
Lake Course
Lakeview Golf Club



About this course
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.
Quick facts
- Location
- Harrisonburg, VA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1960
- Holes
- 9
- Designer(s)
- Buddy Loving, Fred Findlay
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,179 yards
- Difficulty
- 35.4/128
- Course Vaults score
- 5.5
Getting there
Lakeview Golf Club sits in the rolling Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, most readily accessed via Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO), roughly 45 minutes to the south, or the larger Richmond International (RIC), approximately 90 minutes away for those preferring a major hub. From either gateway, the drive north winds through the gentle piedmont landscape before ascending into the Blue Ridge foothills, where the terrain opens into the pastoral valley floor surrounding Harrisonburg. The final approach to Lakeview traces quiet country roads that frame distant mountain ridges, the club emerging from its lakeside setting as a serene counterpoint to the drive's gradual transition from highway to countryside. This unhurried passage through Virginia's heartland sets the proper tone for a round on grounds shaped by the region's natural water and topography.

FAQ
Common questions about Lake
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lake has a Course Vaults score of 5.5 out of 10 based on 11 logged golfers.
Lake was designed by Buddy Loving and Fred Findlay.
Yes. Lake is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lake is 36.
Lake plays 3,179 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lake is 128.





