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Lake/Cottage Course

The Hollows Golf Club

Montpelier, VA, USA
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18 holesPar 705,829 yds67.7/115

About this course

The Hollows Golf Club sits in the rolling Piedmont countryside near Montpelier, Virginia, a region known for its pastoral landscapes and proximity to historic estates. The property features two nine-hole layouts—Lake and Cottage—that can be combined in various configurations to create an eighteen-hole round. Designer J. K. Timmions routed the course across terrain characteristic of central Virginia, where gentle elevation changes and natural water features shape the playing corridors. The Lake nine, as its name suggests, incorporates water hazards that come into play on several holes, requiring golfers to manage both distance and accuracy around ponds and wetland areas. The Cottage nine offers a complementary character, likely moving through more wooded or open sections of the property depending on the specific routing. Together, the two nines provide variety in both visual setting and strategic demands, with the natural topography dictating hole corridors and green sites. The Hollows serves as a semi-private facility in the Montpelier area, offering golf in a relatively quiet corner of Virginia between Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge foothills. The course caters to both members and outside play, functioning as a regional amenity in a part of the state where large-scale resort development is less common. The combination of two distinct nines allows for flexible tee time management and gives returning players different looks depending on which eighteen-hole pairing they choose.

Quick facts

Location
Montpelier, VA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1986
Holes
18
Par
70
Length
5,829 yards
Difficulty
67.7/115

Getting there

The Hollows Golf Club sits nestled in the rolling piedmont of central Virginia, most readily accessed via Richmond International Airport (RIC), roughly forty-five minutes to the south, or alternatively through Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) to the northwest. From Richmond, the drive north carries you through the quiet countryside of Goochland County, where tree-lined rural roads gradually ascend into the gentle hills surrounding Montpelier, the historic seat of James Madison's estate. Private aviation brings guests to one of several regional airstrips within easy reach of the property, allowing for a more discreet arrival befitting the club's understated elegance. The final miles unfold through Virginia's distinctive Piedmont landscape - a tapestry of hardwood forests, pasture, and stone walls - before the gates of The Hollows materialize, marking the threshold to a sanctuary of refined golf and countryside seclusion.

FAQ

Common questions about Lake/Cottage at The Hollows Golf Club

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

Lake/Cottage was designed by J. K. Timmions.

Yes. Lake/Cottage at The Hollows Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Lake/Cottage is 70.

Lake/Cottage plays 5,829 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Lake/Cottage is 115.

Lake/Cottage is a 18-hole course.

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