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FORD’S COLONY
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AREA LOCATIONS MAP KINGSMILL
TRADITIONS
WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL
As far back as 1774, John Murray, Earl of Dunmore, and King James’s appointed Head of the Virginia Colonies, was practicing his golf game on the grounds of the Governor’s Palace here in Williamsburg. And even earlier, various items of golfing equipment were found listed in the estates of 17th-century coastal Virginia planters. • We are sure those early Colonial golfers would be proud of the game being played in America’s Historic Triangle today. With 14 award-winning courses, the Williamsburg Area has been named one of the “Top 25 Golf Destinations in the World.” • Some of the greatest names in golf course design have left their mark here in Williamsburg. Robert Trent Jones Sr., Arnold Palmer, Pete Dye, Mike Strantz, and Nicklaus Design Associates have earned our courses various “Top 10” awards over the years. • Check out the clubs and courses on the following pages, all proud members of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber and Tourism Alliance. And yes, just in case you forgot your clubs on this visit, rentals are available at each course! •1•
FORD’S COLONY COUNTRY CLUB 54 holes of Championship golf, a grand clubhouse, and excellent staff await your play at Ford’s Colony. Winding through the pastoral heart of the Ford’s Colony community, this club offers the highest ranked courses in Virginia. A favorite of golfers from throughout the East Coast, Ford’s Colony has been awarded four-and-a-half stars by Golf Digest’s Places to Play. Legendary course designer Dan Maples created all three courses with a solid appreciation of all levels of play. Blackheath, Marsh Hawk, and Blue Heron, each offers its own challenge, reward, and golfing enjoyment. Be sure to visit the well-appointed pro shop, and after your round, relax in Harry’s Tavern—a perfect end to a day of golfing.
ONE FORD’S COLONY DRIVE • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188 T: 757-258-4130 • WWW.FORDSCOLONY.COM •2•
BLACKHEATH COURSE Ford’s Colony’s most picturesque course, Blackheath, presents many challenges to golfers of all abilities. Water comes into play on 13 holes, a total of 9 doglegs and bunkers guarding every green, and typically howling prevailing winds make this course play a lot longer than its 6,621 yards.
Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Maples Championship Yardage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,621 Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.9 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
ONE FORD’S COLONY DRIVE • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188 T: 757-258-4130 • WWW.FORDSCOLONY.COM •3•
MARSH HAWK COURSE An instant classic when it opened in 1985, Marsh Hawk features traditional tree-lined fairways, undulating greens and the best finishing holes around. Marsh Hawk has hosted two Virginia State Opens and the Monday qualifier for the PGA Tour’s Michelob Championship for 12 years straight.
Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Maples Championship Yardage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,650 Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.0 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
ONE FORD’S COLONY DRIVE • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188 T: 757-258-4130 • WWW.FORDSCOLONY.COM •4•
BLUE HERON COURSE The Blue Heron features long and challenging par 3s, fair and forthright par 4s and intimidating par 5s, politely provides some room for error off the tee. However, this favorite of members makes up for it by having 17 of the greens guarded by bunkers.
Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Maples Championship Yardage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,970 Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72.6 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
ONE FORD’S COLONY DRIVE • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188 T: 757-258-4130 • WWW.FORDSCOLONY.COM •5•
GOLDEN HORSESHOE GOLF CLUB Two of America’s most highly rated public access golf courses, the Golden Horseshoe Gold Course and Golden Horseshoe Green Course, are located in the heart of Williamsburg, right next door to the world-renowned Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg. A favorite of locals and visitors alike, the Golden Horseshoe’s two 18-hole Championship courses were designed by father, Robert Trent Jones, Sr, (Gold Course) and later, son Rees Jones (Green Course). The 9-hole, executive link Governor Spotswood course is also open for public play.
401 SOUTH ENGLAND ST. • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185 T: 757-220-7696 • WWW.COLONIALWILLIAMSBURG.ORG •6•
GOLD COURSE One of the best examples of traditional golf course architecture in the world, Jack Nicklaus says, “There is plenty of trouble and it’s not a course you can get careless with.” Tight fairways and a trio of the best par 3s ever make the Gold Course a champion over time.
Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Championship Yardage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,817 Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
401 SOUTH ENGLAND ST. • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185 T: 757-220-7696 • WWW.COLONIALWILLIAMSBURG.ORG •7•
GREEN COURSE A bit more forgiving than its sister Gold Course, the Green Course is carved from the same terrain but is simultaneously longer and with a big carry over water from the 18th tee. Home of the 2004 U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links Championship.
Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rees Jones Yardage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,120 Par . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
401 SOUTH ENGLAND ST. • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185 T: 757-220-7696 • WWW.COLONIALWILLIAMSBURG.ORG •8•
GOVERNOR SPOTSWOOD COURSE First designed and built in 1947 for guests of the Williamsburg Inn, the Governor Spotswood Course was later updated by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and opened for public play in 1963. With six par 3s, two par 4s, and a long par 5, this 9-hole course is a golfer’s delight for either walking or riding.
401 SOUTH ENGLAND ST. • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185 T: 757-220-7696 • WWW.COLONIALWILLIAMSBURG.ORG •9•
VIRGINIA GOLF VACATIONS THE EASY WAY TO BOOK YOUR PLAY — AND YOUR STAY IN WILLIAMSBURG. Virginia Golf Vacations is your one-stop-shopping source for all your Williamsburg Golf needs. Whether you are looking for a complete golf package including hotel, dining and golf…or golf only…the seasoned professionals at Virginia Golf Vacations can arrange everything for you. All you have to do is…play golf! Virginia Golf Vacations offers a variety of accommodation types including mid or upscale hotels, suites, resorts and condos. Your golf concierge can answer all your golfing questions and arrange for choice tee times on courses listed in this Guide, along with others.
VIRGINIA GOLF VACATIONS • 221 BULIFANTS BLVD. WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188 • SUITE A T: 877-806-8163 • WWW.VIRGINIAGOLFVACATIONS.COM
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1. Stonehouse 2. Kiskiak 3. Ford’s Colony 4. Williamsburg National 5. Golden Horseshoe 6. Kingsmill • 12 •
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KINGSMILL RESORT Located along the shores of the Historic James River, just minutes from the center of Williamsburg, the three courses of the Kingsmill Resort & Spa are among the most beautiful and well-known in the Mid-Atlantic region. The home of the Michelob ULTRA Open, one of the LPGA’s most prestigious events, Kingsmill has thrilled golfers and golf fans alike since the first course was completed in 1977. Challenges of all kinds await the golfer on these courses designed by familiar names — Pete Dye, Arnold Palmer, Tom Clark, and two-time U.S. Open champion Curtis Strange.
1010 KINGSMILL ROAD • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185 T: 757-253-3906 • WWW.KINGSMILL.COM • 14 •
RIVER COURSE Home of the LPGA’s Michelob ULTRA Open. Recently renovated by original designer Pete Dye, the resort’s first course, the River Course, is pure perfection. A look that’s timeless. Flawless conditions. And a range of holes for all skill levels. From the opening tee shot to the final putt, the River Course offers a land and waterscape unmatched in beauty, and sometimes…daring. Designer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pete Dye Yardage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,831 Par . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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WOODS COURSE Recently named in the Zagat Survey as one of America’s Top Golf Courses, the Woods Course is a classic parkland-style design that occupies a secluded corner of the resort. The Woods layout is an interesting mix of long and short holes, giving golfers the opportunity to use every club in their bag.
Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Clark & Curtis Strange Yardage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,659 Par . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
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PLANTATION COURSE The Plantation Course favors accurate iron play and good putting. 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, the undulations and swales make getting down in two a satisfying accomplishment.
Designers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay Yardage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,432 Par . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
1010 KINGSMILL ROAD • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23185 T: 757-253-3906 • WWW.KINGSMILL.COM • 17 •
THE TRADITION GOLF CLUBS Two of Tradition Golf Clubs’ outstanding championship courses located throughout Central Virginia are here in the Greater Williamsburg Area. Stonehouse and Kiskiack, two sister courses, but definitely not twins, offer golfers all the challenges, as well as delights, of golf at its finest. Both courses are located just off Interstate 64 West, less that 15 minutes from the heart of historic Williamsburg. When it opened in 1996, the Tradition at Stonehouse was named “Best New Upscale Public Course in the Nation” and one of the “Top New Ten You Can Play” by Golf Magazine. Just one exit closer to Williamsburg, the Tradition at Kiskiack is set along the ridge of a natural bluff on land once occupied by the Chickiack, a group of Virginia Algonquian Indians, under the Great Chief Powhatan. Many of the picturesque holes demand accurate shot making from tee to green, while others are more forgiving — with ample landing areas and gently sloping greens. A challenging, but playable course, Kiskiack is a Golf Digest four star winner. Both courses offer outstanding pro shop and dining amenities.
9700 MILL POND RUN • TOANO, VA 23168 T: 757-566-1138 • WWW.TRADITIONALGOLFTRAIL.COM • 18 •
STONEHOUSE This award-winning championship course near the historic York River winds over nearly 7,000 yards of steep forested hills, wide plateaus, and abrupt ravines. Against this tumultuous backdrop, the danger of deep bunkers and long carries is balanced by the relative safety of broad fairways and enormous putting greens.
Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dan Maples Yardage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,963 Par. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
9700 MILL POND RUN • TOANO, VA 23168 T: 757-566-1138 • WWW.TRADITIONALGOLFTRAIL.COM • 19 •
KISKIACK The beautiful surroundings at Kiskiack will allow you to unwind, the spectacular views will inspire you, and the challenging layout will awaken your spirit. Of his spectacular design, award winning architect John LaFoy said, “After playing Kiskiack, 18 golfers may each have a different favorite hole.” You are sure to find yours.
Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John LaFoy Yardage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,775 Par . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
9700 MILL POND RUN • TOANO, VA 23168 T: 757-566-1138 • WWW.TRADITIONALGOLFTRAIL.COM • 20 •
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WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL The area’s latest golf challenge opened in 2007 as Williamsburg National added its second 18-hole championship course, the Yorktown, to the Club’s existing Jamestown Course. The settlers of America’s Historic Triangle found great beauty and faced noble challenges in nearby Jamestown and Yorktown. At Williamsburg National, those two historic sites have been honored with the existing Nicklaus designed Jamestown Course, and now the new Yorktown Course designed by Tom Clark. Both courses offer their own “great beauty” and “noble challenges” as today’s golfers enjoy the game on these award-winning courses at the Williamsburg National Golf Club. Located near the James River just up from Jamestown and minutes from the heart of Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area, Williamsburg National is a favorite for golfers of all skill levels. The Jamestown Course has served as host to the PGA Tour Michelob Open Qualifier on three occasions, and has received numerous awards including “One of the Ten Best Courses You Can Play in Virginia” by Golf Magazine. Designed by renowned architect Tom Clark, the Yorktown is a 7,000 yard championship course. When asked to comment on his design, Tom Clark said, “It is a course of traditional design and with no gimmicks.” However, two of the last three holes measure over 600 yards. A well appointed pro shop and dining room complete the golf experience at Williamsburg National.
3700 CENTERVILLE ROAD • WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188 T: 757-528-9642 • WWW.WNGC.COM • 22 •
JAMESTOWN COURSE This Nicklaus Design Associates course offers a varied terrain of ravines and fairways lined with a forest of maples, oaks, cedars and dogwoods. A challenge worthy of any golfer. With an emphasis on conditioning, it has been said that the Jamestown Course is so well designed that it could improve your score!
Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nicklaus Design Group Yardage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,953 Par . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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YORKTOWN COURSE Williamsburg’s newest course, the Yorktown is a 7,000-plus yard challenge with two of the last three holes measuring over 600 yards each. But forgiving fairways and large greens make this a new favorite of locals and visitors alike. A perfect complement to the Jamestown Course, and a pride to the area.
Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Clark Yardage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,006 Par . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
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