The accolades for this truly remarkable VA golf course just keep coming. The Rick Jacobson designed Augustine Golf Club was carved from the gentle rolling hills of Stafford County. Its emerald green fairways provide dramatic contrast to the natural pine, hardwood forest, and wildlife that call Augustine home.

Learn more about Augustine Golf Club
Stafford, VA
540-720-7374
www.augustinegolf.com

The Shenandoah Valley has unveiled yet another VA golf course, adding to its repertoire with 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.

Learn more about Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Community
Front Royal, VA
540-631-9661
www.blueridgeshadows.com

The Bowling Green Country Club-North course was designed and constructed over 15 years ago by local golf course legend Lynwood Morrison. Built on what was once farmland, Bowling Green-North features smooth bent grass greens and gently rolling fairways. Measuring just under 6100 yards from the tips, the par 71 track is not incredibly long, but requires well-thought-out shots.

Learn more about Bowling Green Country Club – North
Front Royal, VA
540-635-2095
www.bowlinggreencountryclub.net

The South course at Bowling Green is much younger than its brother to the north and a bit shorter in length. But don't let it con you into thinking it's a pushover . . . especially when you get to the finishing holes.

Learn more about Bowling Green Country Club – South
Front Royal, VA
540-635-2095
www.bowlinggreencountryclub.net

Beautiful Bryce Resort is home to an Ed Ault designed 18-hole championship VA golf course. Located at the foot of a mountain, which is home to Bryce Resort's ski slopes, the golf course, though relatively flat, offers spectacular scenery and views. With several tree-lined holes and fairway bunkering, Bryce Resort is an excellent test of a player's ability to keep the ball in play.

Learn more about Bryce Resort
Basye, VA
800-821-1444
www.bryceresort.com

Cannon Ridge Golf Club in Fredericksburg is recognized as one of the best new golf courses in the country. Cannon Ridge is a stunning par 71 layout measuring 6853 yards from the back tees. The greens, tee boxes, and fairways are L-93 bentgrass, while the rough is a combination of tall fescue and Kentucky bluegrass.

Learn more about Cannon Ridge Golf Club
Fredericksburg, VA
540-735-8000
www.golfcannonridge.com

Enjoy outstanding golf in the breathtakingly beautiful Shenandoah Valley at Caverns Country Club Resort. Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains and overlooking the fabled Shenandoah River, the unique setting of the rivers and mountain creates one of the most scenic golf opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic region. High above the banks of the river, 6,499 yards of gently rolling fairways seem to touch the mountains with beautiful vistas of nearby farmlands.

Learn more about Caverns Country Club Resort
Luray, VA 22835
(540) 743-6551
www.luraycaverns.com

One of the real hidden gems in the Mid-Atlantic is Forest Greens Golf Club located in Triangle, Virginia. This immaculately conditioned championship course provides golfer's upscale facilities without the upscale cost.

Learn more about Forest Greens Golf Club
Triangle, VA
703-221-0123
www.forestgreens.com

This 1938 nine-hole layout features dual tee boxes to create a true 18-hole feel. Front Royal is reminiscent of the old Scottish links-style courses that require accuracy, not length. The challenge comes from the small undulating greens and deep bunkering.

Learn more about Front Royal Golf Club
Front Royal, VA
540-636-9061
www.warrencountyva.net

Located along the shores on the 90-acre scenic Lake Curtis in Fredericksburg, VA, The Gauntlet offers challenging and picturesque VA golf. Created by architect P.B. Dye, the 6,900-yard par 72 championship course is carved out of rolling, wooded hills along the lake.

Learn more about The Gauntlet
Fredericksburg, VA
540-752-0963
www.golfgauntlet.com

You're invited to experience the excitement at Northern Virginia's most dramatic new championship course at General's Ridge Golf Course in Manassas Park. Sixteen of the original 18 holes at the former Manassas Park course have been redesigned or have had significant renovations to make your round even more enjoyable.

Learn more about General's Ridge Golf Course
Manassas Park, VA
703-335-0777
www.generalsridge.com

Heritage Oaks is the new municipal course located in and operated by the city of Harrisonburg, Virginia. The course was designed by architect Bill Love. Public golfers will appreciate the very affordable fees and accessibility found at Heritage Oaks. The design of the course is a mix of links style and parkland style holes that meander along an extremely diverse piece of property.

Learn more about Heritage Oaks Golf Course
Harrisonburg, VA
540-442-6502
www.heritageoaksgolf.com

One of the newest VA golf courses to the Shenandoah Valley is Jackson's Chase At Pine Hills Golf Club. With panoramic views of Signal Knob and surrounding mountains, Jackson's Chase is perhaps the area's most historic course. Enjoy a round of golf on the very ground where General Stonewall Jackson gave chase during the Civil War over 130 years ago.

Learn more about Jackson's Chase
Middletown, VA
540-635-7814
www.jacksonschase.com

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Outstanding VA golf awaits you at Lakeview Golf Course in Harrisonburg, VA. The Mountain View 18 provides golfers a U.S. Open-like experience. The new Mountain Nine, with its breathtaking, serene views, strategically placed bunkers and demanding water hazards, combines with the Spring Nine, featuring two spring-fed creeks and subtle undulating greens, to be our most challenging course.

Learn more about Lakeview Golf Course
Harrisonburg, VA
540-434-8937
www.lakeviewgolf.net

Located in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, approximately 1 hour south of Washington DC, Lee's Hill Golfers' Club is one of the pioneers of upscale VA golf in the region. From it's celebrated opening in 1994, the course attracted excellent reviews and was immediately listed in the top ten in Northern Virginia.

Learn more about Lee's Hill
Fredericksburg, VA
540-891-0111
www.leeshillgc.com

Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, Massanutten Resort offers 27 holes of mountain VA golf at its best. The Mountain Greens Championship Course is a challenging test of golf with full views of the resorts ski slopes. The layout is complemented by natural streams, waterfalls and unparalleled mountain scenery and spectacular natural wildlife.

Learn more about Massanutten Resort
Harrisonburg, VA
540-289-4941
www.massresort.com

Meadowcreek Golf Course, home of The First Tee of Charlottesville, is a cut above most municipal VA golf courses. Sporting greens of Penncross bentgrass and Bermuda fairways, this beautiful tract is surrounded by panoramic views of Central Virginia. Meadowcreek Golf Course is adorned with large, stately oak trees flowering dogwood and cherry trees, and proudly hosts many regional tournaments.

Learn more about Meadowcreek
Charlottesville, VA
434-977-0615
www.charlottesville.org

From the creators of Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club, Old Hickory Golf Club in Woodbridge offers a "Country Club Experience" with pristine conditions and personal service. The par-72, 7,170-yard championship layout is the work of architect Tim Freeland, who previously worked for the design firm of golf legend Gary Player and also worked on the design of Raspberry Falls.

Learn more about Old Hickory
Woodbridge, VA
703-580-9000
www.golfoldhickory.com

Nestled at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just 15 miles west of Charlottesville, sits Old Trail Golf Club. This breathtaking layout was designed to conform to the natural features of the land. A true test for the best of players, but also pleasurable for all skill levels, multiple tees provide a range of lengths.

Learn more about Old Trail
Crozet, VA
434-823-8101
www.oldtrailgolf.com

In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley sets one of America's most spectacular VA golf courses. Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club in Keezletown, Virginia, is a stunning 18-hole championship golf course featuring incredible views of the valley below. The course was voted #5 Best New Affordable Course by Golf Digest for 2003.

Learn more about Packsaddle Ridge
Keezletown, VA
540-269-8188
www.packsaddle.net

Pendleton Golf Club is one of Virginia's most exciting new and picturesque golf courses. Pendleton opened to the public in September of 2006 and is located mid-point between Richmond and Washington, D.C. in Ruther Glen.

Learn more about Pendleton
Ruther Glen, VA
804-448-4727
www.pendletongolfva.com/gg

Prince William Golf Course is known as the "Home of Value Golf in Northern Virginia." The facility ranks among the area's most historic and reasonably priced golf courses. Built in the 1960s by a group of farmers who traded their tractors for golf carts, this course's inauspicious beginnings set it apart from some of the more modern properties.

Learn more about Prince William
Nokesville, VA
703-754-7111
www.princewilliamgolf.com

Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club is an upscale, daily fee course that holds the distinction of being Virginia's only Gary Player Signature course. The 7,191 yard layout rambles through "Raspberry Plain," established in the 18th century as one of the most productive and hospitable plantations in all of Virginia.

Learn more about Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club
Leesburg, VA
703-779-2555
www.raspberryfalls.com

Located in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley just west of Winchester, VA, Rock Harbor Golf Course is the region's newest and perhaps most exciting layout. Designer Denny Perry built the course on over 325 acres of apple orchards and woodlands.

Learn more about Rock Harbor
Winchester, VA
866-273-1934
www.rockharborgolf.com

The Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, located 8 miles north of Front Royal, is 27 holes of the best VA golf. It's scenic beauty is unparalleled with views of the Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge and Massanutten mountain ranges on every hole.

Learn more about Shenandoah Valley
Front Royal, VA
540-636-4653
www.svgcgolf.com

The Shenvalee Resort's beautiful 27-hole PGA course first opened in 1927 with Bobby Jones performing the honors. You'll discover enjoyable and relaxing golf at The Shenvalee in the historic Shenandoah Valley. Shenvalee has five sets of tees to adapt to all players. Rye grass fairways, bentgrass greens and rolling countryside terrain make The Shenvalee an area favorite.

Learn more about Shenvalee Resort
New Market, VA
540-740-3181
www.shenvalee.com

Located just 15 miles east of Colonial Charlottesville, Spring Creek Golf Club is sure to become known as one of the BEST VA golf courses. This fabulous test of golf was designed by Ed Carton, acclaimed golf course architect whose Poplar Grove design, in collaboration with Sam Snead, has garnered plaudits from the national golfing press.

Learn more about Spring Creek
Gordonsville, VA
540-832-0744
www.springcreekgolfclub.com

The Manor Golf Club creates a new standard for the sport in the heart of Prince Edward County. The club features a championship golf course nestled among the rolling hills of south-central Virginia. Club memberships are available, and the course is open to the public. The Manor Golf Club is the centerpiece of The Manor Resort, Spa and Residential Estate, a 1,060 master-planned resort and residential community.

Learn more about The Manor Resort
Farmville, VA
434-392-2244
www.TheManorResort.com

The valley's new golf battleground is ready for combat. Virginia National is located on the eastern banks of the Shenandoah River in Clarke County. Virginia National features some of the most breathtaking golf holes in the area. Seven holes are riverside holes, while two others including the Par 5 fifteenth, pictured here, are mountain holes.

Learn more about Virginia National
Bluemont, VA
888-283-4653
www.virginianational.com

The Vista Links is an 18-hole, par 72 championship course designed by award-winning architect Rick Jacobson. Opened in August 2004 as part of an expanded 600-acre master-planned park system, The Vista Links is a links-style golf course located on 180 acres of undulating topography between the beautiful Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountain ranges. This tranquil setting offers panoramic views of the mountains as well as the historic city of Buena Vista.

Learn more about The Vista Links
Buena Vista, VA
540-261-GOLF
www.thevistalinks.com

At Westfields Golf Club in Clifton,VA, Fred Couples has built a course that is, at once, fun and accessible for the novice, while challenging and thought-provoking for the experienced golfer. Fred's professional play on hundreds of courses around the world coupled with his experience in countless tournaments and team competitions have given him exceptional insight into golf course design. It is perfectly exhibited at Westfields.

Learn more about Westfields
Clifton, VA
703-631-3300
www.westfieldsgolf.com

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