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Lake Chesdin Course

Lake Chesdin Golf Club

Chesterfield, VA, USA
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About this course

Lake Chesdin Golf Club sits in Chesterfield County, Virginia, approximately thirty miles south of Richmond, along the shores of Lake Chesdin, a reservoir created in the 1960s on the Appomattox River. Designed by Barton Tuck and opened in the late 1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of Virginia's Piedmont region, where the layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors. The property's proximity to the lake influences several holes, though the routing primarily moves through forested land with occasional water views. Tuck's design incorporates the site's topography to create variety in shot-making demands, with holes that rise and fall through mature hardwoods and pines. The course features a mix of open and tree-lined fairways, with strategic bunkering and water hazards that come into play on multiple holes. Greens are moderately contoured, requiring attention to approach angles and pin positions. The layout serves both daily-fee and member play, typical of many Virginia courses outside major metropolitan areas. Lake Chesdin functions as a community-oriented facility, offering a traditional golf experience in a natural setting without the formality of private club structures. The course appeals to regional players seeking accessible golf in the Tri-Cities area of Virginia, where the landscape and routing provide a straightforward test suited to a range of skill levels.

Quick facts

Location
Chesterfield, VA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1999
Designer
Barton Tuck
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,877 yards
Difficulty
72.5/137

Getting there

Lake Chesdin Golf Club lies in the rolling countryside south of Richmond, roughly a forty-minute drive from Richmond International Airport along Route 288 and State Route 10. The journey trades suburban sprawl for open farmland and wooded ridges as you press deeper into Chesterfield County, the landscape gradually softening into the kind of quiet, undulating terrain that defines Virginia's inner Coastal Plain. The final approach follows narrow country roads that wind past horse pastures and old tobacco barns before arriving at the club's secluded gates, perched above the shimmering expanse of Lake Chesdin itself - a serene, unhurried arrival befitting a course designed for those who know the region well.

FAQ

Common questions about Lake Chesdin

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

Lake Chesdin was designed by Barton Tuck.

Yes. Lake Chesdin is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Lake Chesdin is 72.

Lake Chesdin plays 6,877 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Lake Chesdin is 137.

Lake Chesdin is a 18-hole course.

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