Luray Caverns Country Club & Resort

Luray Caverns Country Club sits in the Shenandoah Valley of northern Virginia, adjacent to the famous underground caverns that give the property its name. Designed by Hal Purdy and opened in the 1960s, the course occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of the valley floor, with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains forming a scenic backdrop to the east and the Massanutten range visible to the west. The layout takes advantage of the natural contours and mature tree-lined corridors that define the playing corridors. Purdy, a prolific mid-century architect who designed numerous courses throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, created a traditional parkland routing here that serves both resort guests visiting the caverns attraction and local members. The course features tree-lined fairways, strategically placed bunkers, and greens that reflect the design sensibilities of the era. Water comes into play on several holes, adding variety to the strategic demands. The property functions as part of a resort complex centered around one of America's most visited natural attractions, the Luray Caverns themselves, which draw tourists year-round to the Shenandoah Valley. The golf course provides a recreational amenity for visitors exploring the region, which includes Shenandoah National Park and the Skyline Drive. The combination of accessible golf and proximity to natural attractions gives the facility a distinct regional character within Virginia's golf landscape.