Foundry Course
Foundry Golf Club

About this course
Foundry Golf Club, carved from the rolling Virginia countryside near Powhatan, subtly defies the modern obsession with length. While not steeped in architectural notoriety, the course, crafted in the late 20th century, prioritizes strategic shot-making over sheer power. The design features gently undulating fairways framed by native hardwoods, demanding thoughtful club selection and precise approaches. A prevailing breeze often complicates club selection, turning what appear to be straightforward holes into tests of skill. Blind shots are prevalent, requiring course knowledge or a caddie's guidance to navigate effectively. The membership at Foundry treasures camaraderie and the unhurried pace of play. While the club hasn't hosted national championships, its loyal following gathers regularly for member tournaments and friendly competitions, celebrating the game's traditions. And after a round, the clubhouse patio is the spot to find the group enjoying a late lunch.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in VA
Quick facts
- Location
- Powhatan, VA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1990
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- J. K. Timmions
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,901 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.2/134
- Course Vaults score
- 8.4
Getting there
The journey to Foundry Golf Club begins at Richmond International Airport, a straightforward forty-minute drive west into the rolling piedmont countryside of Powhatan County. The route traces the James River basin before turning into Virginia's quieter interior, where two-lane roads give way to farmland, hardwood forests, and the occasional glimpse of colonial-era fieldstone. As the landscape opens and softens, the arrival at Foundry feels less like a destination reached and more like a discovery made - a private enclave tucked into the gentle folds of central Virginia, where the Old Dominion's pastoral character remains remarkably intact.

FAQ
Common questions about Foundry
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Foundry has a Course Vaults score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 24 logged golfers.
Foundry was designed by J. K. Timmions.
Foundry is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Foundry is 72.
Foundry plays 6,901 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Foundry is 134.



