
Oaks Course
Twin Lakes Golf Club


About this course
Twin Lakes Golf Club's Oaks course is located in Clifford, a small community in Amherst County in central Virginia's Piedmont region. The course was designed by Denis Griffiths, a regional architect who worked primarily in the mid-Atlantic during the latter decades of the twentieth century. Griffiths typically routed courses to fit naturally within existing terrain, emphasizing playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the native landscape features of the area. The Oaks course takes its name from the mature hardwood trees that frame many of its holes, a characteristic element of Virginia Piedmont golf. The routing likely moves through rolling terrain typical of the region, with elevation changes that provide both strategic interest and scenic variety. Water features, possibly including ponds or streams, may come into play on select holes, reflecting the club's Twin Lakes name and the natural drainage patterns common to this part of Virginia. Twin Lakes serves as a community-oriented facility, offering golf in a setting removed from urban centers. The Oaks course provides a traditional layout suited to regular member play and local competition. Clifford sits roughly between Lynchburg and Charlottesville, placing the course within reach of golfers from both cities while maintaining a rural character. The design emphasizes tree-lined fairways and greens that reward accurate approach shots, consistent with Griffiths' approach to creating accessible yet engaging golf courses for regional clubs.
Quick facts
- Location
- Clifford, VA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1998
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Denis Griffiths
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,715 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.2/137
- Course Vaults score
- 6.4
Getting there
Twin Lakes Golf Club sits in the rolling piedmont of northern Virginia, roughly ninety minutes southwest of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the primary gateway for most visitors traveling from the East Coast or beyond. The drive unfolds through the gentle transition from suburban sprawl into horse country, where tree-lined estates and split-rail fencing signal entry into Fauquier County's quieter reaches near Clifford. For those arriving by private aircraft, nearby airstrips serve the region's equestrian and wine-country clientele, though the final approach to the club itself follows country roads that wind past pasture and woodland before arriving at the gates of this secluded Virginia sanctuary. The journey trades the Beltway's pace for the unhurried rhythm of the Virginia countryside, a fitting prelude to a day on the course.

FAQ
Common questions about Oaks at Twin Lakes Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Oaks at Twin Lakes Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.4 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
Oaks was designed by Denis Griffiths.
Yes. Oaks at Twin Lakes Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Oaks is 71.
Oaks plays 6,715 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Oaks is 137.



