Mattaponi Springs Golf Club

Mattaponi Springs Golf Club sits in Ruther Glen, Virginia, roughly midway between Richmond and Fredericksburg in the state's central Piedmont region. Designed by Bob Lohmann and opened in the early 2000s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of this part of Virginia, where gentle elevation changes and mature hardwood corridors frame the playing corridors. The layout takes its name from the Mattaponi River watershed that drains much of the surrounding Caroline County countryside. Lohmann, a regional architect with several courses across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic, routed the eighteen holes to work with the natural contours of the property. The design incorporates strategic bunkering and water features that come into play on several holes, asking golfers to manage both distance and accuracy. Greens are typically elevated or contoured to reward well-placed approach shots, while the tree-lined fairways demand thoughtful navigation rather than pure length. The club serves both local members and visiting golfers, functioning as a daily-fee facility that has become part of the recreational fabric of Caroline County. Its location along the Interstate 95 corridor makes it accessible to golfers traveling between Virginia's major population centers, and the course offers a straightforward test of golf amid the Piedmont landscape without pretense. Conditioning and playability reflect the standards of a well-maintained regional course designed for regular play across a range of skill levels.