
South/East Course
Farmington Country Club


About this course
Farmington Country Club's South/East combination represents a composite eighteen drawn from the club's original twenty-seven holes, designed by Fred Findlay and opened in the mid-1960s. The club sits in the rolling Piedmont countryside west of Charlottesville, where the terrain provides natural movement and elevation change characteristic of central Virginia golf. Findlay, a regional architect active in the Mid-Atlantic during the postwar golf boom, routed the holes across property that transitions between open farmland and wooded corridors, creating variety in playing character and visual setting. The South and East nines combine to offer a traditional parkland test with tree-lined fairways, modest doglegs, and greens that incorporate the land's natural contours. Water comes into play on several holes, and the bunkering follows conventions of the era—strategically placed but not excessive. The layout rewards accurate driving and approach play rather than overwhelming length, making it accessible to a range of skill levels while still presenting challenge from the back tees. Farmington serves as a private club with a membership drawn largely from the Charlottesville area, including faculty and professionals connected to the University of Virginia. The club maintains a reputation for understated hospitality and a focus on golf as a social and recreational pursuit rather than championship competition. The South/East routing remains the primary championship setup when the club hosts member events and regional amateur competitions.
Quick facts
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1928
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Fred Findlay
- Par
- 69
- Length
- 6,241 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.5/138
- Course Vaults score
- 7.8
Getting there
Farmington Country Club sits within easy reach of Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO), a regional hub roughly twenty minutes from the club's gates, or alternatively via Richmond International (RIC), an hour's drive north through the rolling Piedmont landscape. For those arriving by private aircraft, Charlottesville-Albemarle accommodates business jets with understated efficiency, positioning the club as an accessible escape for the East Coast's discerning golfer. The final approach winds through Virginia's wine country, past vineyards and split-rail fencing, before arriving at Farmington's gates nestled against the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains - a setting that captures the refined quietude of Albemarle County's countryside without the remoteness of true seclusion.

FAQ
Common questions about South/East at Farmington Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
South/East at Farmington Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.8 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.
South/East was designed by Fred Findlay.
South/East at Farmington Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at South/East is 69.
South/East plays 6,241 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at South/East is 138.





