
River Course
Kingsmill Country Club

About this course
River at Kingsmill is where the ghosts of Hogan and Snead still stalk the fairways, a course touched by legends who shaped not just the game, but the very contours of this storied Virginia landscape. Carved into the bluffs overlooking the James River near Williamsburg, the River course presents a modern challenge draped across terrain that hints at its historical prominence. Designed by Pete Dye, with later refinements by his son P.B. Dye, the River course is not a gentle stroll. It demands strategic shot-making and rewards bravery, with devilish undulations and strategically placed bunkers that punish the faint of heart. The routing is memorable, and favors players who can hit the ball left to right, with doglegs that demand you work the ball through the dogwoods and pines. The River course has borne witness to professional competition, most notably hosting a PGA Tour event for several years. While not currently a fixture on the major tour circuit, the memories of those championship moments linger, etched into the very fabric of the course. The membership at Kingsmill prize camaraderie and spirited competition, bound by a shared love of the game and the beauty of this unique setting. And while the golf may be the main attraction, the Kingsmill burger often provides a post round treat, a fitting end to a day spent in pursuit of par on these hallowed grounds.
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
- Williamsburg, VA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1974
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Pete Dye
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,831 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.1/137
- Course Vaults score
- 8.2
Getting there
Kingsmill Country Club is most readily reached via Richmond International Airport (RIC), situated roughly an hour's drive northwest, or through the slightly more distant but equally serviceable Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to the southeast—both gateways dissolving into the gentle, tree-lined highways of the Virginia Tidewater. For those traveling by private aircraft, Colonial Heights Airport and other regional strips offer discreet alternatives closer to the property. The final leg carries you through the historic landscape of the James River valley, where colonial-era roads give way to the manicured grounds of the club itself, positioned on a verdant peninsula where the river's dark waters frame the approach and lend the arrival a quiet sense of arrival into Virginia's golfing heritage.

FAQ
Common questions about River at Kingsmill Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
River at Kingsmill Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 38 logged golfers.
River was designed by Pete Dye.
Yes. River at Kingsmill Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at River is 71.
River plays 6,831 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at River is 137.





