Meadow Creek Golf Course

Meadow Creek Golf Course sits in Charlottesville, Virginia, designed by Buddy Loving, a regional architect active in the mid-Atlantic during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The course serves the Charlottesville community as a public facility, providing accessible golf in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The routing takes advantage of the rolling Piedmont topography characteristic of central Virginia, with elevation changes and wooded corridors shaping the playing corridors. The design reflects the practical approach common to municipal and daily-fee courses of its era, balancing playability for a wide range of golfers with strategic interest. Holes move through a mix of open and tree-lined terrain, with water features and bunkers positioned to define landing areas and frame greens. The property's natural contours create variety in stance and approach angles, while the layout accommodates steady play for local residents and visitors to the Charlottesville area. Meadow Creek functions as a community course in a region known for its university presence and historical significance. The facility provides a straightforward golf experience without the formality or exclusivity of private clubs, serving recreational players and those seeking convenient access to the game in central Virginia. The course remains part of the area's public golf infrastructure, offering a venue shaped by the landscape and design sensibilities of its time.