Lake at Lakeview Golf Club

Lakeview Golf Club's Lake Course sits in the Shenandoah Valley near Harrisonburg, Virginia, where the surrounding Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountain ranges provide a distinctive backdrop. The course was designed by Buddy Loving and Fred Findlay, architects known for their work on layouts throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The routing takes advantage of the valley's rolling terrain and incorporates water features that give the course its name, with several holes playing near or across ponds and streams that come into play on approach shots and around greens.

The design reflects a traditional parkland style common to Virginia golf courses from this era, with tree-lined fairways and elevation changes that require thoughtful club selection. The layout typically features a mix of risk-reward opportunities where water hazards and strategic bunkering influence decision-making from the tee. Greens are moderately contoured, and the course demands accuracy more than overwhelming length, making it accessible to a range of skill levels while still presenting challenges for accomplished players.

Lakeview serves as a community-oriented facility in the Harrisonburg area, offering local golfers a well-maintained course in a scenic valley setting. The club provides a relaxed atmosphere typical of regional Virginia golf clubs, where the focus remains on the quality of the golf experience and the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley landscape.