Winton Country Club

Winton Country Club sits in the rolling Piedmont countryside near Amherst, Virginia, roughly twenty miles south of Charlottesville. The course was designed by Ed Ault, a prolific architect who worked extensively throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast from the 1960s through the 1990s. Ault built hundreds of courses during his career, many serving as accessible daily-fee or modest private club layouts that balanced playability with strategic interest for a range of skill levels. The routing at Winton takes advantage of the natural terrain common to central Virginia—gentle elevation changes, wooded corridors, and occasional creek or pond features that add both visual definition and hazard consideration. Ault's design approach typically emphasized straightforward shot values and clear sightlines rather than severe penal features, making courses like Winton suitable for regular member play while still offering enough variety to maintain interest over repeated rounds. Winton Country Club functions as a traditional private club serving the local community in Amherst and the surrounding counties. The facility provides a social and recreational hub typical of smaller Virginia clubs, where golf is complemented by dining and family-oriented activities. The course remains a quiet, steady presence in the region's golf landscape, offering members a well-maintained layout in a peaceful rural setting without the fanfare or tournament history associated with more prominent Virginia venues.