Ivy Hill Golf Club

Ivy Hill Golf Club sits in Forest, Virginia, a small community in the foothills southeast of Lynchburg. The course was designed by J. Porter Gibson, a regional architect active primarily in Virginia and the Carolinas during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Gibson's work typically emphasized playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the natural terrain features common to the Piedmont region. The layout at Ivy Hill occupies rolling, wooded terrain characteristic of central Virginia, with elevation changes that provide both strategic interest and scenic variety. The routing moves through corridors of mature hardwoods and pines, with fairways that often require thoughtful positioning off the tee to set up favorable approach angles. Greens are moderately contoured, and the bunkering reflects Gibson's straightforward design philosophy—hazards placed to define playing lines rather than to intimidate. Ivy Hill functions as a private club serving the greater Lynchburg area. The facility offers a traditional country club experience with amenities that include dining and social programming alongside golf. The course provides a solid test for members while remaining accessible, a balance typical of Gibson's regional work. The setting takes advantage of the natural beauty of the Virginia Piedmont, with views across the rolling landscape and a quiet, wooded atmosphere that defines many courses in this part of the state.