Public

Green Course

Golden Horseshoe Golf Club

Williamsburg, VA, USA
Samsmith
wplaws211
stewartverdery
RBOLT GOLF
Bob Falc
+27
18 holesPar 727,120 yds74.8/142

About this course

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.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

2799

Best in World

2566

Best in USA

62

Best in VA

Quick facts

Location
Williamsburg, VA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1991
Holes
18
Designer
Rees Jones
Par
72
Length
7,120 yards
Difficulty
74.8/142
Course Vaults score
7.0

Getting there

The journey to Golden Horseshoe Golf Club begins at either Richmond International Airport, roughly fifty miles northwest, or Newport News/Williamsburg International, a closer but smaller gateway just fifteen minutes east. The drive from Richmond traces Interstate 64 southeast through rolling Virginia piedmont before descending into the tidewater lowlands, where the landscape softens into marshland and colonial forest. As you approach Williamsburg, the modern highway yields to tree-canopied parkways and the unmistakable architectural echoes of America's colonial past, with Golden Horseshoe tucked discreetly within the grounds of the Williamsburg Resort - a serene arrival befitting its place alongside the restored capital of colonial Virginia.

FAQ

Common questions about Green at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club

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

Green at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.0 out of 10 based on 32 logged golfers.

Green was designed by Rees Jones.

Yes. Green at Golden Horseshoe Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Green is 72.

Green plays 7,120 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Green is 142.

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