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Virginia Tech Course

Virginia Tech Golf Course

Blacksburg, VA, USA
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9 holesPar 363,258 yds34.9/109

About this course

The Virginia Tech Golf Course serves the university community and public golfers in Blacksburg, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. Designed by Buddy Loving and opened in the 1960s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the region's Appalachian foothills. The layout provides a straightforward test of golf within the constraints of a university-affiliated facility, balancing accessibility for students and faculty with enough challenge to engage experienced players. The routing works across moderate elevation changes and incorporates natural features typical of the area, including wooded corridors and occasional creek crossings. Tree-lined fairways define many holes, and the greens present standard undulation without severe contouring. The course functions as the home facility for Virginia Tech's men's and women's golf teams, hosting collegiate matches and providing practice grounds for the university's competitive programs. As a public-access course connected to a major university, the facility sees steady play from students, alumni, and area residents. The setting offers views of the surrounding mountains and maintains the wooded, pastoral character common to golf courses in this part of Virginia. The course operates as both a recreational amenity for the campus and a functional venue for the university's athletic programs, reflecting its dual role in serving both casual and competitive golf within the Virginia Tech community.

Quick facts

Location
Blacksburg, VA, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1973
Holes
9
Designer
Buddy Loving
Par
36
Length
3,258 yards
Difficulty
34.9/109
Course Vaults score
5.7

Getting there

Virginia Tech Golf Course is most readily accessed via Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), situated roughly thirty minutes to the southwest, where the Appalachian landscape begins its gentle roll into the Blue Ridge foothills. From there, the drive north traces US Route 460 through the heart of southwestern Virginia before ascending into Blacksburg itself, a journey that shifts from open valley floor to tree-lined mountain passages as you approach the campus and its surrounding terrain. The course sits nestled within the Virginia Tech grounds, accessible via local roads that wind through the academic and athletic heart of the university, offering a distinctly collegiate yet serene setting that reflects the region's natural beauty and institutional character.

FAQ

Common questions about Virginia Tech

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

Virginia Tech has a Course Vaults score of 5.7 out of 10 based on 13 logged golfers.

Virginia Tech was designed by Buddy Loving.

Yes. Virginia Tech is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Virginia Tech is 36.

Virginia Tech plays 3,258 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Virginia Tech is 109.

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