Beyond Williamsburg’s iconic historic sites, tap into a different kind of legacy—one shaped by rolling fairways and championship design. The Greater Williamsburg area has quietly emerged as a premier golf destination, offering more than a dozen scenic courses that challenge and inspire players of every level. Here’s where to tee off for an exceptional round.
Golden Horseshoe Golf Club
There’s more to Colonial Williamsburg than its revolutionary history. Around the corner from the historic area is the 🔺Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, a certified Audubon Sanctuary free from surrounding development. Play the Gold Course, designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr., to experience one of the world’s best examples of traditional golf course architecture. It’s consistently ranked among America’s Top 75 public courses. The Green Course, designed by Rees Jones, is carved from the same terrain but offers a more contemporary take on golf course design. Golf getaway packages are available year-round.
Kingsmill Resort
Championship golf is the centerpiece of the 🔺Kingsmill Resort experience. Pick between two renowned courses, The River or The Plantation (a third is private and members-only). The River Course, designed by architect Pete Dye, has hosted numerous PGA and LPGA events over the years. The course is bordered by the James River, including the signature par-3 17th hole that’s perched over the water. Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay designed the Plantation Course to test your skills with its generous fairways, water hazards, and undulating greens. The Kingsmill Resort Golf Academy offers expert advice and lessons to boost your game.
Colonial Heritage Golf Club
Winding its way through rolling hills, streams, and pine forests, the Arthur Hills-designed 🔺Colonial Heritage Golf Club offers championship golf on a pristine public course. Warm up at the practice facility, which features a sprawling driving range outfitted with natural-grass tee boxes, as well as an arched chipping green if your short game needs work. Once you choose which of the five sets of tees matches your experience level, set off to enjoy 175 acres of the natural beauty and terrain in this part of Virginia. After sinking the last putt, the clubhouse’s Heritage Room will be waiting so you can grab a bite from the menu of American classics.
Kiskiack Golf Club
Don’t let the picturesque setting along the ridge of a natural bluff fool you: 🔺Kiskiack Golf Club has its fair share of tricky holes, particularly on the back nine. Though you might be able to relax during the first half of the round, you’ll find challenges once you make the turn. Course architect John LaFoy has created a layout where each shot warrants careful consideration. The par-3 11th hole taunts players with a green well protected by water on three sides, in addition to several bunkers. At the final hole, you can either hit your drive over a lake for a chance at eagle or play it safe by sticking to the right side.
Ford’s Colony Country Club
Three courses offer up distinctly different experiences at 🔺Ford’s Colony Country Club, depending on the challenges and highlights you’re looking for. Blackheath is scenic and marked by lots of water and bunker-guarded greens; Blue Heron is the longest and takes you through dense wetlands that are home to many wildlife species; and Marsh Hawk has narrow yet traditional tree-lined fairways. The championship trio has been praised by all the major publications for the sport, making it a must-visit for traveling golfers. The semi-private club also has a well-stocked pro shop, the Golf Performance Center, and excellent dining on site.
The Tradition Golf Club at Stonehouse
Just outside of Williamsburg in neighboring Toano, 🔺The Tradition Golf Club at Stonehouse is characterized by dramatic elevation changes—think tumbling hills, sudden ravines, and greens hanging on cliffs. Highlights include making a judgment call as you approach the contoured green of hole 6, navigating a small water hazard in the process, and the blind tee shot on 18. The club is part of a larger portfolio of courses across the country, including five others in Virginia.
Williamsburg National Golf Club
🔺Williamsburg National Golf Club honors two of the area’s historic sites with the Jack Nicklaus-designed Jamestown Course and more recently added Yorktown Course. The 36-hole championship facility has been voted “Best of Williamsburg” in the golf course category, and its 1607 Grill offers creative casual dining complete with outdoor seating.
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