Lake Gaston Golf Club

Lake Gaston Golf Club sits in the rural Southside Virginia community of Gasburg, roughly twenty miles south of South Hill and adjacent to the North Carolina border. The course takes its name from the large reservoir created in the 1960s by damming the Roanoke River, which forms a defining feature of the regional landscape. Bob Hindricks designed the layout to work with the rolling terrain characteristic of this part of the Virginia Piedmont, where the land transitions between wooded areas and open corridors. The routing incorporates elevation changes and natural vegetation typical of courses built near lake communities in the mid-Atlantic region. Several holes play along or near the water, while others move through stands of pine and hardwood. The design reflects the practical approach common to many regional courses from this era, balancing playability for a range of skill levels with strategic interest created by the natural topography. Lake Gaston Golf Club serves primarily as a recreational amenity for residents of the lake community and visitors to the area. The course fits into the broader category of resort-area golf in southern Virginia, where seasonal lake recreation has driven development since the mid-twentieth century. The club operates in a region where golf complements boating, fishing, and other water-based activities that draw people to the reservoir throughout the warmer months.