VIRGINIA FALL 2014
MUST PLAY VIRGINIA COURSES GREAT GOLF IN THE MOUNTAINS KINGSMILL RESORT SPECIAL REPORT
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Must play golf courses in Virginia. Great Golf in the Mountains! You’ve gotta see the views! Richmond Rules! Two of the finest courses you have to play!
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Kingsmill Resort & Spa - Home of the Kingsmill LPGA Championship
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NEED WE SAY MORE? Kingsmill Resort
1010 Kingsmill Road Williamsburg, Virginia
23185 THE RIVER COURSE
THE PLANTATION COURSE
For three decades, The River Course has hosted the world’s best players on both PGA and LPGA tours. It has also hosted thousands of lesser-known golfing superstars. Like you.
The Plantation Course is an Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay design that challenges players of all skill levels. The 6,432-yard, par-72 course favors accurate iron play and good putting.
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Fairway landing areas are generous, but water comes into play on eight holes, and there’s no shortage of deep woods or yawning ravines. Greens are large and provide inviting targets for approach shots. Once on the putting surface, undulations and swales make getting down in two a satisfying accomplishment.
Bordered by the calm azure waters of the James River, this famed championship course has tested the mettle of the game’s most famous names. On a still morning, dew still beading on the precisely manicured greens, you can almost hear the echoes of applause for crisply struck irons and delicately holed putts. The River Course inspires you to test your own mettle. To see how you stack up against the greats of today, and of years gone by. Recently, the course has been reborn, thanks to the efforts of original architect Pete Dye. The renowned course designer tinkered just enough with his layout, bringing out the subtle details that make for a truly unforgettable round of golf and earning a Golfweek Magazine Top Ten Virginia Course distinction. For those who have never teed it up at the River Course, it’s a ‘must play’. And for those who have, it’s a ‘must play again.’
With landmarks from Richard Kingsmill’s 1736 plantation woven into the landscape, a round on the Plantation Course is truly historic. Please note: We are currently in the process of improving the Kingsmill Golf Experience, and are redesigning the 18th hole of the Plantation Course. Guests will play the 18th hole as a shortened Par 3 during this process, which will be complete late Summer, 2014. Thank you for your patience during our upgrade!
THE WOODS COURSE OPEN TO FULL GOLF MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS ONLY Golf course architect Tom Clark designed this course in concert with two-time U.S. Open champion Curtis Strange. The Woods Course is a classic parkland-style design that occupies a secluded corner of the resort. Ranked #10 of Virginia’s Top Ten Golf Courses by Golfweek Magazine, the Woods Course is an instant hit with all golfers. In a recent Zagat Survey, the Woods Course was named one of America’s Top Golf Courses. The Woods Course is a 6,659-yard layout with an interesting mix of long and short holes, giving golfers the opportunity to use every club in their bag. A unique feature is the double green with a bunker in the center shared by the par-3 12th hole and the par-4 15th hole. The Woods Course is a delight to play, time after time.
1.800.832.5665 www.kingsmill.com
This 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. We have bent grass greens and fairways with Bluegrass/fescue roughs. The course plays to 7,073 yards at its longest, with a rating of 74.1 and a slope of 145. It is a par 72 with eight par 4s, five par 5s and five par 3s. Come out and enjoy one of the premier Richmond golf courses today! Our Team Choose The Federal Club as the location of your next golf event. From the moment you begin coordination until the final award is handed out, we are here to serve you. Whether you plan to hold a large corporate or charity event, or just a group of 12 on a golf getaway, we desire to ensure your complete satisfaction. To get your planning underway, call (804) 798-1266. Experience Virginia Golf The Federal Club combines a great golf experience with the unmatched beauty of the Richmond Landscape. Our seamless integration of friendly service and gorgeous natural surroundings is what will bring your group back year after year. Your guests are sure to enjoy the hospitality of our staff along with the graceful beauty of our facility. The Tradition Lives On Each year The Federal Club entertains numerous private groups and organizations. Regardless of the size of the group or the reason for their golf event, our staff works diligently to make their golf outing a success. Explore your options with The Federal Club and experience what has made our golf course one of Virginia's best. Pro Shop - 804-798-4996 Business Office - 804-798-4873 Membership - 804-798-1266 www.thefederalclub.com
8400 Old Church Road New Kent, VA 23124 (804) 932-3888
http://viniterragolf.com
Welcome to The Club at Viniterra The Club at Viniterra is an 18-hole championship course designed by Rees Jones, located 20 miles east of downtown Richmond in New Kent. The golf course is adjacent to the attractive New Kent Winery and is the centerpiece of the unique and upscale Viniterra residential community. The golf course routing incorporates a variety of diverse, natural features, including frequent and dramatic elevation changes. The course, capable of measuring anywhere from 5,200 – 7,725 yards is designed with infinite flexibility. Multiple tee angles, combined with the thoughtful and strategic location of a variety of grass, sand and water hazards, assure an enjoyable experience for all skill levels.
In 1968, John L. Hopkins, II, sat at a table in rural McGaheysville, in the kitchen of his great-grandfather's house. He gazed out the window that frames a spectacular view of the Massanutten Peak, and contemplated the woes of being a farmer caught in the middle of a four-year-long drought. Three years later, May 26, 1971, the development of 5,200 acres in Massanutten, by a group of ten investors, was announced at a luncheon held at Spotswood Country Club in Harrisonburg. And now, forty years later, Massanutten Village is a thriving four-season resort and community of over 1,000 single family homes, 1300 timesharing units, and a multi-million dollar ski business. There's been a lot of 'water over the dam' in that time, a lot of pieces that have fallen into place, and a few pieces that have fallen out of place, but the history of the development of Massanutten is as exciting to study as its future looks to be. Massanutten's rather undramatic beginnings from a kitchen window view are best described as a chronology with a generous amount of detail, cupfuls of facts, and a healthy dash of wonder at the enormity of the project John L. only vaguely realized in his mind's eye that day at his window. Let's take a look back at the history of the resort:
In the cities, during the 1800's, where it was crowded and dusty, there were poorly maintained water sources and waste management. This led to disease and caused the city dwellers to look to the valley for respite. Gerard T. Hopkins saw an opportunity in sharing the valley and built a health resort, Rockingham Springs, just below the peak. His greatgrandson revived the philosophy over 100 years later and built a new resort...Massanutten. When Rockingham Springs was opened in 1875, it was advertised heavily in Baltimore, Washington and Richmond through a brochure describing its 'restful delights' and a complete chemical analysis of the spring waters attesting to the 'restorative powers' found in five natural springs. These advertisements helped develop Rockingham Springs into becoming a 'wonderful second home community' for families to spend their summers. The resort featured a hotel in one building and a few smaller buildings for longer-term guests with an occupancy of about 100. There was also a bath house, laundry house, ice house, and a stable. Guests arrived in Harrisonburg by train and were brought to the resort by horse and carriage. Meals were scheduled and the food served was from G.T.'s Cave Hill Farm. There was no liquor allowed. Religious services were held every Sunday.
Mountain Greens Golf (540) 289-4941 Condo Rental Services (540) 289-4952
Woodstone Meadows Golf (540) 289-4919
Resort Information (540) 289-9441 | E-mail Physical Address 1822 Resort Drive McGaheysville, VA 22840
Independence Golf Club Annual Members are entitled to the following benefits (please note exceptions to Juniors below).The Annual Membership is valid from the date of purchase through March 31, 2015: •
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Unlimited Greens Fees for Championship & Short Course Unlimited use of Practice Facilities & Range Balls Preferred Cart Fees of $20 + tax 2 Week Advanced Tee Time Reservations VSGA Membership & Handicap Services Variety of Discounts for Golf and Food & Beverage Competitive Tournament Schedule Preferred Rates for Guests Valid from the Date of Purchase to March 31, 2015
The general public is also welcome to come play. Course renovations have closed the Championship course for the summer of 2014. During this time, the practice facilities and short course are open. When finished, we know you’ll be thrilled at the finished product! Address: Founders Bridge Boulevard Midlothian, VA. 23113 Phone: (804) 601-8600 Fax: (804) 601-8615
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