
Boonsboro Course
Boonsboro Country Club


About this course
Boonsboro Country Club sits in the rolling hills outside Lynchburg, Virginia, where the topography of the Piedmont region provides natural movement and elevation change for golf. Fred Findlay designed the course, contributing to the regional golf landscape during a period when many Virginia clubs were establishing or refining their layouts. The routing takes advantage of the terrain's contours, with holes that rise and fall across wooded corridors and open fairways typical of central Virginia golf. The course reflects the design sensibilities of its era, with tree-lined fairways that demand accuracy from the tee and greens that incorporate the natural slopes of the property. Findlay's work here emphasizes strategic positioning rather than overwhelming length, rewarding players who think their way around the layout and manage the elevation changes effectively. The property's setting offers views of the surrounding countryside, and the mature tree canopy frames many holes. Boonsboro serves as a traditional private club for the Lynchburg community, providing a home course for members who value the combination of challenging golf and the social aspects of club life. The course remains a fixture in the area's golf scene, offering a layout that tests local players while maintaining the character of Virginia Piedmont golf architecture.
Quick facts
- Location
- Lynchburg, VA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1927
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Fred Findlay
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,748 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.3/112
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
Boonsboro Country Club sits in the rolling Piedmont of central Virginia, most readily reached via Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH), a mere fifteen minutes from the clubhouse, or alternatively through the larger hubs of Richmond International (RIC) roughly ninety minutes to the east. The drive from either airport traces through the gentle Virginia countryside, where red clay roads and hardwood forests give way to the manicured grounds of this storied private enclave overlooking the James River valley. For those motoring from the interstate corridor, the final approach winds through Lynchburg's historic neighborhoods before arriving at Boonsboro Country Club, where the transition from town to sanctuary is marked by the quiet dignity of its entrance and the immediate vista of championship fairways stretching across the Piedmont landscape.

FAQ
Common questions about Boonsboro
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Boonsboro has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Boonsboro was designed by Fred Findlay.
Boonsboro is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Boonsboro is 72.
Boonsboro plays 6,748 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Boonsboro is 112.



