FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SHORELINE, VIRGINIA HAS IT ALL.
And that topographical bonus makes Virginia’s golf resorts especially appealing to
players who want variety in their golf destinations. Whether you prefer to traverse
fairways against a backdrop of cool mountain air or enjoy the challenge of a steady
Atlantic breeze in your face, Virginia golf resorts offer memorable rounds for everyone.
But it’s not just the golf that makes Virginia such a great place for a “staycation.” An
abundance of outstanding eateries, breweries, wineries, historic sites and other attrac-
tions are around every corner.
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
Kingsmill Resort (800-852-5665) is a fami-
ly-friendly resort that offers two exceptional golf
courses, including Pete Dye’s championship The
River Course that has played host to the PGA Tour
and LPGA Tour for more than 30 years, and The
Plantation Course, designed by Arnold Palmer and
Ed Seay, a fun resort course that features generous
fairways and large greens.
If you need to work on your game, there’s a golf
academy to help get you on track. There are also 15
tennis courts, indoor and outdoor pools, a full-ser-
vice spa, four restaurants and lounges, and a well-
stocked fitness center. If you prefer to pilot your
boat for a golf outing, this expansive 2,900-acre
resort is located on the James River and features
a full-service marina.
Visitors to the resort often opt to stay on
site for lunch or a casual dinner at the James
Landing Grille (800-832-5665). Called the “best
view in Williamsburg” with its scenic riverfront
dining spot on the James River, enjoy fresh-
farmed seasonal vegetables and locally sourced
meats. And don’t miss the restaurant’s house
oyster, the “York River Oyster,” farmed less than
a half mile away from the site where General
Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown to
General George Washington in 1781, ending the
American Revolution.
Sure, the golf is grand in Colonial Williamsburg,
but you can’t leave this historic town without a
tiny dose of our state’s deep history. Visit The
Magazine, built in 1715 to house gunpowder and
firearms. Virginia’s colonial arsenal now houses a
collection of 18th-century arms. You can even take
part in musket-firing demonstrations and drills,
watch reenactment militia or listen to the patriotic
sounds of fife and drums.
CHARLOTTESVILLE
Keswick Golf Club
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The Boar’s Head Inn (855-452-2295) is a four-dia-
mond resort located on a former 573-acre country
estate with 175 recently renovated guest rooms and
suites. Steeped in Southern hospitality, Boar’s Head
is owned and operated by the University of Virginia
Foundation. A popular spot, especially after golf,
is the Birdwood Grill that overlooks the 18th hole.
The Birdwood Golf Course at Boar’s Head is also
the home course for the Cavaliers’ men’s and wom-
en’s golf teams. This par-72 championship course
earned a 4½ -star rating among Golf Digest’s Best
Places To Play and has hosted several Virginia
State Golf Association championships.
Keswick Hall & Golf Club (888-778-2565) fea-
tures designer Pete Dye’s new Full Cry course, an
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