
Mountain Greens Course
Massanutten Resort

About this course
Mountain Greens at Massanutten Resort occupies rolling terrain in the Shenandoah Valley near McGaheysville, Virginia, roughly twenty miles south of Harrisonburg. Arnold Palmer designed the course, which opened as part of the resort's expansion of recreational amenities in the Blue Ridge Mountain region. The layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of western Virginia's mountain foothills, with fairways carved through mature hardwood forests and several holes offering views toward the surrounding peaks. The routing works across varied topography, with some holes playing uphill or downhill and others occupying more level ground in the valley floor. Water features appear on several holes, and the design incorporates Palmer's characteristic use of strategic bunkering around greens and landing areas. The course serves primarily as a resort amenity for guests staying at Massanutten, which operates as a year-round destination with skiing, water parks, and other family-oriented facilities alongside golf. Mountain Greens functions as an accessible mountain course rather than a championship test, with multiple tee options to accommodate resort play. The setting provides a scenic backdrop for recreational golf in the Shenandoah Valley, and the course remains part of the broader resort experience rather than operating as a standalone daily-fee or private facility. Conditioning and pace of play reflect typical resort operations, with the course seeing steady traffic during warmer months when the property draws visitors for outdoor activities.
Quick facts
- Location
- McGaheysville, VA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1972
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Arnold Palmer
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,443 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.2/142
- Course Vaults score
- 6.2
Getting there
The journey to Massanutten Resort begins at either Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport or Shenandoah Valley Regional in Weyers Cave, each roughly forty minutes from the property, though many guests opt for the slightly longer drive from Washington Dulles when connecting from farther afield. The approach follows Interstate 81 through the Shenandoah Valley before turning east into the folds of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where the road climbs steadily through hardwood forest and past weathered barns that mark Virginia's pastoral heartland. As Route 33 winds higher into Massanutten Mountain's embrace, the resort reveals itself gradually - a self-contained enclave tucked into the ridgeline, where the air cools and the valley stretches wide below.

FAQ
Common questions about Mountain Greens at Massanutten Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Mountain Greens at Massanutten Resort has a Course Vaults score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 9 logged golfers.
Mountain Greens was designed by Arnold Palmer.
Yes. Mountain Greens at Massanutten Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Mountain Greens is 72.
Mountain Greens plays 6,443 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Mountain Greens is 142.



