
North/East Course
Farmington Country Club
About this course
Farmington Country Club's North/East combination occupies rolling terrain in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains outside Charlottesville, Virginia. Fred Findlay designed the original course in the 1920s, establishing a layout that reflects the strategic principles of the Golden Age while working with the natural contours of the Virginia Piedmont. The property features mature hardwoods, elevation changes, and views toward the surrounding countryside that characterize golf in this part of the state. The club operates with multiple nine-hole loops that allow for different eighteen-hole configurations, with the North/East pairing serving as one of the primary tournament rotations. The routing takes advantage of the property's topography, presenting approach shots to greens set at varying elevations and requiring thoughtful club selection throughout the round. Findlay's design incorporates strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward accurate iron play while offering recovery options for those who miss in the proper locations. Farmington has served as a fixture in Charlottesville's golf community for nearly a century, hosting regional amateur competitions and maintaining its character as a traditional member club. The course reflects the evolution of a classic design that has been maintained and refined over decades while preserving the essential strategic elements of Findlay's original work. The North/East combination provides a representative test of the full property's character and challenge.
Quick facts
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1928
- Designer
- Fred Findlay
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 69
- Length
- 6,267 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.4/121
FAQ
Common questions about North/East at Farmington Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
North/East was designed by Fred Findlay.
North/East at Farmington Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at North/East is 69.
North/East plays 6,267 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at North/East is 121.
North/East is a 18-hole course.






