazine’s Golf Guide of Virginia. During the past several years, we have been diligently working on the production and design of a series of quality publications that will provide a great informational tool for golfers and vacationers alike. We want our readers to be able to make a wise decision where to play, and encourage them to play as many of the courses in our publication as possible. We also believe and understand that you want information on golf courses. That’s why we have very limited advertising in our publications. We do however, believe in helping golf related and National charities to assist them in their worthwhile causes. The courses, resorts, and private clubs of Virginia have some of the most beautiful and scenic settings anywhere in the United States, and are only hours from just about any state in the mid to upper east coast region. If golf is what you’re seeking, the courses here are great, unsurpassed, challenging, gorgeous, and offer a unique opportunity to play where the great legends of golf have played before you. Their mountains offer the snow skier breathtaking views, and challenging slopes, both for the beginner or the seasoned pro! Hiking is also among the favorite activities in Virginia. Walk along mountain trails, explore ancient caves and caverns, and simply enjoy the views from the mountain top vistas. We also have one of the greatest FREE contests in any magazine we know of. It’s called “NAME THIS HOLE”. READ THE RULES, enter, and you could win a brand new set of Taylor Made golf clubs and bag for correctly naming a golf hole here in Virginia! See page 8 for more details. So come visit and play the beautiful courses and resorts in Virginia for your next business or vacation trip! You’ll never forget or regret it! Bryan G. Edwards Publisher - Golf USA Magazine
This issue of the Golf Guide of Virginia is a sample guide to give you an idea and concept of what the finished publication will look like, how it will perform, the features it has for the golfers reading it, and for the courses, resorts, and private clubs that are considering being an active participant for the 2015 golf season. There will be many more courses, resorts, and private clubs added as we enter the 2015 golfing season. All of Golf USA Magazine’s publications/guides are totally free to the general public. They are intended to provide the golfer a general overview of each of the participating courses in each issue. There is also a direct link to each of the course websites to obtain more information about the courses should you desire it. In many cases, Golf USA Magazine has created a video slideshow or video of some of the participating courses. You will find these on the designated space in the golf course ad on their page. If you click on that movie link, and want to view the movie or slideshow at its best resolution, please make sure you click the highest HD setting available for the clearest possible resolution.
FOR COURSES, RESORTS, AND PRIVATE CLUBS If you happen to be a golf course, resort, or private club viewing this for the first time, you may want to seriously consider being a part of this publication. For about the price of one round of golf per month for the 2015 season, you will enjoy an entire year of advertising, promotion, and dedicated service from Golf USA Magazine. We know of no other magazine to offer you so much for so little. We will continue to add and update our course database on a daily and weekly basis. If you don’t get in now, but want to add your facility at a later date, that’s great. Our rates are NOT pro-rated, so the sooner you sign up, the longer you will be seen and gain more exposure for your course, resort, or private club. Why not get in now?
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Each course, resort, or private club receives the following for the entire 2015 calendar year: 1/2 page promotional space in full color. This is our standard page space. Only $495.00 for the entire year. Featured Course Promotional Space awards your course, resort, or private club an entire Full Page for only $695.00 for the entire year. Up to 6 photos, and additional copy included. Up to 3 photos of your choice to represent your facility. High resolution is encouraged. Professional photography is available upon request for a very reasonable cost. 1-2 paragraphs of text to describe your facility. Your course, resort, or private club logo. Your address, phone number, and direct link to your course website. A link to a YouTube movie or slideshow that we can create, (*), or one you currently have. Other guides charge $750.00 for a year. We charge you NOTHING. This is an online magazine reaching millions of readers. Printed copies are available at a small cost in any quantity you desire, from one copy, to tens of thousands of copies. Please ask for a quote.
(*) Golf USA Magazine can create a beautiful 3-5 minute slideshow at a reasonable cost, including music, special effects, titles, and voice-over narratives. Call or email the publisher for more details and costs.
REFERRAL PROGRAM If you refer another course, resort, or private club to participate in the Golf Guide of Virginia, and they sign up due to your referral, we will pay you $100! How many courses, resorts, and private clubs are you familiar with? See Publisher’s Message Page for complete details.
CONTENTS OF COURSES
CENTRAL VIRGINIA
N O RT H E R N V I R G I N I A
C O A S TA L V I R G I N I A
CONTENTS OF COURSES
C H E S A P E A K E B AY
EASTERN SHORE
SOUTHERN VIRGINIA
CONTENTS OF COURSES
S H E N A N D O A H VA L L E Y
BLUE RIDGE
H E A RT O F A P PA L A C H I A
NAME THIS HOLE ANNUAL CONTEST!
SAMPLE HOLE ONLY If you can identify this Virginia golf hole, you could win a COMPLETE set of Taylor Made golf clubs including a great bag. To enter, hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you need to do. Email us at the address below the following: 1. 2. 3.
The name of the golf course this hole is on. The exact hole number on the course. Should you win, we need your name and phone number to contact you. Please put this in your email. CONTEST RULES
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
THERE IS NO PURCHASE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST! You may only enter one time per contest year in Virginia. (No multiple email addresses allowed). In the event of multiple winners, a name will be drawn at random. We will contact winner within 5 business days. Winner must claim the prize within one calendar year of being notified. Custom fitting and club specifications are the responsibility of the winner. Stock or standard shafts/grips only. Winner will be published in the online issue of Golf USA Magazine (Virginia) in December 2015. Golf USA Magazine is not responsible for weather delays, cancellations, accidents, or refunds. Deadline Entry for contest is December 1, 2015. New contest for 2016 begins on January 1, 2016.
To enter, please reply with your answer to: contestva@golfusamagazine.com
Good Luck To All!
HELPFUL TIPS TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THE 2015 GOLF GUIDE OF VIRGINIA ONLINE MAGAZINE This is a sample page in our guide. Some courses do not have all the same features.
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CENTRAL VIRGINIA COURSES, RESORTS, PRIVATE CLUBS: THE FEDERAL CLUB INDEPENDENCE CLUB
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THE FEDERAL CLUB "Unmatched Golf with Casual Sophistication" The Federal Club is located in Virginia's scenic southwest Hanover County in Glen Allen's Mountain Run Subdivision. We are the premier Richmond golf facility, complete with everything from tennis to tournaments.
Our unique course layout challenges experienced players while at the same time helping newcomers relax as they enjoy learning this classic game. The course manages this with six sets of tees spanning many distances. There are bentgrass greens and fairways with Bluegrass fescue roughs. In addition to fantastic play on the course, our guests love our amenities, including practice facilities,the bar and grill, and golf lessons to help your game. We can't wait to welcome you!
13030 Palmers Way Glen Allen, VA 23059-1562 Pro Shop – (804) 798-4996 www.thefederalclub.com
INDEPENDENCE CLUB Stretching across gently rolling terrain on the edge of Virginia’s Piedmont region, the Club’s 18-Hole Championship Course meanders through woodlands and along quiet, reflecting waters. Tom Fazio, whose course designs have populated Golf Digest’s Top 100 for years on end, has created in Independence a varied and inventive course appealing to golfers of many skill levels. With multiple tee placements, strategic bunkering throughout, and numerous holes that might be described as character building, it is a course that promises to excite and challenge both champions and amateurs, alike.
600 Founders Bridge Blvd. Midlothian, VA. 23113 804-601-8600
http://www.independencegolfclub.com
S H E N A N D O A H VA L L E Y COURSES, RESORTS, PRIVATE CLUBS: MASSANUTTEN RESORT WINTERGREEN RESORT
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MASSANUTTEN RESORT Mountain Greens Golf Course was opened in the summer of 1976. A challenging 18-hole championship design provides golfers a true test of mountain golf. Breathtaking views of our mountainous terrain, foliage, and natural wildlife are sure to enhance each and every one of your golfing experiences. Woodstone Meadows Golf Course opened Spring 1998. It offers golfers a break from the typical mountain golf. The new layout provides an 18hole, par 65 course consisting of nine par 3s, seven par 4s and two par 5s. The addition makes Woodstone a more diverse golf course catering to novice golfers while offering ample challenges for experts.
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1822 Resort Drive McGaheysville, VA 22840
Resort Information (540) 289-9441
www.massresort.com WINTERGREEN RESORT 45 holes + 2 completely different courses = 1 stunning Virginia golf resort. Test your game at these renowned Virginia golf courses. Wintergreen Resort, the Mid-Atlantic's most exciting year-round playground, is a golfer's haven. Two courses. Two completely different designs. Two invigorating experiences. All in one stunning Virginia golf resort. We can also help you elevate your game at the Wintergreen Golf Academy, where we've got a school, lesson or clinic for every ability level.
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Route 664 Wintergreen, VA 22958 Reservations: 855.699.1858 http://wintergreenresort.com
BLUE RIDGE
COURSES, RESORTS, PRIVATE CLUBS: PETE DYE RIVER COURSE AT VIRGINIA TECH MEADOWS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
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PETE DYE RIVER COURSE AT VIRGINIA TECH
Rated 4 1/2 Stars by Golf Digest’s ‘Best Places to Play’, #9 on Golfweek’s Best Campus Courses in America and # 5 in Virginia by Golfweek's Best Courses to Play, the golf course provides a test of strategy and skills for golfers of every skill level. Dye’s signature bunkers, small elevated greens and collection points are evident throughout your round. Abundant wildlife and native birds including a pair of soaring bald eagles are frequently spotted and add to the panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain setting.
Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech 8400 River Course Dr. Radford, Virginia 24141 (540) 633-6732 or 1-888 Pete Dye (1-888-738-3393) http://www.petedyerivercourse.com
MEADOWS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB The Meadows Golf and Swim Club is one of the oldest continually running Golf Courses in the New River Valley. The Meadows is very proud of its heritage. The course reflects a much different type of test from new modern courses. Our challenging 18-hole layout puts premium on accuracy and shot making. The Meadows boasts of some of the best greens in the area and also the fastest. The Meadows course offers beautiful mountain views, rolling hills, open and wooded holes and is FUN and CHALLENGING for all skill levels. Under new ownership in 2010, we are a semi-private facility that offers golf, a heated swimming pool, practice range, fully stocked pro shop and excellent food and beverage service.
1111 Round Meadow Drive Christiansburg, VA (540) 382-3732 http://www.meadowsgolfcc.com
N O RT H E R N V I R G I N I A
COURSES, RESORTS, PRIVATE CLUBS: GREENDALE GOLF COURSE BLUE RIDGE SHADOWS RESORT
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GREENDALE GOLF COURSE Greendale Golf Course boasts a fully stocked clubhouse including a full service pro shop and snack bar. Pro Shop The pro shop offers an extensive selection of the latest golf equipment, clothing and accessories. Food & Beverage Services Greendale Golf Course offers a wide variety of food services for all types of palates. Our menu offers light fare, with fresh sandwiches made daily, assorted beverages, and a wide selection of snacks. Our food service can serve large groups or just individuals. Our food is a perfect way to complement any outing or tournament.
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6700 Telegraph Road Alexandria, VA 22310 703-971-6170
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Blue Ridge Shadows Resort Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club Resort has been named one of the finest upscale daily fee public golf courses in Virginia. We are proud to proclaim ourselves the best Virginia public golf club. As our name indicates, we are located in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah Valley. We acknowledge the desire and necessity of honoring your need to stretch your consumer dollars. We at Blue Ridge Shadows are committed to providing Four Star golf at Two Star prices.
456 Shadows Drive Front Royal, VA 22630 540.631.9661 and 1.866.631.9661 www.blueridgeshadows.com
C O A S TA L V I R G I N I A COURSES, RESORTS, PRIVATE CLUBS: FEATURED RESORT: KINGSMILL RESORT
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KINGSMILL RESORT
A dream team of legendary course designers have all brought their considerable skills to bear to create the three layouts that constitute the Kingsmill golf experience. The River, Plantation and Woods* courses each offer 18 holes of championship golf for players of every level. It all starts with the land. A breathtaking tapestry of gently rolling hills, majestic hardwood forest, and stunning coastal tracts along the James River waters. Add to that an architectural philosophy of working with the contours and curves nature provides, and you’re left with golf courses that feel part of their environment. Impeccably groomed, painstakingly maintained, and lovingly tended, the first view from your tee box is all it takes to let you know you’ve found something special. Something magical. Something Kingsmill. In Golf Digest’s Courses For Women 2013, Kingsmill’s Plantation Course was ranked 13th among 50 of the top courses in the country. Kingsmill Resort 1010 Kingsmill Road Williamsburg, Virginia, 23185
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http://www.kingsmill.com 757.253.3906
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COURSES, RESORTS, PRIVATE CLUBS: CAMERON HILLS GOLF LINKS
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CAMERON HILLS GOLF LINKS Step on to the demanding and meticulously maintained Cameron Hills Golf Links, the premier course of the Northern Neck of Virginia for the past 21 years, just 40 minutes east of Fredericksburg. Designed so that no fairway is adjacent to another, this 18-hole championship course allows all golfers to enjoy the rolling beauty and challenge of a true links style course. On-site driving range, practice green and club house complete your experience. Try one of three Chesapeake Bay nearby restaurants to quench a desire for Maryland crabs or waterfront dining for a unique end of your golf day.
14140 Salem Church Road, King George, VA 22485 Phone: (540) 775-4653 http://cameronhills.com
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EASTERN SHORE
COURSES, RESORTS, PRIVATE CLUBS: BAY CREEK RESORT
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BAY CREEK RESORT
3335 Stone Road - Cape Charles, VA 23310 - 800-501-7141 or 757-331-8742
Bay Creek marks the first time Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer designed courses for the same club, and the golf legends did not disappoint. The two 18-hole Signature Courses combine the extraordinary views and natural features of the Eastern Shore and the Chesapeake Bay with historical landmarks from Cape Charles' 19th and early 20th century railroad days, all into one incredible state-of-the-art golf facility. The courses have been designed with multiple tee placements that will challenge the low-handicapper while creating an enjoyable golfing experience for players of all levels.
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The legendary Palmer/Nicklaus rivalry lives on at Bay Creek making it a premiere golf destination to be tested and remembered by passionate players from all over the world. http://www.baycreekresort.com/resort/golf/
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SOUTHERN VIRGINIA
COURSES, RESORTS, PRIVATE CLUBS: LAKE GASTON GOLF CLUB
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LAKE GASTON GOLF CLUB The Lake Gaston Golf Club offers some of the finest golf recreation in Southside Virginia. Lake Gaston Golf Club also offers a driving range as well as a wide range of items in the Pro Shop. Special golf packages that include green fees and cart rental are available daily. Located 17 miles from both I-95 and I-85 in Gasburg Virginia, the course offers an exceptional variety of holes that include wide open fairways, to challenging “narrow chutes”, to spectacular plateaus overlooking blue crystal clear lakes and ponds.
For Tee Times Call - (434) 577-2888 Click Link Below For Directions http://www.playlggc.com/direct.html
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H E A RT O F A P PA L A C H I A COURSES, RESORTS, PRIVATE CLUBS: DAN HALL MOUNTAIN RESORT
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DAN HALL MOUNTAIN RESORT Dan Hall Mountain Resort was built in the beginning of 1963 and opened for business on May 15, 1965. We have come a long way from this day! We have cleared a lot more land since the begining and we still continue to develop more and expand the fairways. 2015 will make the 50th year in business. It is situated on top of a mountain in the heart of the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia. The golf course and lodge are situated on approximately 380 acres of land. Breath taking views can be seen from any part of the property. A cool breeze blows most of the time in the summer.
5852 DAN HALL ROAD - COEBURN, VA 24230 ph: 276-395-2487fax: 413-751-1381 www.danhallmtn.com
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