
South/North Course
Farmington Country Club


About this course
Farmington Country Club's South/North layout, a quintessential example of mid-20th century parkland golf in the rolling Virginia countryside, offers a strategic test that favors thoughtful play over brute power. Originally conceived by Fred Findlay in the 1920s, with significant enhancements by Lindsay Ervin decades later, the course blends gently undulating fairways with subtly contoured greens. Play here emphasizes precise iron play and deftness around the greens. While the length won't overwhelm modern players, the course's thoughtful bunkering and the ever-present challenge of reading the greens, shaped by the region's unique climate, demand a complete game. Though not a regular fixture on professional tournament circuits, the course quietly cultivates a membership that deeply values tradition and camaraderie. Stories abound of spirited matches and post-round gatherings that stretch late into the evening, often fueled by the club's renowned fried chicken, a culinary staple that epitomizes the club's unpretentious charm.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in VA
Quick facts
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1965
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Buddy Loving, R. F. Loving
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,766 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.8/129
- Course Vaults score
- 8.2
Getting there
Most visitors to Farmington Country Club arrive through Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, a compact regional hub just fifteen minutes north of the property, though Washington Dulles and Richmond International offer broader connections roughly ninety minutes away by car. The drive into Charlottesville carries you through rolling Piedmont countryside, past vineyards and horse farms, before easing into the genteel outskirts of Thomas Jefferson's academic village. Farmington itself lies tucked along a quiet stretch west of the city center, its entrance marked by understated elegance - a turn off Route 250 that leads through mature hardwoods to the stately clubhouse, where the Blue Ridge Mountains rise softly in the distance.

FAQ
Common questions about South/North at Farmington Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
South/North at Farmington Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 52 logged golfers.
South/North was designed by Buddy Loving and R. F. Loving.
South/North at Farmington Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at South/North is 70.
South/North plays 6,766 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at South/North is 129.






