
Magnolia Green Course
Magnolia Green Golf Club



About this course
Magnolia Green, located in Moseley, Virginia, represents a modern take on classic golf course design, offering a challenging yet playable experience for golfers of all skill levels. Built on rolling terrain typical of the Virginia Piedmont, the course navigates through mature hardwoods and strategically placed water features. Designed by Nicklaus Design, the layout favors strategic play and risk-reward decision-making. Ample fairways encourage aggressive tee shots, but well-guarded greens demand precision on approach. The course is known for its undulating greens, which require a deft touch and careful reading. Magnolia Green hosted the First Tee Championship in 2023, showcasing the course's playability and appeal to both amateur and professional golfers. While not typically mentioned in discussions of the nation's elite courses, Magnolia Green has carved out a reputation as a premier public golf destination in the Richmond area, offering golfers a championship-caliber experience without the exclusivity of a private club. The golf club has a vibrant local following and is known for its social atmosphere, with members and guests frequently gathering post-round to enjoy local craft brews.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in VA
Quick facts
- Location
- Moseley, VA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2010
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Tom Clark, Jack Nicklaus
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,150 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.4/147
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
Magnolia Green Golf Club lies just twenty minutes southwest of Richmond International Airport, making it one of the most accessible championship-caliber daily-fee experiences in central Virginia. The drive traces a gentle arc through Chesterfield County's evolving suburban landscape before turning into the meticulously maintained entrance of this master-planned community. As the road opens onto the property, the transition is immediate - manicured fairways and strategic bunkering replace strip malls and subdivisions, signaling arrival at a layout that punches well above its public accessibility in both design ambition and conditioning standards.

FAQ
Common questions about Magnolia Green
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Magnolia Green has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
Magnolia Green was designed by Tom Clark and Jack Nicklaus.
Yes. Magnolia Green is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Magnolia Green is 72.
Magnolia Green plays 7,150 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Magnolia Green is 147.



