Private

The Olde Farm Course

The Olde Farm Golf Club

Bristol, VA, USA
Patrick Thompson Jr
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Cory
TNChad
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18 holesPar 716,857 yds74.2/137

About this course

Deep in the heart of the Virginia Highlands, The Olde Farm is a testament to a singular vision – that of Jim McGlothlin, who sought to create a haven reflecting his deep love for the game. This late modern masterpiece, carved into rolling farmland near Bristol, offers a playing experience as generous as its West Virginia benefactor. Wide fairways encourage bold drives, but subtly undulating greens and cleverly placed bunkers await the wayward approach. The Olde Farm favors those who can both bomb it and show a deft touch around the greens. Designed by Bobby Weed, with input from McGlothlin himself, the course embraces the pastoral landscape. Bentgrass blankets the fairways and greens, while fescue roughs frame the holes, lending a classic, understated aesthetic. While not hosting professional events, The Olde Farm is a regular stop for top-tier collegiate tournaments, quietly earning a reputation as a demanding test for emerging talent. The club is known for its understated elegance and commitment to tradition. Its membership draws largely from the surrounding Appalachian region, a group as passionate about their golf as they are about their heritage. The Olde Farm is more than just a challenging course; it's a place where the spirit of the game is celebrated with genuine warmth and a shared appreciation for the simple pleasures of good company and well-played rounds. A member’s club where privacy and golf are celebrated.

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.

277

Best in World

204

Best in USA

4

Best in VA

Quick facts

Location
Bristol, VA, USA
Access
Private
Year built
2000
Holes
18
Designer
Bobby Weed
Par
71
Length
6,857 yards
Difficulty
74.2/137
Course Vaults score
8.7

Getting there

The journey to The Olde Farm Golf Club begins at Tri-Cities Airport in Blountville, Tennessee, a compact regional hub roughly twenty minutes northwest of Bristol. The drive traces the edge of Appalachian foothills along Interstate 81 before peeling off into the rolling farmland and hardwood ridges that define this corner of Southwest Virginia. As the highway gives way to quieter two-lane roads, the landscape opens into pastoral stretches of reclaimed tobacco country, and the arrival at The Olde Farm feels less like reaching a golf course than discovering a private estate tucked into the folds of the Blue Ridge frontier.

FAQ

Common questions about The Olde Farm

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

The Olde Farm has a Course Vaults score of 8.7 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.

The Olde Farm was designed by Bobby Weed.

The Olde Farm is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at The Olde Farm is 71.

The Olde Farm plays 6,857 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at The Olde Farm is 137.

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