Private

Goodyear Course

Goodyear Golf Club

Danville, VA, USA
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Dave Bergeron
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About this course

Goodyear Golf Club whispers a history tied to the industrial boom of Danville, where rubber barons once walked its fairways. Carved from the rolling Virginia Piedmont, the course offers a classic parkland experience, demanding strategic shot-making across gently undulating terrain framed by mature hardwoods. Its generous fairways provide ample landing areas, but subtle elevation changes and deceptively placed bunkers penalize imprecision. Favoring a draw, the course presents a balanced challenge for players of all abilities, while rewarding thoughtful course management. While its architect remains somewhat obscured in the annals of golf course design, Goodyear Golf Club has steadfastly served as a cherished haven for the community. More than just a recreational outlet, the club embodies a deep-rooted connection with the area’s industrial legacy. Beyond the course itself, Goodyear is known locally as a gathering place for the region’s business community. Deals are quietly brokered over post-round beers, and the club’s annual member-guest tournament remains a highlight of the Danville social calendar, fostering camaraderie that extends far beyond the 18th green.

Quick facts

Location
Danville, VA, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1979
Holes
18
Designer
Gene Hamm
Par
71
Length
6,556 yards
Difficulty
72.7/137
Course Vaults score
7.8

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Common questions about Goodyear

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Goodyear has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 9 logged golfers.

Goodyear was designed by Gene Hamm.

Goodyear is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Goodyear is 71.

Goodyear plays 6,556 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Goodyear is 137.

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