
Kiskiack Course
Kiskiack Golf Club

About this course
Kiskiack Golf Club sits in Williamsburg, Virginia, designed by John LaFoy and opened in the 1990s as part of the area's growing golf landscape. The course occupies land in the historic Tidewater region, where colonial history and modern development intersect. LaFoy, a regional architect with several courses in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic, created a layout that works with the natural terrain characteristic of the Coastal Plain—relatively gentle topography with wooded corridors, occasional elevation changes, and the potential for water features that reflect the area's hydrology. The routing moves through mature hardwoods and pines, with fairways that typically offer reasonable width but require accuracy to avoid the tree lines that define most holes. Water comes into play on several holes, a common element in Tidewater course design where natural drainage patterns and ponds are incorporated into the strategy. The greens feature moderate undulation, and bunkering follows traditional placement principles without excessive theatricality. Kiskiack serves primarily as a daily-fee facility, accessible to both locals and the steady stream of visitors drawn to Williamsburg's historical attractions and golf offerings. The course fits comfortably within the region's middle tier of public and semi-private options, providing a straightforward test that emphasizes course management over extreme length or difficulty. Its location near Colonial Williamsburg and other major attractions makes it a practical choice for golfers combining sightseeing with rounds during their stay in the area.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in VA
Quick facts
- Location
- Williamsburg, VA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- John LaFoy
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,779 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.9/137
- Course Vaults score
- 7.5
Getting there
The journey to Kiskiack Golf Club begins at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, a compact regional gateway less than twenty minutes from the first tee, or at Richmond International for those seeking broader commercial connections roughly an hour northwest. Private arrivals often favor Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport, a quiet facility tucked discreetly along the Virginia Peninsula. The final approach traces Colonial Parkway and the wooded edges of historic Williamsburg, where the landscape softens into tidewater lowlands and the club emerges as a serene, members-only enclave far removed from the tourist corridors that define the region.

FAQ
Common questions about Kiskiack
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Kiskiack has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
Kiskiack was designed by John LaFoy.
Yes. Kiskiack is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Kiskiack is 72.
Kiskiack plays 6,779 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Kiskiack is 137.




