
River of Virginia Tech Course
River Course of Virginia Tech

About this course
River Course at Virginia Tech, cradled in the New River Valley, isn't just a collegiate course; it's a proving ground for future generations of Hokies, steeped in the tradition of Virginia Tech athletics. The course is a test of skill and a rite of passage for any golfer associated with the university. Carved from rolling farmland, the River Course presents a modern design that prioritizes risk-reward scenarios and strategic play over brute power. The architect, has crafted a layout defined by undulating fairways, subtly contoured greens, and the ever-present challenge of the New River itself, which meanders through several holes. Expect demanding approach shots, doglegs that favor a strategic fade, and a course that punishes imprecision around the greens. While it hasn't hosted major professional events, the River Course is the annual home of the Virginia Tech Hokie Invitational, a highly competitive collegiate tournament that draws top talent from across the nation. This event has seen many future PGA Tour players test their skills on its demanding layout. The River Course is known for its strong collegiate membership and focus on camaraderie amongst its players. A particularly enjoyable experience, and one that resonates with members, is a post round beverage at the clubhouse watching the sun set over the Blacksburg Mountains.
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
- Radford, VA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2005
- Designer
- Pete Dye
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,665 yards
- Course Vaults score
- 8.4
Getting there
The journey to the River Course of Virginia Tech begins at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), a compact gateway serving the New River Valley just thirty minutes north by car. The drive traces Route 460 westward through rolling Appalachian foothills, where the landscape gradually opens to reveal the pastoral farmland and forested ridges that define this corner of Southwest Virginia. As you approach Radford, the road descends toward the ancient New River - one of the oldest waterways on the continent - and the final turn delivers you to the club's entrance, where the quiet hum of a university town gives way to a championship layout carved into the river's dramatic bluffs and bottomland.

FAQ
Common questions about River of Virginia Tech at River Course of Virginia Tech
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
River of Virginia Tech at River Course of Virginia Tech has a Course Vaults score of 8.4 out of 10 based on 67 logged golfers.
River of Virginia Tech was designed by Pete Dye.
Yes. River of Virginia Tech at River Course of Virginia Tech is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at River of Virginia Tech is 72.
River of Virginia Tech plays 7,665 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
River of Virginia Tech is a 18-hole course.





