Golden Horseshoe Golf Club

The Green Course at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club in Williamsburg, Virginia, was designed by Rees Jones and opened in 1991 as a companion to the property's original Gold Course. Jones, known for his work on U.S. Open venue restorations and championship-caliber designs, created a layout that contrasts with Robert Trent Jones Sr.'s earlier Gold Course while maintaining the club's reputation for quality public golf in the historic Williamsburg area. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of Virginia's Tidewater region, with elevation changes that are more pronounced than typical coastal plain layouts. Jones routed the holes through corridors of mature hardwoods and pines, incorporating natural wetlands and streams into the design. The layout features strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward accurate approach play, reflecting Jones's preference for shot values that test course management over raw distance. Golden Horseshoe operates as part of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation's hospitality offerings, making both courses accessible to resort guests and daily-fee players. The facility's location near Colonial Williamsburg's historic district positions it within one of Virginia's primary tourism destinations, and the courses serve visitors exploring the region's colonial heritage sites. The Green Course typically plays as the more approachable of Golden Horseshoe's two layouts, though Jones incorporated enough strategic variety to challenge skilled players. The design has maintained its conditioning standards and remains a popular option for golfers visiting the Williamsburg area who seek a well-maintained daily-fee experience.