
Mattaponi Springs Course
Mattaponi Springs Golf Club

About this course
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.
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
- Ruther Glen, VA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2004
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Bob Lohmann
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,937 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.7/142
- Course Vaults score
- 7.9
Getting there
Most arrivals to Mattaponi Springs Golf Club begin at Richmond International Airport, roughly forty minutes south, though private aviation often routes through Hanover County Municipal for those seeking a quieter threshold. The drive north from Richmond traces I-95 before peeling west into the gently rolling Piedmont, where suburban sprawl gives way to farmland and forest, the landscape softening into the kind of rural Virginia that feels both timeless and unhurried. The final miles along quiet county roads deliver you to the gates of Mattaponi Springs, where the transition from public highway to private enclave is marked by little more than a discreet entrance and the sudden sense that you've left the wider world behind.

FAQ
Common questions about Mattaponi Springs
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Mattaponi Springs has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.
Mattaponi Springs was designed by Bob Lohmann.
Yes. Mattaponi Springs is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Mattaponi Springs is 72.
Mattaponi Springs plays 6,937 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Mattaponi Springs is 142.



