Golfing in Central Virginia

Colonial Hills:  public course.  18 holes, par 71.  Bermuda and Bent grass.  One of the shorter courses in the area.  Located at 1990 Gumtree Road in Forest.  434.525.7255

Ivy Hill:  semi-private.  18 holes, par 72.  Bermuda and Bent grass.  One of the most difficult courses in the area.  Located at 1148 Ivy Hill Drive in Forest.  434.525.2680

London Downs:  semi-private.  18 holes, par 72.  Bermuda and bent grass.  One of the longest courses in the area.  Located at 1614 New London Road in Forest.  434.525.4653

Poplar Forest:  open to the public.  9 holes, par 36.  Bermuda and Bent grass.  Great course for beginners.  Located at 969 Ramblewood Road in Forest.  434.534.9418

Poplar Grove:  semi-private.  18 holes, par 72.  Bent and Bent grass.  Championship level golfing.  Located at 129 Tavern Lane in Amherst.  434.946.9933

Winton Country Club:  semi-private.  18 holes, par 71.  Bermuda and Bent grass.  The best views of any course in the area.  Patrick Henry’s mother is buried between the 14th and 15th holes.  Located on Hwy 151 in Amherst.  434.946.5134

**Grasses listed are for the fairways and greens