
Monocan to Shamokin Course
Wintergreen Resort





About this course
Wintergreen Resort's Monocan to Shamokin course is a mountain layout forged from the rugged slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains, demanding creativity and a tolerance for uneven lies. Built in the late 20th century, the course weaves through hardwood forests and dramatic elevation changes, presenting a distinctly challenging, if not particularly celebrated, test of golf near Route 664. Designed by Rees Jones, the course favors players who can manage their ball flight and strategize their way around tight doglegs. Errant shots are penalized severely by the unforgiving terrain, rewarding accuracy over brute force. While it lacks the prestige of nationally recognized venues, Monocan to Shamokin provides a stern, visually stunning golfing experience. Though not steeped in major championship lore, Wintergreen enjoys a vibrant resort membership. Locals and visitors alike flock to the club for its annual member-guest events and casual rounds amid the spectacular mountain scenery. After a challenging round, players gather to enjoy hearty, locally sourced meals, a fitting end to a day spent battling the slopes of Monocan to Shamokin.
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
- Wintergreen, VA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1977
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Ellis Maples
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,015 yards
- Difficulty
- 74/132
- Course Vaults score
- 6.5
Getting there
Wintergreen Resort sits perched high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, accessible most directly via Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO), roughly ninety minutes to the northwest, or via Richmond International (RIC), a two-hour drive south through the rolling Piedmont before the landscape rises sharply into the mountains. The final ascent to the resort unfolds along winding mountain roads that climb steadily through dense forest, the elevation gain marking a distinct transition from the gentler Virginia lowlands into the cooler, mist-touched peaks where Wintergreen commands views across three states. Private aviation is well-served by nearby regional strips, though the mountain setting itself announces arrival with unmistakable drama - the last miles deliver you through evergreen-lined passages to the resort's elevated plateau, where the clubhouse emerges as a beacon of refined mountain hospitality.

FAQ
Common questions about Monocan to Shamokin at Wintergreen Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Monocan to Shamokin at Wintergreen Resort has a Course Vaults score of 6.5 out of 10 based on 19 logged golfers.
Monocan to Shamokin was designed by Ellis Maples.
Yes. Monocan to Shamokin at Wintergreen Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Monocan to Shamokin is 72.
Monocan to Shamokin plays 7,015 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Monocan to Shamokin is 132.



