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Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Community

The Shenandoah Valley has unveiled yet another golf course, adding to its repertoire, the opening of the highly anticipated Blue Ridge Shadows. Designed by architect Tom Clark of Ault, Clark & Associates, the 18-hole par 72 features bent grass tees, fairways and greens, while multiple tees allow for a challenging, yet pleasurable, golf experience for players at all skill levels.

Measuring just over 7,300 plus yards from the tips, the layout consists of two very distinct 9-hole sides. The front features several holes cut through hardwoods, while the back nine plays in a valley.

Blue Ridge Shadows is on everyone's must-play list. Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, this course is the centerpiece for the resort community that will feature a full-service hotel and spa set to open this June. Located just one hour from the Capitol Beltway on Rt. 522, just off I-66, between Winchester and Front Royal.

Read "Casting a Giant Shadow" from The Golf Guide Winter 2007

“#3 in VA, America's Best Courses” —Golfweek 2009

“Top 100 Must Play Courses” 
— GolfStyles Washington

“#14 Best New Courses” —Golfweek 2008

“#6 Best New Affordable Course” 
— Golf Digest 2007

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Course Statistics

Designer
Tom Clark
Head Pro
Mike Ahrnsbrak
  Yardage Par Rating Slope
Black 7315 72 75.5 143
Blue 6787 72 73.1 138
White 6204 72 70.4 130
Gold 5551 72 68.2 122
Red 5006 72 70.0 120
Directions to Blue Ridge Golf Community

From Washington, D.C.

  • Take I-66 N toward Winchester.
  • At exit 6, turn RIGHT onto Ramp towards US-340 / US-522 / Front Royal / Winchester
  • Turn LEFT (West) onto Melody Ln, then immediately turn LEFT (South) onto US-340 [US-522]

From Points North

  • Take I-81 S toward Roanoke.
  • At exit 313A, take Ramp (RIGHT) onto US-17 [US-50] towards US-17 / US-50 / US-522
  • Turn RIGHT (South) onto US-522 [Front Royal Pike]
  • Keep STRAIGHT onto US-340 [US-522]

From Points South

  • Take I-81 N toward Staunton.
  • At exit 300, take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-66 towards I-66 / Fort Royal / Washington
  • At exit 6, turn RIGHT onto Ramp towards US-340 / US-522 / Front Royal / Winchester
  • Turn LEFT (North-East) onto US-340 [US-522]
  • Turn LEFT (West) onto Melody Ln, then immediately turn LEFT (South) onto US-340 [US-522]
Locator map for Blue Ridge Shadows, Front Royal, VA

Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Community
7632 Winchester Road
Front Royal, VA 22630

Phone: 866-631-9661
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