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Opening Shot
Golf Groupies
Probably some of my most pleasurable
days in this business crop up when
I go out and meet with some of the
many golf groups that travel with
Golf Guide Golf Getaways. As one
who has engaged in many golf buddy
adventures myself, it gives me the
chance to interact with golfers and
pick their brains a little to learn about
their experiences. Golfers travel from
as far away as England to our area, and
I’m fortunate to have run into many
interesting people who I’m glad to say that after some years I can now call friends.
These friends include the brother of former Miami Dolphin QB and VT standout
Don Strock as well as the optometrist in Baltimore who helps ESPN Draft Guru Mel
Kiper see better. Former NBA player Barney Cable, all 6'8" of him, also enjoys golf
trips that we arrange for him on an annual basis. He just requires extra long golf
carts! Most of the time I try to meet them before a round to avoid altered moods
should they score poorly on the links. I also like to hook up with them at a local
establishment like the Eagles or Moose Club or a popular brew pub/sports bar.
On rare occasions I can direct them to some
leisurely activities other than golf to occupy their
time. This year, I was able to arrange a trip to
Camden Yards in Baltimore for one of my groups
from Canada. We took in the O’s game, went to
Pickles Pub, and the guys had a great time. Being
a season ticket holder to Oriole’s games allows me
to get discounts on single game tickets. So, if your
buddy trip would like to add a game there, we can
do it.
The courses themselves chiefly draw golfers to
this region. The Shenandoah Valley provides
unsurpassed beauty and value. Frederick and other
areas of the Free State feature some of the best
golf Maryland offers. We focus on Gettysburg,
Pennsylvania, which is rich in history and quality golf. If you like to partake in a
wager or two, we can get you close to the ponies and the casino in Charles Town,
West Virginia (see page 44). This year we are pleased to add Williamsburg, Virginia,
to our menu.
Fall and spring are the best times to travel, so get your buddies together and let us
do the rest. Being a groupie does not have to be such a bad thing.
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The Woods ~ A Winner Every Time
Nick Ciattei
The State of West Virginia is blessed
with some beautiful landscapes,
and few of them rival the natural
setting found around The Woods in
the Eastern Panhandle. I have been
a long-time fan of this facility, and
even though it has gone through a
metamorphosis of sorts, it remains
as one of the most attractive golf
destinations either for a daily fee
day trip or an extended stay. The
Mountain View Hole 2 Par 4
bones that developer Ray Johnston
laid down endure at The Woods. The 18-hole championship Mountain View course
and the 18-hole mid-length Stony Lick course make up the heart and soul here
and look and play as good today, if not better than ever before. Both courses can
accommodate every level of golfer from beginner to expert with varying levels
of difficulty. The wide variety of holes on each course make them fun, fair, and
challenging.
The Mountain View course wanders
around a wooded plateau where
the majestic Third Hill Mountain
dominates the views. Most holes play
relatively flat but several offer some
dramatic elevation changes. Carved
from a forest, dogwood, maple,
oak, and pine trees frame Mountain
View’s fairways. The Mountain View
course at The Woods opened in 1989
and provides a wonderful jaunt over Mountain View Hole 8 Par 4
hills and valleys. At 6600 yards from
the back tees you’ll find plenty of room to hit the big stick all day long. Each hole
has been given a descriptive moniker, and you’ll easily see why most rounds on
Mountain View are far from boring. The two par 3s on the front nine both play over
water, including the third, entitled
“Ballwasher” featured on the cover.
Three holes on the back nine,
fifteen, sixteen, and eighteen, stand
out to me. The par 5s, fifteen and
the closer, are types of holes that
can make or break your rounds. Put
it this way. You can just as easily
make a double on these holes as you
can make a birdie. The lusty view
from the short par 4 sixteenth’s tee
Mountain View Hole 18 Par 5
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box that sits nearly 70 feet above
the fairway is touted for its sheer
drama.
Stony Lick Hole 1 Par 3 The mid-length Stony Lick course
at The Woods complements the
regulation course perfectly. It plays
to a par 62 from three sets of tees
that range from 3000 to 3700 yards
in length. Stony Lick was the first
mid-length course to be built in
the Shenandoah and Cumberland
valleys when it opened in 2002 and
was conceived from a third nine that
The Woods featured. Don’t confuse
Stony Lick with a pitch and putt
course you might find at the beach.
It provides plenty of challenge.
High handicappers, youngsters,
seniors, and families who want to
play together find it especially fun.
Holes here have been named just
like its sister course. Perhaps no hole
at The Woods is more recognized than the hole at the golf course entrance. The
first hole on Stony Lick, a downhill 170-yard par three, presents a striking 80 foot
drop from tee to green. The facility’s signature logo sits just beyond the putting
surface embedded in white into the landscape. Five par 4s are integrated into the
mix allowing even the best of players to work on the scoring zone from 100 yards
in. In 2015, The Woods routed a FootGolf course along the Stony Lick layout so that
someone who plays traditional golf may play alongside someone lacing it up for a
round of FootGolf. The Woods has been accredited as an American FootGolf League
(AFGL) course.
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The Woods has never
been one to shy
away from trying
something new. This year
they are holding a Tournament of
Champions. Organizations hosting
their fundraising tournaments at
The Woods will be eligible to have
their winning teams compete at the
end of the season to earn additional
Stony Lick Hole 13 Par 4 monies to support their programs.
Thirteen charities have already
been penciled in for the season-ending event. “We've been looking for something to
give back to the community. It just came to me,” The Woods Golf Pro Ron Springer
said. After seeing numbers of tournament participants decrease recently, he hopes
the project will help increase those totals. The top three teams in the Tournament
of Champions will earn their charity extra money. The first place team will collect
$2,000 for their charity, the second place team $1,000, and the third place team
$500. The winners themselves will also pick up prizes. Springer noted that the first
year might not show a huge boost in participation, but he hopes that over time The
Woods and the affiliations can build on those numbers.
Since I have spent so much time
focusing on golf, I can’t forget to
mention the Sleepy Creek Spa at The
Woods that offers treatments for
both men and women. If you have
been wearing yourself out on the
course or in the back yard, Sleepy
Creek may have just what you need
to get reenergized. Also check out
the Clubhouse Grille & Pub located at
The Woods clubhouse where you can
meet up with friends for a relaxing
lunch or dinner, dine fireside in the
pub, and watch the play on Mountain
View's #18 fairway and green!
Drive to The Woods in just 90 minutes from the Baltimore
and Washington beltways for the perfect day trip getaway
for golfing and spa or spend your next getaway in a
vacation rental at The Woods. Choose from the four
bedroom Meadow Cottages ideal for small groups, the
privately owned Pinecrest Cottages, or other unique and
privately owned villas, cabins, and cottages. I personally
know of quite a few people who went from being just
plain visitors of The Woods to becoming either part-time
or permanent residents. The lifestyle there can be a win
whether for just the day or a lifetime.
For more information visit thewoods.com
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Half Moon Bay ~ Pure Heaven
Wes Bolyard
I am fully aware that the course farther south on the Pacific Coast Highway gets all
the accolades, but once you have played the two courses at The Ritz-Carlton, Half
Moon Bay, you will realize that other exciting golf waits to be played in Northern
California. The classic style of Old Course and the rugged beauty of Ocean Course
enhance the picturesque setting of this iconic hotel positioned atop a cliff with the
Pacific Ocean washing against the shore below.
Half Moon Bay, the only San
Francisco Bay area luxury
ocean front resort, is located
just 23 miles from San Francisco
International Airport and is a
great place to start if you want
to visit other areas on the west
coast. You can reach San Francisco
in 45 minutes, Monterey in an
Ocean Course
hour and fifty minutes by heading
down the beautiful coastal drive, and
Napa in an hour and forty minutes
to experience wine. In the spring
of 2001, the hotel opened under the
management of The Ritz-Carlton
and is a separate entity from the two
golf courses. They offer 261 rooms
and suites, along with 54 cottages
separate from the hotel. A variety of Ocean Hole 6
choices for dining include Navio for fine dining; The Conservatory that presents
fresh, organic, community grown ingredients; the Cork Wine Bar; and The Ocean
Terrace. Their 16,000 square-foot spa includes a full-service salon, 15 treatment
rooms, a co-ed Roman mineral bath with fireplace, sauna, and steam room. They
also furnish an impressive setting for meetings, conferences, and retreats. With
the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, who could resist having their wedding and
reception held at this spectacular venue? A myriad of other activities will keep
you entertained, such as biking on the Coastal Trail, tide pools at the beach, a large
indoor swimming pool, four lighted bocce ball courts, s’mores and conversations at
the fire pits, and of course, golf.
Golf General Manager and PGA Master Professional Bill Troyanoski explained
“The property is quite large, and initially, the land was developed as part of a
master plan for golf, housing, and eventually a hotel.” Old Course, a parkland style
course, opened in 1973 with fairways that meander through the development and
a sundry of styles of houses with beautiful landscaping. The par 4 signature hole,
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number 18, travels downhill with
great views all the way from tee
to green as it is set against the
Pacific on the right, a barranca
to negotiate on the second shot,
and the backdrop of the hotel.
An engaging personality named
Moon Mullins helped to make this
course be a great success from the
Ocean Hole 13
start. The first golf professional at Ocean Hole 15
Half Moon Bay Golf Links, as well
as for the next 30 years, Mullins’
keen sense of humor, competitive
nature, infectious smile, and
engaging stories made everyone
feel welcome. The dining area that
shares a building with the pro shop
was named the Mullins Bar &
Grill in his honor.
Ocean Course opened in 1997 as a links-style course. With natural beauty that
follows the lay of the land, it offers views of the Pacific Ocean from every hole.
Brett Bergschneider, director of sales and marketing, says, “One of the beauties of
Ocean Course is that if you miss your fairway, your ball will probably be in another
fairway.” Now don’t get the idea that the fairways lie really close together. No, the
fairly wide and forgiving fairways are defined by wisps of native grasses growing
between them. They also have a fair amount of undulation, making it interesting
to negotiate. All the sprinkler heads are marked to the middle of the greens to help
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with yardages. About the only trees on
the course can be found on the left side
of the number 8 fairway. This dogleg
left par 5 has some thought provoking
undulations as you approach the green,
and a fairway sand bunker that sits
about 75 yards before the green guards
the shot up the middle of the fairway.
The fantastic final four holes play right
against the ocean. Sixteen, the signature
hole and a downhill par 4, requires a
Ocean Hole 16 second shot be hit over a small barranca
and on to the green that slopes left to right. The par 3 seventeenth sits against the
ocean bluffs, while the final uphill par-5 could float into a gentle wind.
Old Course has hosted numerous U.S. Open qualifiers over the years, and Ocean
Course has hosted U.S. Open qualifiers for women. Bill says “What makes Half
Moon Bay Golf Links special is that it is two great designs that play very different.
You experience Ocean Course, which is a links golf course. It plays on the ground
as well as in the air and has an outward nine and an inward nine that have the hues
and textures and colors reminiscent of being back in Scotland. It gives you that feel.
Also what gives you that feel is playing in a marine climate.”
“Old Course has a very different feel.
Both nines return to the clubhouse and
have an old course traditional layout.
The finishing holes are dramatic with the
ongoing return to the ocean. There is a
barranca on sixteen that you must fly;
the hole has such an amazing character.
What I think combined between the
two that makes it special is that when
you arrive here, while golf is your major
reason for coming, you find something
else. Your mind just travels; it’s an Old Hole 17
experience, not just about golf but more about from something inside. It just takes
you away, the vistas of the ocean, the two golf courses, and the beauty surrounding
the area. That is why people come here. I feel that the future of the game is through
our kids, and this property is 100% behind this.”
While they do not have a driving range, they do have an excellent short game
practice area. A caddy program is available for Ocean Course (with prior
request). The courses offer stay and play packages with the Ritz-Carlton that can
be purchased through the hotel and use dynamic pricing for the rate for play,
depending on the time of day you want to play your round. Keep in mind that the
normal temperature ranges from about 58° to 64°, so you might want to bring a
jacket.
I can think of no better way to get away from it all while you relax, enjoy exciting
golf and the beauty of Northern California while you experience a pleasurable visit
at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay.
For more information visit ritzcarlton.com/halfmoonbay
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Front Royal, VA
Designer: Tom Clark
General Manager: Brian Jones
#4 Best Courses you can play in Virginia — Golfweek
#32 America’s Top 50 Women–Friendly — Golf Digest Woman
#14 Best New Courses in America — Golfweek
#6 Best New Affordable Public Courses — Golf Digest
Come experience Virginia’s most beautiful golf in
the Shenandoah Valley. This 18-hole par 72 features
bentgrass tees, fairways, and greens. Seven sets of tees
(including two PGA Family Tees) provide a challenging,
yet pleasurable, golf experience for players of all skill
levels. Measuring just over 7300 yards from the tips, the
layout consists of two very distinct 9-hole sides. The front
features several holes cut through hardwoods, while the
back nine plays in a valley. Blue Ridge Shadows continues
to rank among America’s Top 50 Women-Friendly courses
in the United States by Golf Digest Woman Magazine!
Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the
resort features a full-service Holiday Inn Hotel and Spa.
You can find the facility just one hour from the Washington
beltway via I-66, exit 6.
866-631-9661
blueridgeshadows.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 7315 72 75.5 143
BLUE 6787 72 73.1 138
WHITE 6204 72 70.4 130
GOLD 5551 72 68.2 122
RED 5006 72 70.0 120
Front Royal, VA
Designer: Lynwood Morrison
General Manager: Adam Engley
“Best of Shenandoah Valley” —Northern Virginia Daily 2016
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
Nestled in the northern neck of the Shenandoah Valley
against the backdrop of the striking Blue Ridge Mountains
lies the picturesque Bowling Green Country Club. For
more than 30 years, both the North and South courses
have offered golfer-friendly designs with gently rolling
terrain, finely manicured conditions, and smooth bentgrass
putting surfaces. The North course features several lakes,
towering willows, and even an island green. The South
course offers a shorter course than today’s standard. While
favored among seniors and ladies, this course has plenty
of character golf for players of all abilities with its rolling
fairways and large, undulating greens. Bowling Green
North and South, managed by Wingfield Golf Properties,
are located near Winchester and Front Royal via Route
522. “Where the Skyline is Only a Short Drive Away”
North: 540-635-2024
South: 540-635-2883
bowlinggreencountryclub.net
North Course South Course
YARDAGE RATING SLOPE YARDAGE RATING SLOPE
BLUE 6364 70.4 129 5938 68.3 119
WHITE 6098 69.2 126 5504 66.2 126
GOLD 5570 66.6 120 5140 64.5 112
RED 5075 68.9 121 4893 67.9 114
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Basye, VA
Designer: Ed Ault
Head Professional: Seth Van Hall
“Top Must Play Courses” — GolfStyles
Rated HHH1/2 — Golf Digest
Although quietly tucked away in the mountains of the
Shenandoah Valley, Bryce Resort proudly showcases
a beautiful Ed Ault designed 18-hole championship golf
course. The golf course, though relatively flat, offers lush
scenery and views. With several tree-lined holes and
fairway bunkering, Bryce Resort d an excellent test of
players’ abilities to keep balls in play. With 48 strategically
placed bunkers and Stony Creek winding throughout, Bryce
Resort presents all the challenges of mountain golf at its
best. Bryce Resort has a broad menu of activities besides
golf, including Zipline Adventure, Lake Laura Beach,
and Boat Rentals. In the winter months they offer skiing,
snowboarding, and snow tubing. Located in Basye, VA, 11
miles west of Interstate 81 at Exit 273, Bryce Resort’s four
season resort delivers great golf value and should be a
definite stop on your next swing through the Shenandoah
Valley of Virginia.
540-856-2124
bryceresort.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLUE 6260 71 69.7 127
WHITE 6027 71 68.9 123
GOLD 5297 71 65.3 116
RED 5175 71 69.9 118
Berkeley Springs, WV
Designer: Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
Club Manager: Tom Boyles
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
Rated HHH1/2 —Golf Digest
#1 Municipal Golf Course in West Virginia —Golf Digest
One of the mid-Atlantic’s most popular golf destinations
each year is the scenic Cacapon Resort State Park. This
challenging championship golf venue sits in the rolling
foothills of the 2,300 foot Cacapon Mountain and is the
centerpiece of the 6,000 acre park near Berkeley Springs,
West Virginia. Designed by famous golf course Designer
Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the layout makes prime use of
the rolling hills at the base of the ridge. Rated as one of
the 130 best designed courses in the United States, this
outstanding facility features 73 well placed sand bunkers
and three ponds. Holes 4 and 8 share a double green
that stretches more than 100 yards wide. USA Today put
Cacapon on its list of the “Top 100 Golf Courses” in the
country. The resort is located 30 minutes from I-81 on
Route 522, just two hours from Baltimore and Washington,
DC.
304-258-1022
cacaponresort.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLUE 6827 72 72.3 126
WHITE 6267 72 70.4 123
YELLOW 5910 72 68.0 119
RED 5647 72 70.6 118
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Fairfield, PA
Designer: Ault, Clark & Assoc.
Assistant Director of Golf: Gavin Green
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
Rated HHHH —Golf Digest
Carroll Valley Golf Course is pleased to be starting its
sixth season under the ownership of the adjacent Liberty
Mountain Resort. Set amidst picturesque rolling hills,
surrounded by the inspiring Catoctin Mountains, Carroll
Valley presents 18 holes of Pennsylvania’s best golf.
Many upgrades have been made to the course including
state-of-the-art irrigation and drainage systems, rebuilt tee
boxes, and new bunkers. The Highland Lodge will make
your golf stay much more enjoyable with a list of modern
amenities including restaurants, an expanded pro shop,
and indoor golf simulators. Guests continue to enjoy the
stellar championship course and friendly faces they have
enjoyed over the years. This mature layout designed by
renowned architects Ault and Clark winds its way around
streams, lakes, hills, and native trees. Carroll Valley Golf
Course at Liberty Mountain Resort also offers special “Stay
and Play” golf packages.
800-548-8504
libertymountainresort.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLUE 6688 71 72.3 128
WHITE 6345 71 70.7 127
GOLD 5647 71 66.7 123
RED 5022 72 68.8 116
facebook . com /golfgetaway Luray, VA
Architect: Malcolm M. Purdy
Club Manager: Putt Lancaster
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
Enjoy outstanding golf in the breathtakingly beautiful
Shenandoah Valley at Caverns Country Club Resort.
Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains and
overlooking the fabled Shenandoah River, this unique
setting creates one of the most scenic golf opportunities in
the mid-Atlantic region. High above the banks of the river,
6499 yards of gently rolling fairways seem to touch the
mountaintops while flaunting beautiful farmland vistas. Call
(540) 743-7111 for daily tee times and greens fees. Golfers
from Canada and points north have found Caverns Country
Club in Luray, Virginia, an ideal place for golf excursions
with seasonal specials and vacation packages for golfers
and non-golfers alike. Packages include special rates for
lodging, golfing, and dining. If you are a fan of golf with a
view, you cannot go wrong with a pleasant drive to one of
the finest mountain courses in the mid-Atlantic.
888-443-6551
cavernscountryclub.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLUE 6499 72 71.2 117
WHITE 6307 72 69.8 115
GOLD 5650 72 67.0 127
RED 5266 72 72.4 120
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Frederick, MD
Architect: Ault, Clark & Associates
Head Professional: Scott A. Peterson
“#9 in Maryland” —Golf Advisor 2016
Rated HHHH —Golf Digest
Clustered Spires Golf Club, located just outside of historic
Frederick, MD, offers golfers everything they need for an
enjoyable day on the course. Built by the city in 1991, this
was Frederick County’s first public golf course. This gem
has been constantly voted as the favorite golf course in
Frederick. Clustered Spires is laid out upon 200 acres
of rolling farmland adjacent to the Monocacy River. The
excellent conditions of the bentgrass greens and plush
rolling fairways provide a venue for golfers of all skill
levels. Clustered Spires received its unique name from
the grouping of five very old, distinct church steeples that
make up the clustered spires of Frederick City’s skyline.
The respected design team of Ault, Clark and Associates
created a fun and challenging competitive course. You can
find one of the best golf values in central Maryland just
minutes from I-70 and a short drive from both Baltimore
and Washington, DC. Clustered Spires Golf Club delivers a
solid golfing experience you will enjoy from start to finish.
301-600-1295
clusteredspiresgolf.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
CHAMP 6913 72 72.7 130
WHITE 6203 72 69.6 123
GREEN 5401 72 67.0 118
RED 5230 72 69.7 119
Windsor Mill, MD
Designer: Ed Ault
Head Professional: Tim Butler
A long time favorite in the Baltimore County region for many
years has been Diamond Ridge Golf Course. Lush fairways
and rolling terrain best characterize Diamond Ridge, which
shares a clubhouse and state-of-the-art practice facility
with The Woodlands. The classic Ed Ault design opened
in 1968 and has stood the test of time with outstanding
conditions and challenge. The large and undulating greens
provide an inviting target and will test everyone’s putting
game. The front and back nines are distinctly different.
The former’s open nature has a links feel, while the latter’s
tighter makeup is outlined by mature trees. Both nines
have numerous fairway and greenside bunkers to keep
you honest. Diamond Ridge Golf Course is located just
minutes from Exit 17 off of the Baltimore Beltway and is
easily accessible off I-70 at the Rt. 29 exit. When it comes
to Baltimore Golf, no course cuts it like the Diamond!
410-887-1349
baltimoregolfing.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLUE 6613 71 71.5 125
WHITE 6313 71 70.1 122
GOLD 5698 73 67.6 111
RED 5431 73 71.1 130
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Timonium, MD
Designers: Ed Ault, Bill Love
Head Professional: Chris Hanson
Conveniently located in the heart of the I-83 corridor in
Timonium, Fox Hollow, formerly Longview Golf Course,
offers golfers a fun and challenging layout. This long-time
Baltimore County staple completed a $3.4 million facelift
not long ago. The original front nine was designed by Ed
Ault, with the “new” back nine redesigned by Bill Love.
The recent makeover added in six new holes as well as
renovated the entire back nine fairways, greens, and
bunker. The Fox Hollow Training center provides 60
practice stations with covered and heated tees and a
300-yard driving range with putting and chipping under the
lights. Fox Hollow’s driving range has been named one of
the Top 50 Public Practice Facilities in the United States by
Golf Range Magazine. For quality golf at great a price with
terrific customer service, make sure to visit Fox Hollow Golf
Course. Schedule your next tee time today! Fox Hollow is
located just minutes from the Baltimore Beltway two miles
off the Padonia Road/Exit 17 of I-83.
410-887-7735
baltimoregolfing.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLUE 6129 70 69.6 124
WHITE 5797 70 68.0 123
GOLD 5467 71 66.1 117
RED 5180 71 69.1 115
facebook . com /golfgetaway Front Royal, VA
Designer: William Carson
Managed by: County of Warren
“One of the state’s premier nine hole layouts” —Virginia Golfer
One of Virginia’s oldest, continuously operating golf
courses continues to be one of the best golf values in all of
the Shenandoah Valley. Under the operation, direction, and
management of Warren County, Front Royal Golf Club’s
1938 nine-hole layout features dual tee boxes to create a
true 18-hole feel. Front Royal has the old Scottish links-
style feel that requires accuracy not length. Challenges
come from small undulating greens and deep bunkering.
Four holes border the Shenandoah River, more than any
course in Virginia, with none more dramatic than the par 5
seventeenth hole that features a tee shot along the river’s
edge. Front Royal Golf Club brings back the 4-hour round
of golf. It’s a fun and excellent test of golf you will surely
enjoy. The first Certified USFGA FootGolf Course in the
Shenandoah Valley, Front Royal Golf Club offers a par 32
course as part of the United States FootGolf Association.
You can find it conveniently located just off I-66 at Exit
6 on Country Club Road in the beautiful and historic
Shenandoah Valley.
540-636-9061
frontroyalgolf.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BACK 5870 70 69.4 116
FRONT 4688 70 67.3 119
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Fredericksburg, VA
Designer: P.B. Dye
General Manager: Mike Byrd
Discover The Gauntlet, one of Virginia’s finest golf courses
in Fredericksburg. Opened in 1995, their par 72, 6900-
yard, P.B. Dye championship layout features lush zoysia
fairways and smooth, consistent bentgrass greens. Set
around the lake of Curtis Memorial Park in Fredericksburg,
The Gauntlet made its mark by being named one of Golf
Digest’s Top 10 New Courses to Play in the US. The
Gauntlet Golf Club aims to please the most demanding
players with four set of tees. The front nine is interspersed
with meandering wetlands, while the back nine features
generous tiered greens. The Gauntlet Golf Club offers an
outstanding practice facility with staff available for lessons,
and their clubhouse has a full-service bar and grill and
fully-stocked golf shop. Perfect for your next golf outing,
banquet, wedding, or special event, it is located minutes
from I-95 just off Rt. 17 in Fredericksburg.
540-752-0963
golfgauntlet.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
DYE 6723 72 72.8 140
BLACK 6161 72 70.2 134
WHITE 5807 72 68.6 130
RED 4819 72 64.2 119
Whitehall, MD
Designer: Joe Lee
Head Professional: Bob Mokros
Rated HHHH —Golf Digest
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
“#7 in Maryland” —Golfweek 2011
Greystone Golf Course serves as the cornerstone of
Baltimore County Golf. Joe Lee, architect of Doral Resort’s
famed Blue Monster and the courses at Walt Disney World,
designed a true masterpiece in layout, challenge, and
entertainment here. Greystone’s championship course
includes 140 feet of elevation changes and features seven
ponds and more than 80 bunkers. The tall hardwood
trees, wetlands, and native vegetation add an abundance
of character to the design. Lush bentgrass from tee to
green provides an award-winning playing field that has
been lauded as one of the best in Maryland. All calibers
of players can enjoy in the Greystone experience with five
sets of tees along with a new Family Tee. Also, a great
food and beverage operation serves great fare before or
after rounds. Greystone Golf Course, the jewel of Baltimore
County Golf, is located just minutes from I-83 at the
Middletown Road Exit 31.
410-887-1945
baltimoregolfing.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
GREY 6968 72 73.9 141
BLACK 6600 72 72.5 139
WHITE 6161 72 70.5 136
GREEN 5500 72 67.4 129
RED 4800 74 67.5 112
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Harrisonburg, VA
Designer: Bill Love
Head Professional: David Johns
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
“Best in the Valley” - Daily News Record 2016
“Best of Virginia” - Virginia Living The Sporting Life 2016
Heritage Oaks, a beautiful public course, is located in and
operated by the City of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Designed
by Bill Love, this course combines links- and parkland-
style holes that meander along a diverse piece of property,
giving golfers a challenging yet fair test of golf. Towering
oaks, hence the name, are found in abundance. Voted
“Best In The Valley” five out of the past six years, Heritage
Oaks plays to a par 70, measuring 6324 yards from the
back tees, providing plenty for accomplished golfers. Three
other spacious sets of tees make the facility an excellent
layout for golfers of all skills. Heritage Oaks incorporates
many modern day golf course features like generous
landing areas and large bentgrass greens with moderate
undulations. Heritage Oaks also provides a home to The
First Tee Program. A great day of golf awaits everyone at
Heritage Oaks, just off Route 33 West on Garbers Church
Road, Exit 247B, I-81.
540-442-6502
heritageoaksgolf.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
GOLD (Back) 6324 70 70.2 129
BLACK (Middle) 5891 70 68.5 124
WHITE (Senior) 5298 70 66.1 118
GREEN (Ladies) 4542 70 66.6 114
Harrisonburg, VA
Designers: Russ Roberts, Buddy Loving,
Ault, Clark & Assoc., Lester George
Head Professional: Dean Greer
Rated HHH1/2 —Golf Digest
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
Outstanding golf awaits you at Lakeview Golf Club in
exciting Harrisonburg, VA. Lakeview offers 27 unforgettable
holes over three unique nines that complement one
another terrifically and give golfers the chance to get in an
extra nine. The Mountain Nine features some of the most
challenging holes Lakeview has to offer. The Lake Nine at
Lakeview Golf Club is appropriately named with more water
hazards, while The Forest Nine is dominated by tree-lined
fairways. Subtle undulating greens and a well-maintained
landscape are trademark features of Lakeview Golf Club.
The service-friendly atmosphere and professional staff
foster enjoyment of the game of golf at any level here.
Lakeview plays host to some of the area’s top golf events
and has an outstanding practice facility. Let them host your
next golf event! Come see one of the best the Shenandoah
Valley has to offer at Lakeview Golf Club located just off
I-81, exits 245 and 247.
540-434-8937
lakeviewgolf.net
MOUNTAIN LAKE FOREST
BLUE 3579 3190 3277
WHITE 3341 3030 3119
GOLD 3056 2850 2814
RED 2686 2805 2776
GREEN 2421 2319 2392
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Fredericksburg, VA
Designer: Bill Love
PGA General Manager: Jamie Loughan
“#11 in Virginia” —Golf Advisor 2016
Located in historic Fredericksburg, Virginia, approximately
one hour south of Washington, DC, Lee's Hill Golf Club
helped to pioneer upscale golf in the region. From its
celebrated opening in 1993 to present day, the course has
always attracted excellent reviews and was immediately
listed in the top ten in Northern Virginia. The Bill Love
designed championship course winds throughout authentic
civil war battle trenches and the actual 1862 campsite of
General Robert E. Lee and his troops. In 2007, new local
owners purchased Lee's Hill, with renovations and rebirth
you don’t want to miss. If you have not played this beautiful
layout in awhile, you need to see the revitalization and
improvements yourself. The new team has committed itself
to providing excellent conditions and is always recognized
for their outstanding customer service. Located 3 miles
from I-95, Exit 126, just off Route 17 South, Lee's Hill Golf
Club truly gives golfers the best of past and present.
540-891-0111
leeshillgc.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
CANNON 6572 72 72.4 135
RIFLE 6113 72 70.3 129
SABER 5778 72 68.8 125
PISTOL 4935 72 70.1 122
Gettysburg, PA
Designer: Lindsay Ervin
Head Professional: Jason Pandoli
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
“#9 in PA, America’s Best Golf Courses” —Golfweek 2006
Rated HHHH1/2 —Golf Digest
Set among the rolling hills and mountains of Adams County,
The Links At Gettysburg is situated near the area’s most
historic countryside. Prepare for sensory overload when
you battle this challenging layout. The magnificent upscale
championship course features steep 35’ rock cliffs, stone-
lined tee boxes, red rock paths, ten lakes, and waterfalls,
offering a great round of golf for all levels of ability. The
beautiful clubhouses accommodate up to 200 guests; a
triple-tier brick patio overlooking the 11th, 12th, and 18th
greens accommodates 300. Visit today on Mason-Dixon
Road, minutes from Route 15 and less than an hour away
from Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC; and Harrisburg, PA.
Experience the beauty and unique challenge of The Links
At Gettysburg.
717-359-8000
thelinksatgettysburg.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
GOLD 7069 72 74.1 144
BLUE 6666 72 72.4 141
WHITE 6277 72 70.5 130
GREEN 5802 72 67.7 128
RED 4977 72 68.8 120
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Charles Town, WV
Owner: Wayne Clark
Head Professional: Jason Robinson
Superintendent: Chris Fauble
Rated HHHH —Golf Digest
Locust Hill Golf Course in Charles Town claims fame
as one of the top courses in the state of West Virginia.
Locust Hill maintains championship golf conditions with
outstanding bentgrass tees and greens. Playing at just
over 7000 yards from the tips, this facility provides plenty
of challenge. Lakes, ponds, and streams bring 35 acres of
water into play on ten holes. The finishing four holes are
as good as you’ll find anywhere, wrapping up with the 455-
yard, par 4 eighteenth that features a dramatic approach
shot over a large lake. Golf Digest awarded Locust Hill
one of the “Top 125 in Country for Best Value.” The course
handles corporate and charity golf outings. With the
excitement of Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races,
the area has plenty to offer. Golf, Racing, and Gaming
make for the perfect sporting getaway. Locust Hill is located
west of Charles Town off Route 51, a little more than a
beautiful hour’s drive from the Baltimore and Washington
beltways.
304-728-7300
locusthillgolf.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 7005 72 73.5 128
WHITE 6394 72 70.7 122
GREY 5772 72 67.9 117
RED 5112 72 72.0 120
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Designer: Arthur Hills
Head Professional: Steve Miller
“#3 in Maryland” —Golf Advisor 2016
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
“Rolex Top 1,000 Courses” —2011
“#10 in MD, Best Public Golf Courses” —Golf Magazine 2012
Recipient of national attention, Maryland National, in
Middletown, MD, holds acclaim for its tremendous layout
with impeccable turf conditions. To add to the beauty of the
course, a well-trained and very hospitable staff makes the
golfer feel warmly welcomed from the moment they arrive.
Nestled in the beautiful Catoctin Mountains of Frederick,
Maryland National offers majestic views of the surrounding
countryside. This par 71, 6811-yard masterpiece includes
open links-style holes, wetland carries, and wooded tree
lined fairways that will surely keep your interest at every
turn. Additional amenities include a spectacular clubhouse
with restaurant, on-board GPS, and complimentary practice
use facility. Maryland National, located just off I-70, 45
minutes from DC and Baltimore, is a must play for your
next rewarding day of golf.
301-371-0000
marylandnational.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 6811 71 73.6 139
GOLD 6474 71 72.0 136
WHITE 6069 71 70.0 131
GREEN 5549 71 67.4 124
RED 4844 71 68.3 120
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Locust Grove, VA
Designer: Bill Ward, Jr.
General Manager: Josh Dotson
“#3 in Virginia” —Golf Advisor 2015
Bill “Farmer” Meadows’ dream, Meadows Farms Golf
Course, has become one of the most unique courses
in all of America. Located in Locust Grove, VA, this
27-hole layout features several golf holes that can only
be described as one-of-a-kind. From the 841-yard par 6
recognized in The Guinness Book of Records as “The
Longest Hole in the United States” to the baseball and
waterfall holes, Meadows Farms combines fun and great
value. Bill Meadows’ talent for unique landscaping can also
be seen throughout the course. A pre-civil war homestead
and cemetery on the very ground where civil war battles
were fought can also be found here. A fabulous clubhouse
overlooking the course features the Red Bull Grill. Situated
on beautiful gently rolling countryside, Meadows Farms is
located 75 minutes from Washington, D.C., and Richmond,
45 minutes from Charlottesville, and only 15 minutes from
Fredericksburg.
540-854-9890
meadowsfarmsgolfcourse.com
Island/Longest Island/Waterfall Longest/Waterfall
YARDAGE SLOPE YARDAGE SLOPE YARDAGE SLOPE
BLUE 7014 138 6067 124 6824 135
WHITE 6323 129 5475 117 6280 128
GOLD 5478 111 4842 107 5560 113
RED 4607 114 4078 106 4425 112
Fairfield, PA
Designer: Ault, Clark & Assoc.
Head Professional: Ed Reely
#1 in Pennsylvania for Value —Golf Advisor 2016
Rated HHHH —Golf Digest
Pre-Civil War clubhouse, picturesque views of the Catoctin
Mountains, a large natural grass practice facility, and 18
well-manicured holes just begin the pleasure. Overall,
golfers will find a fair, challenging, and gratifying course
with two distinctly different 9-hole tracts. The front nine is
considered more open compared to the longer, tree-lined
back nine. With a four star rating by Golf Digest, Mountain
View features a full grass practice range, short game area,
and putting green. Mountain View can be distinguished
from other golf clubs not only by its exceptional playability
and great condition but also by its great value. After your
round, reminisce while enjoying a bite and cold beverage
in the Grill–Pavilion with picturesque views of the 9th, 10th,
and 18th holes. This must play FOUR STAR Golf Digest
course is located just minutes from the historic Gettysburg
battlefields. Come play this hidden treasure where you’ll
frequently find the smoothest and quickest greens in the
area.
717-641-7380
mtviewgc.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLUE 6608 71 71.2 128
WHITE 6230 71 69.4 125
GOLD 5945 71 66.3 116
RED 5193 70 68.4 118
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Myersville, MD
Designer: Joe Lee
Head Professional: David Freiss
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
“#6 in MD, America’s Best Golf Courses” —Golfweek 2016
Musket Ridge Golf Club encompasses more than 150
acres of breathtaking mountain views without one house,
condo, or townhouse spoiling any fairway. This final gem
designed by the late Gentleman Joe Lee is known as
one of his finest works, joining the ranks of Doral and
LaCosta. From the first hole’s dramatic elevated tee shot,
golfers will see this course as one of the Free State’s
best. Trademarks of this superbly conditioned golf course
include undulating greens, strategically located visible
hazards from elevated tee boxes, and unique bunkering.
The friendly, professional staff believes that a day on the
golf course should reward golfers with the “perfect golf”
experience, and no other public golf course serves better
food. Surrounded by abundant natural beauty and unique
topography, Musket Ridge is located conveniently just off
I-70, west of Frederick, in Myersville, MD.
301-293-9930
musketridge.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
GOLD 6902 72 73.0 140
BLUE 6416 72 71.1 130
WHITE 5884 72 68.9 123
RED 5333 72 71.1 124
facebook . com /golfgetaway Keezletown, VA
Designers: Russell Breeden & Jeff Forbes
Head Professional: Brad Powell
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
“#5 Best New Affordable Course” —Golf Digest 2003
Rated HHHH1/2 —Golf Digest
In the heart of the Shenandoah Valley sits one of America’s
most spectacular golf courses. A stunning 18-hole
championship golf course, Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club in
Keezletown, Virginia, features incredible views of the valley
below. Golf Digest in 2003 voted Packsaddle #5 “Best New
Affordable Course.” In the fall of 2014 $40,000 was spent
renovating the front nine. This breathtaking facility was built
on more than 500 acres of rolling countryside. Designed
by renowned golf architect Russell Breeden along with Jeff
Forbes, this 4-year project required moving an incredible
one million tons of rock and 750,000 tons of top soil. The
resulting layout will challenge all types of golfers and
overload your senses with natural beauty. Packsaddle
Ridge is located 15 minutes off Exit 247, east of I-81.
540-269-8188
packsaddle.net
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 7024 72 74.2 139
BLUE 6398 72 70.7 131
GREEN 5929 72 68.2 128
WHITE 5470 72 65.7 118
RED/GOLD 4663 72 66.8 116
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Ruther Glen, VA
Designer: Tom Walker
Director of Golf: Jim Mason
“Top Must Play Courses” —Golfstyles
Located mid-point between Richmond and Washington,
D.C. in Ruther Glen, Pendleton Golf Club, one of Virginia’s
most exciting new and picturesque golf courses, opened
to the public in September of 2006. Named after Virginia’s
first acting governor Edmund Pendleton, this course lives
up to its lofty namesake. Designed by Thomas Walker,
former lead designer at the Gary Player Design Company,
this spectacular layout combines creative mounding and
undulating greens to challenge players of all levels. With
five sets of tees in all, the course stretches to more than
7000 yards from the back tees, while ladies will find the
4500 yard length accommodating. Pendleton also features
one of the best practice facilities and driving ranges in the
mid-Atlantic. The grass tee alone at the range stretches
over more than an acre. Call 804-448-4727 or visit us on
the web at pendletongolfva.com.
804-448-4727
pendletongolfva.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 7093 72 75.5 141
BLUE 6635 72 72.8 135
WHITE 6090 72 69.9 131
GOLD 5547 72 67.5 124
RED 4525 72 67.0 115
Fayetteville, PA
Designer: Ed Ault/Bill Love
Head Professional: David Beegle
“The Top 10 Courses for the Money Right Now” in the country
—Links Magazine 2014
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
“#9 in PA, Best Public Golf Courses”—Golf Magazine 2012
Rated HHHH —Golf Digest
The perfect combination of traditional and modern golf can
be found in Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, at Penn National
Golf Club, home of two four-star, 18-hole championship
courses. The Founders Course (1968-Ed Ault Design),
a classic northeastern-style masterpiece, features large
contoured greens, tree-lined rye/bluegrass fairways,
sculpted bunkers, and a 7-acre lake. Iron Forge (1996-Bill
Love) with its contemporary design offers bentgrass tees,
fairways, and greens and fescue bluegrass roughs. Iron
Forge has link characteristics with well-placed mounding
and tall native grasses in the outer rough areas. “Play
among the stars” at Penn National, located 18 miles west
of Gettysburg, close to I-81 and I-70. Stay & Play packages
are offered at the on-site 52 room Inn.
800-221-7366
penngolf.com
Founders Course Iron Forge Course
YARDAGE RTG/SLP YARDAGE RTG/SLP
BLUE 6972 73.8/137 BLACK 7009 73.5/133
GREEN 6465 71.0/131 BLUE 6602 71.6/130
GREY 5791 68.2/124 WHITE 6300 70.3/128
LADIES 5352 71.1/120 GOLD 6001 68.8/ 124
22 LADIES 5246 69.9/121
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Middletown, MD
Designer: Rick Jacobson
Pro Shop Manager: Joe McAdams
Richland Golf Club, formerly known as Hollow Creek,
has opened under new ownership and is managed by
East Coast Golf Management Company. Nestled in the
Middletown Valley of Frederick County MD, Richland Golf
Club offers a truly special place to unwind and relax from
the daily grind with amazing views of the Catoctin Mountain
Range. Just minutes from I-70, this Rick Jacobson design
cascades over the rolling countryside making it both
aesthetic and enjoyable for players of all abilities. With
distances ranging from 5000 to 6800 yards and a choice
of four sets of tees, this impeccably maintained layout
requires precise shot making, yet yields playability to all
golfers. Richland proudly offers all-inclusive golf packages
that can be tailored to suit the needs of your next golf
outing for 20 to 200 golfers. Richland Golf Club’s popular
Valley Grill Sports Bar has twenty foot wide high definition
TVs so you can catch whatever sport you favor while
enjoying great eats and your favorite beverage. Come
enjoy the exciting changes at Richland Golf Club.
301-371-0400
richlandgolfclub.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLUE 6780 72 72.0 135
WHITE 6394 72 70.3 133
GREEN 5719 72 67.6 124
RED 5105 72 68.7 121
Winchester, VA
Designer: Denny Perry
General Manager: Gerri Lum
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
“Nominated Top 100 New Course” —Golf Digest 2004
Rated HHHH—Golf Digest
Located in the Shenandoah Valley west of Winchester,
VA, Rock Harbor Golf Course offers the region’s most
exciting two layouts. Designer Denny Perry unveiled even
more challenges last year when he opened new holes on
the Boulder Course. Boulder’s unique combination of six
par 5s, six par 4s and six par 3s make it a one-of-a-kind
must-play and see! Forty acres of lakes dominate the Rock
Course, which includes two signature par 3s, the island
green seventh and the Heart of Virginia seventeenth. Six
sets of tees allow players of all skill levels to enjoy these
fun courses. The fast Penn A-4 bentgrass greens are
recognized as some of the best in the region. You first
conquered the Rock, now take on the Boulder. Just minutes
from Interstate 81 off Route 37, Rock Harbor lies within one
hour from Northern VA or Frederick, MD.
866-273-1934
rockharborgolf.com
Rock Boulder
YDG PAR RTG SLOPE YDG PAR RTG SLOPE
BLACK 7299 72 75.8 135 7554 72 76.1 143
BLUE 6808 72 73.4 132 6959 72 73.4 137
WHITE 6252 72 69.8 127 6281 72 70.4 130
ORANGE 5424 72 65.6 114 5513 72 66.7 121
YELLOW 4673 72 61.0 100 4791 72 63.4 114
GREEN 3692 72 57.5 98 3667 72 57.4 101
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Essex, MD
Designer: Russell Roberts
Head Professional: Jeff Bell
Rated HHHH—Golf Digest
One of the most beautiful courses that the Free State
has to offer is Rocky Point Golf Course on the shores of
the Chesapeake Bay. This long standing stalwart of the
Baltimore County Golf five course contingent, Rocky Point
provides outstanding golf value. Don’t be fooled by the
6683-yard length. Positioned at sea level, Rocky Point
plays much longer around a varying array of water hazards.
The front nine lies relatively flat and open while the back
nine features abundant elevation changes, tree-lined
fairways, and stunning views of the Chesapeake. Rated 4
stars by Golf Digest, Rocky Point makes a terrific daily fee
venue and an ideal location for your next golf outing with
their outdoor waterproof pavilion that overlooks the bay. It
is located on Back River Road in Essex just 15 minutes off
Exit 36 of the Baltimore Beltway.
410-887-0215
baltimoregolfing.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLUE 6683 72 72.3 125
WHITE 6312 72 70.4 123
GOLD 5621 72 67.2 116
RED 5370 74 69.5 121
Front Royal, VA
Designer: Buddy Loving
Head Professional: Jeff Forman
“#7 in Virginia” —Golf Advisor 2016
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
Rated HHHH—Golf Digest
The Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, located 8 miles north
of Front Royal, offers 27 holes of Virginia’s best golf. With
unparalleled scenic beauty you’ll catch views of the Skyline
Drive and the Blue Ridge and Massanutten mountain
ranges on every hole. This superbly conditioned course
on 250 rolling acres features bentgrass tees and greens
and plush ryegrass fairways. With three nines - the red,
white, and blue – you’ll have a great chance to get in 27
holes. The club has hosted many golf championships,
numerous VSGA tournaments, and Middle Atlantic Section
PGA events. Its Shenandoah Valley Golf Club Teaching
& Fitness Center houses the area’s only indoor heated
center. Constantly lauded for its condition, playability, and
overall value, play Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, located
just minutes from I-81 and I-66 between Winchester and
Front Royal, to experience golf in the country at its best.
540-636-GOLF(4653)
shenandoahvalleygolfclub.com
Red/White White/Blue Blue/Red
YARDAGE SLOPE YARDAGE SLOPE YARDAGE SLOPE
BLUE 6121 127 6374 129 6443 128
WHITE 5687 121 5930 122 6065 124
GOLD 4759 113 5067 113 5216 114
RED 4759 115 4612 115 4761 121
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Middletown, VA
Designer: Shapemasters
Club Manager: Richard Jenkins
Sly Fox Golf Club, formerly Jackson’s Chase, combines
unique challenges and unsurpassed beauty. Located in
the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, the rolling hills and
plateaus provide panoramic views of Signal Knob and
surrounding mountains. Enjoy a breathtaking round on
grounds rich with Civil War history. You will need to be
as crafty as a sly fox to win your fight here! Situated on
130 acres in Middletown, VA, minutes from the city of
Front Royal, Sly Fox measures over 6500 yards from
the tips for the skilled players and a very playable 4500
yards for the less experienced. A wonderful mix of open
and tree-lined holes with multiple water hazards including
Cooley Lake, will force you to choose whether to go for it
or play it safe. Just five miles from Interstates 66 and 81,
Sly Fox promises a friendly welcoming environment with
unmatched customer service. Stick around afterwards for
good times, food, and drinks at the recently renovated bar
and grill. Local owners are committed to providing the finest
course conditions along with one of the best golf values.
Get to know Sly Fox Golf Club today!
540-635-7814
slyfoxgolf.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLUE 6513 72 71.1 129
WHITE 6100 72 69.9 124
GOLD 5389 72 66.8 115
RED 4526 72 69.1 114
facebook . com /golfgetaway New Kent, VA
Designer: Rees Jones
PGA Club Professional: Tripp McIntyre
“#3 in Virginia” —Golf Advisor 2016
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
“#8 in VA, America’s Best Golf Courses” —Golfweek 2016
The Club at Viniterra, Virginia’s most beautiful and exciting
new golf course, is located in New Kent between Richmond
and Williamsburg. This 18-hole championship course
designed by acclaimed architect Rees Jones lies adjacent
to New Kent Winery and serves as the centerpiece of the
unique and upscale Viniterra residential community. Spread
out over a vast and diverse piece of land, the course
measures anywhere from 5200 to over 7700 yards, giving
it infinite flexibility. The Club at Viniterra uses multiple tee
boxes and wide fairways to assure an enjoyable experience
for all skill levels. The U.S. Open doctor has crafted a jewel,
and The Club at Viniterra is a must–play in the mid-Atlantic
region. You will be amazed by the raw beauty of this Jones
masterpiece located minutes from I-64 in New Kent, VA,
just 20 minutes from both Richmond and Williamsburg.
804-932-3888
viniterragolf.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 7496 72 75.2 142
BLUE 7087 72 73.1 137
GREEN 6698 72 71.4 133
WHITE 6117 72 69.8 129
GOLD 5504 72 68.7 127
BURGUNDY 5122 72 71.1 128
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Buena Vista, VA
Designer: Rick Jacobson
Director of Golf: Ed Armentrout, III
The Vista Links Golf Club, a beautiful and classic Rick
Jacobson links-style layout, is situated on 180 acres
of undulating topography between the Blue Ridge and
Alleghany mountain ranges. Vista Links has the feel of
a mountain course with many elevation changes, rock
outcroppings, native grasses and panoramic views. This
rare course can both challenge experienced players and
help newcomers relax as they enjoy learning this great
game. Just come prepared to reach for every club in your
bag as you work to conquer this unique Buena Vista golf
course. Vista Links has 5 sets of tees ranging from 4924 to
6855 yards. The course also boasts offering an outstanding
practice facility that includes a driving range, putting green,
and chipping area. Owned by the city of Buena Vista, VA,
and part of the city’s 600-acre Glen Maury Park, Vista Links
is located on Route 60 minutes from I-81.
540-261-GOLF (4653)
thevistalinks.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 6855 72 74.2 140
BLUE 6447 72 72.2 136
WHITE 6057 72 70.2 133
GOLD 5466 72 65.8 125
RED 4924 72 68.1 123
Ijamsville, MD
Designers: Ernie Els & J. Michael Poellot
General Manager: Ted Goodenow
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
“#5 in MD, America’s Best Golf Courses”—Golfweek 2016
“#1 Course Layout in Maryland” —Golf Advisor 2016
Rated HHHH1/2 —Golf Digest
Designed by architect J. Michael Poellot and two-time
U.S. Open Champion Ernie Els, Whiskey Creek feels as
big and bold as the land itself. Bordered by a high ridge of
hardwoods and a winding, free-flowing creek, the course
features wetlands, rock outcroppings, stone walls, streams,
and dramatic views of the Catoctin Mountains. Like most
tested and true championship courses, Whiskey Creek, an
honest golf course, presents its challenges and hazards in
plain sight. The holes at Whiskey Creek were designed to
test a player’s shot making ability, which is clearly evident
on the par 5 closer where ruins of an old farmhouse split
the fairway and offer a great risk-reward opportunity. Come
feel the drama that awaits just minutes off I-270, Exit 26, on
Route 80 in Urbana, Maryland.
888-883-1174
whiskeycreekgolf.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 7001 72 74.6 138
BLUE 6525 72 72.1 136
WHITE 5979 72 69.3 129
RED 5296 72 70.5 121
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Mercersburg, PA
Designer: Rick Robbins
Director of Golf: Rich Hogan
“Perfect Five, Breathtaking, Terrific Value”—Golf Magazine
Rick Robbins spectacular design at Whitetail Golf Resort
brings “golf with a view.” Quite simply, Whitetail can boast
being one of the area’s most beautiful golf courses. Each
hole has been designed to take advantage of the natural
beauty that surrounds the area. Whitetail combines a links
and mountain style layout. The front nine winds across
the valley, while the back nine features six holes that
play into the mountain with dramatic elevation changes
and breathtaking views. Located just minutes from I-81
and I-70 and approximately 70 minutes from Baltimore
and Washington, come to the mountains of south central
Pennsylvania for a golf experience that is true to the game.
Whitetail also has a state of the art clubhouse, Grille Room,
and pro shop. Whitetail Golf Resort is owned and operated
by Whitetail Ski Resort & Snow Time, Inc.
888-493-4169
golfatwhitetail.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 6950 72 73.5 138
BLUE 6433 72 71.3 126
WHITE 6433 72 71.0 134
GOLD 5817 72 69.1 122
RED 5234 72 70.5 123
facebook . com /golfgetaway Windsor Mill, MD
Designer: Lindsay Ervin
Head Professional: Tim Butler
Rated HHHH —Golf Digest
Designed by renowned golf course architect Lindsay
Ervin, The Woodlands opened in 1998 to critical acclaim.
Ervin himself said The Woodlands “truly ranks as my best
design” and GolfStyles called it “the best public course in
the Baltimore suburbs.” The Woodlands takes golfers on a
scenic journey through a world of tall hardwood trees that
guard the lush bentgrass fairways and large, undulating
greens of the course’s enjoyable and challenging 18 holes.
Five sets of tees provide varying challenge levels for all
players. A state-of-the-art clubhouse has only added to the
reputation of The Woodlands and the adjacent Diamond
Ridge Golf Course. It is located just minutes from Exit 17
off the Baltimore Beltway and easily accessible off I-70 at
the Rt. 29 exit.
410-887-1349
baltimoregolfing.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 7014 72 74.1 136
BLUE 6551 72 72.1 131
WHITE 6122 72 69.9 126
GREEN 5452 72 66.6 123
GOLD 4762 72 68.8 111
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Feature Courses
Hedgesville, WV
Designer: Ray Johnston
Head Professional: Ron Springer
Rated HHHH —Golf Digest
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
Located at the northern entrance to the Shenandoah
Valley in Hedgesville, WV, the Woods, part of a 2,000-acre
community, features 36 holes including the Mountain View
Championship Course and the Stony Lick Mid-Length
Course. The Mountain View Course wanders around a
wooded plateau between The Woods pro shop and Third
Hill Mountain, which dominates its view. Carved from a
forest, Mountain View’s fairways are framed by dogwood,
maple, oak, and pine trees. The Stony Lick Mid-Length,
the first 18-hole course of its kind in the area, provides
golfers of all levels terrific fun without taking five hours and
losing a dozen balls. Stony Lick is also home to the eastern
panhandle’s only FootGolf course. GolfStyles Washington
writes that golf at The Woods is “Fun & Fair.” Escape to
The Woods at Exit 16 West off I-81.
304-754-7222
thewoods.com
Mountain View Stony Lick
YDG PAR RTG SLOPE YDG PAR RTG SLOPE
BLUE 6621 72 72.0 125 N/A N/A N/A N/A
WHITE 6041 72 68.6 119 3700 62 59.9 97
GREEN 5442 72 65.9 116 3482 62 58.8 92
GOLD 4938 71 68.4 119 3018 62 56.9 87
Urbana, MD
Designer: Brian Ault
Head Professional: Ed Coyle
“America’s Top Pace of Play Golf Courses” —Zagat Survey
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
“#7 in MD, America’s Best Golf Courses” —Golfweek 2016
“#7 in Maryland” —Golf Advisor 2016
Worthington Manor Golf Club, one of the mid-Atlantic’s
premier championship daily fee and membership clubs,
was carved intelligently from Maryland’s countryside.
This magnificent 18-hole, 7000-yard, Ault-Clark Signature
Course features lush bentgrass from tee to green. Holes
are routed dramatically through wetlands and across rolling
farmland. Worthington Manor has received rave reviews
and was nominated for Golf Digest’s Best New Course in
America (1999) and Maryland Course of the Year (2001) by
the National Golf Course Owners Association. This modern
facility provides professional, courteous service, 10 minute
tee times, and permits carts off the paths. Worthington
Manor, located in Urbana, MD, just one mile west of I-270
on Route 80, is sure to be your “country club for the day.”
301-874-5400
worthingtonmanor.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 7034 72 74.4 144
BLUE 6525 72 71.8 134
WHITE 6058 72 69.3 125
RED 5206 72 70.1 127
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pgatour.com pgatour.com/champions.html lpga.com
JUL 6–9 The Greenbrier Classic Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic
The Greenbrier Old White TPC Thornberry Creek at Oneida
(GOLF/CBS) (GOLF)
JUL 13–16 John Deere Classic Constellation Senior Players Women’s U.S. Open Championship
TPC Deere Run
(GOLF/CBS) Caves Valley Golf Club Trump National Golf Club
(GOLF) (FS1/FOX)
JUL 20–23 The Open Championship Marathon Classic
Royal Birkdale Golf Club Highland Meadows Golf Club
(GOLF/NBC) (GOLF)
Barbasol Championship
RTJ Golf Trail–Grand National
(GOLF)
JUL 27–30 RBC Canadian Open The Senior Open Championship Ladies Scottish Open
Glen Abby Golf Club Royal Porthcawl Golf Club Dundonald Links
(GOLF/CBS) (GOLF/NBC) (GOLF)
AUG 3–6 WGC–Bridgestone Invitational 3M Championship Women’s British Open
Firestone Country Club TPC Twin Cities Kingsbarns Golf Links
(GOLF/CBS) (GOLF) (GOLF/NBC)
Barracuda Championship
Montreux Golf and Country Club
(GOLF)
AUG 10–13 PGA Championship
Quail Hollow Club
(TNT/CBS)
AUG 17–20 Wyndham Championship DICK’S Sporting Goods Open The Solheim Cup
Sedgefield Country Club En-Joie Golf Club Des Moines G&CC
(GOLF/CBS) (GOLF) (GOLF)
AUG 24–27 FedEx Cup PLAYOFFS Boeing Classic Canadian Pacific Women’s Open
The Northern Trust TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club
Glen Oaks Club (GOLF) (GOLF)
(GOLF/CBS)
AUG 31–SEPT 3 Dell Technologies Championship Shaw Charity Classic Cambia Portland Classic
TPC Boston Canyon Meadows G&CC Columbia–Edgewater CC
(GOLF/NBC) (FS1/FOX) (GOLF/NBC)
SEPT 7–10 Japan Airlines Championship Indy Women in Tech
Narita Golf Club Brickyard Crossing Golf Club
(GOLF) (GOLF)
SEPT 14–17 BMW Championship Bear Mountain Championship The Evian Championship
Conway Farms Golf Club Bear Mountain Resort
(GOLF/NBC) Evian Resort Golf Club
(GOLF) (GOLF/NBC)
SEPT 21–24 The TOUR Championship PURE Insurance Championship
East Lake Golf Club Pebble Beach Golf Links
(GOLF/NBC) (GOLF)
SEPT 29–OCT 1 The President’s Cup New Zealand Women’s Open
Liberty National Golf Club Windross Farms Golf Course
(GOLF/NBC) (GOLF)
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Additional Regional Courses
MARYLAND 410-974-0669 Marlton – Upper Marlboro 301-856-7566
301-733-5152 McDaniel College – Westminster 410-848-7667
Bay Hills – Arnold 240-313-2816 Mitchell’s – Reisterstown 410-833-7721
Beaver Creek – Hagerstown 301-670-1966 Mount Pleasant – Baltimore 410-254-5100
Black Rock – Hagerstown 301-262-8141 Mountain Branch – Joppa 410-836-9600
Blue Mash – Olney 301-475-2300 Needwood – Rockville 301-948-1075
Bowie – Bowie 410-939-8887 Northwest Park – Silver Spring 301-598-6100
Breton Bay – Leonardtown 410-685-8344 Oak Creek – Upper Marlboro 301-249-0809
Bulle Rock – Havre de Grace 410-745-5183 Oakmont Green – Hampstead 410-374-1500
Carroll Park – Baltimore 410-243-3500 Paint Branch – College Park 301-935-0330
Chesapeake – St. Michaels 410-255-7764 Patriots Glen – Elkton 410-392-9552
Clifton Park – Baltimore 301-595-8901 Patuxent Greens – Laurel 301-776-5533
Compass Point – Pasadena 410-571-0973 P.B. Dye Club – Ijamsville 301-607-4653
Cross Creek – Beltsville 301-249-2040 Pine Ridge – Lutherville 410-252-1408
Eisenhower – Crownsville 410-278-4794 Poolesville – Poolesville 301-428-8143
Enterprise – Mitchellville 410-730-1112 Potomac Ridge – Waldorf 301-372-1305
Exton – Aberdeen 301-299-5156 Rattlewood – Mt. Airy 301-607-9000
Fairway Hills – Columbia 301-729-4000 Redgate – Rockville 240-406-1650
Falls Road – Potomac 410-448-4653 Renditions – Davidsonville 888-451-4144
Fore Sisters – Rawlings 301-846-0694 River Downs – Finksburg 410-526-2000
Forest Park – Baltimore 410-893-1114 Rocky Gap – Flintstone 301-784-8400
Frederick Golf Club – Frederick 301-898-5555 Ruggles – Aberdeen 410-278-4794
Geneva Farms – Street 301-262-1166 Severna Park – Arnold 410-647-8618
Glade Valley – Walkersville 301-334-3883 Swan Point – Swan Point 301-259-0047
Glenn Dale – Glenn Dale 301-725-4532 Timbers at Troy – Elkridge 410-313-4653
Golf Club at Oakland – Oakland 301-733-8630 Trotters Glen – Olney 301-570-4951
Gunpowder – Laurel 301-476-7999 Turf Valley – Ellicott City 410-465-1500
Hagerstown Greens – Hagerstown 301-865-0026 University of Maryland – College Park 301-314-4653
Hampshire Greens – Silver Spring 301-298-9999 Waverly Woods – Marriottsville 410-313-9182
Hope Valley – Mt. Airy 301-948-5288 Westminster National – Westminster 410-876-4653
Lake Presidential – Upper Marlboro 301-829-3000 Westwinds – New Market 301-831-6191
Laytonsville – Laytonsville 301-601-9209 Wetlands – Aberdeen 410-273-7488
Links at Challedon – Mt. Airy 301-271-7870 Willow Springs – West Friendship 410-442-7700
Little Bennett – Clarksburg
Maple Run – Thurmont Lancaster Host – Lancaster 717-397-7156
Little Creek – Spring Grove 717-225-1702
PENNSYLVANIA 814-623-8700 Lykens Valley – Millersburg 717-692-3664
717-792-9776 Meadow Brook – Gettysburg 717-334-0569
Bedford Springs – Bedford 717-624-9551 Nemacolin Woodlands – Farmington 800-422-2736
Briarwood – York 717-359-4480 Overlook – Lancaster 717-569-9551
The Bridges – Abbottstown 717-352-7271 Piney Apple – Biglerville 717-677-9264
Cedar Ridge – Gettysburg 717-352-3222 Pleasant Valley – Stewartstown 717-993-2184
Caledonia – Fayetteville 814-652-5193 Quail Valley – Littletown 717-359-8453
Conocodell – Fayetteville 717-359-7125 Rocky Spring – Chambersburg 717-264-7742
Down River – Everett 717-764-2674 Rolling Acres – York 717-755-1406
Flatbush – Littlestown 717-485-4157 Royal Manchester – Mt. Wolf 717-268-0490
Grandview – York 717-597-1188 South Hills – Hanover 717-637-7500
Great Cove – McConnellsburg 717-792-9771 Springwood – York 717-747-9663
Greencastle – Greencastle 717-533-0890 Tanglewood Manor – Quarryville 717-786-2500
Heritage Hills – York 717-225-4247 Waynesboro Muni. – Waynesboro 717-762-3734
Hershey – Hershey 814-443-8000 Wyncote – Oxford 610-932-8900
Hickory Heights – Spring Grove 717-792-9771
Hidden Valley – Hidden Valley 717-279-7409
Honey Run – York
Iron Valley – Lebanon
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VIRGINIA 703-444-0901 Meadowcreek – Charlottesville 434-977-0615
703-450-4655 Medal of Honor – Quantico 703-784-2424
1757 – Dulles 540-869-8600 Oak Marr – Oakton 703-255-5391
Algonkian – Sterling 540-659-4478 Old Hickory – Woodbridge 703-580-9000
Appleland – Stephens City 540-720-7374 Old Trail – Crozet 434-283-8101
Aquia Harbour – Stafford 434-293-4653 Penderbrook – Fairfax 703-385-3700
Augustine – Stafford 703-327-3403 Pinecrest – Alexandria 703-941-1061
Birdwood – Charlottesville 703-368-3558 Pleasant Valley – Chantilly 703-222-7900
Brambleton – Ashburn 866-BULL-RUN Pohick Bay – Lorton 703-339-8585
Bristow Manor – Bristow 703-323-1641 Poplar Grove – Amherst 434-946-9933
Bull Run – Haymarket 540-775-4653 Potomac Shores – Potomac Shores 855-808-6051
Burke Lake – Fairfax Station 540-371-8001 Primland Resort – Rivers of Dan 276-251-8012
Cameron Hills – King George 703-221-0123 Prince William – Nokesville 703-754-7111
Cannon Ridge – Fredericksburg 804-742-5647 Rapidan – Locust Grove 540-547-7274
Forest Greens – Triangle 703-337-0777 Reston National – Reston 703-620-9333
Four Winds – Rappahanock Academy 703-971-6170 Raspberry Falls – Leesburg 703-779-2555
General’s Ridge – Manassas Park 434-985-7320 Royal Virginia – Louisa 804-457-2041
Greendale – Alexandria 540-332-3949 Shenvalee – New Market 888-339-3181
Greene Hills – Stanardsville 703-471-5769 South Riding – South Riding 703-327-6660
Gypsy Hill – Staunton 703-719-6504 South Wales – Jeffersonton 540-937-3250
Herndon Centennial – Herndon 804-443-4500 Spring Creek – Gordonsville 540-832-0744
Hilltop – Alexandria 804-749-1900 Stonewall – Gainesville 703-753-5101
Hobbs Hill – Tappahannock 804-594-0261 Tanyard – Louisa 540-967-1889
Hunting Hawk – Glen Allen 540-248-7888 The Club at Ironwood – Staunton 540-248-7272
Independence – Midlothian 703-573-0444 The Crossings – Glen Allen 804-261-0000
Ingleside – Stauton 434-923-4363 The Homestead – Hot Springs 540-839-7739
Jefferson District – Falls Church 804-435-7842 The Manor – Farmville 434-392-2244
Keswick Club – Keswick 434-589-3075 The Tides Golden Eagle – Irvington 804-438-4460
King Carter – Irvington 703-494-5564 Twin Lakes – Clifton 703-631-9099
Lake Montecello – Palmyra 703-729-8400 Virginia Golf Academy – Clifton 703-830-2400
Lake Ridge – Woodbridge 703-493-8849 Westfields – Clifton 703-631-3300
Lansdowne – Leesburg 540-289-9441 Westpark – Leesburg 703-777-7023
Laurel Hill – Lorton 804-633-7888 Wintergreen – Wintergreen 800-860-3809
Massanutten – McGaheysville
Mattaponi Springs – Ruther Glen
WEST VIRGINIA 304-789-2481 Lakeview Resort – Morgantown 304-594-2011
304-363-9551 Mill Creek – Keyser 304-289-3160
Alpine Lake – Terra Alta 304-457-2156 Mountaineer – Morgantown 304-328-5520
Apple Valley – Fairmont 304-623-3701 Oglebay Resort – Wheeling 304-243-4141
Barbour – Philippi 304-327-9822 Paradise Lakes – Morgantown 304-291-0827
Bel Meadow – Mt. Calre 304-866-4121 Pipestem – Pipestem 304-466-1800
Bluefield Elks – Bluefield 304-624-5807 Polish Pines – Keyser 301-786-4131
Canaan Valley – Davis 304-876-2544 Preston – Kingwood 304-329-2100
Clarksburg – Clarksburg 304-622-3241 The Raven – Snowshoe Mountain 304-572-6500
Cress Creek – Shepherdstown 304-269-1139 Riverbend – Buckhannon 304-472-6295
Crows Nest – Clarksburg 304-636-9704 Sleepy Hollow – Charles Town 304-725-5210
Deerfield – Weston 800-634-5233 Stonewall – Roanoke 888-278-8150
Elks – Elkins 304-536-1110 Twin Falls – Mullens 304-294-4000
Glade Springs Resort – Daniels 304-745-4900 Tygart Lake – Grafton 304-265-3100
The Greenbrier – White Sulphur Springs 304-358-2261 Valley View – Moorefield 304-538-6564
Hide-a-way – Clarksburg 304-478-3406 Woodbrier – Martinsburg 304-274-9818
Highlands at Fisher Mountain – Franklin
Holly Meadows – Parsons
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Feature Story
Mountain View Golf Club ~ Sound Advice
Nick Ciattei
The growth of the internet in our lifetimes has changed dramatically how we find
the best places to visit or the finest services available. If you need to find premier
pasta or the top tree repair company in your area, you can probably find it online.
But no industry relies on these reviews more than travel and leisure businesses.
The sport of golf has an excellent resource for players to learn about courses. Golf
Advisor, much like its predecessor Trip Advisor, provides reviews made by players
just like you. Those golfers dish out plenty of kudos for Mountain View Golf Club.
This South-Central Pennsylvania facility
was rated the #3 course overall in the
state in 2016, as well as achieved the
#1 spot in the Keystone state for value,
staff friendliness, and pace of play. Even
more outstanding, reviewers recognize
Mountain View as the #4 golf course
for value in the U.S. These are mighty
big hooks to hang any hat on, but once
you play Mountain View you’ll easily
Hole 8 Par 5
understand. Now, I will be the first to
tell you that if you have never played this course, don’t expect lots of bells and
whistles. The simplicity of the region combined with the Ault-Clark layout make
Mountain View so popular.
The first nine holes at Mountain View Hole 16 Par 3
opened in 1978, and the second nine
made its debut in 1987. As you might
expect, they are two distinctly different
9-hole swings. More than 60 bunkers and
several lakes put a premium on accuracy
over the path of the 6400-yard excursion.
Its name best describes the landscape
of the course. An opulent backdrop of
the lofty hills of the Catoctin Mountains
surrounds the relatively flat Mountain
View course.
The front nine is considered more open compared to the longer, occasionally
tree-lined back nine. Spread across an exposed pasture with just golf holes to see, I
believe the outward nine plays a stroke or two easier than the back side. A series of
shorter par 4s early on the Mountain View front nine give players decent scoring
opportunities to get the round going in the right direction. A characteristic feature
of the front side is that fairway bunkers are found on every hole except the sixth,
where a couple of ponds tighten the fairway on the gentle dogleg left. The only par
5 on the front is eight, and at just 476 yards, many big hitters can get home in two.
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The inward nine sharply contrasts the
prairie-like setting of the first nine holes
at Mountain View. You will find more
elevation changes, several tree-lined
holes, and more water. The first four
holes on the back will make or break
your round, and locals will tell you it’s
their “Amen Corner.” The rest of the
nine again brings more trees into play
Hole 18 Par 5 that are quite evident on the short par 3
sixteenth, where they almost hang over
the putting surface. An awesome risk-reward 5 par closes Mountain View that has a
pond to the right of the green.
Some say first impressions are the most lasting. Golfers immediately see the pre-
Civil War farmhouse that serves as the clubhouse at Mountain View. The adjoining
Grill-Pavilion makes an excellent between-nines or post-round watering hole where
you can sit back and toss back a cold one as you overlook several holes.
Mountain View Golf Club is located just minutes from the historic Gettysburg
battlefields in Fairfield, PA, and it can be easily accessed from Harrisburg, Baltimore,
Washington, Hagerstown, and other points. It’s an easy day trip and one that comes
with some sound advice from golfers just like you.
SUMMER 2017 Hole 6 Par 4
For more information visit mtviewgc.com
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Mid-Atlantic Tournaments
Date Tournament Location
July 10 State Open of VA Last Chance Qualifier Augustine Golf Club
July 10–12 Pennsylvania Match Play Championship Country Club of Scranton
July 10–12 Maryland State Open Championship Woodholme Country Club
July 10–13 VSGA Women’s Amateur Championship Laurel Hill Golf Club
July 14 MAPGA Old Hickory Pro-Am Old Hickory Golf Club
July 17–19 Women’s Virginias–Carolinas Matches Spring Creek Golf Club
July 19–21 WV Open Championship Edgewood Country Club
July 20 Maryland Father–Son Championship Cattail Creek Country Club
July 20–22 State Open of Virginia Ballyhack Golf Club
July 24 MAPGA Central Pro-Junior Chantilly National G&CC
July 25 WV Women’s Intra-State Matches Cress Creek Country Club
July 25–27 VSGA Junior Stroke Play Championship Belle Haven Country Club
July 26 Maryland Amateur Public Links Clustered Spires Golf Course
July 27 MAPGA Bull Run Pro-Am Bull Run Country Club
July 31–Aug 1 MAPGA Assistant Championship Country Club at Woodmore
July 31–Aug 2 WV Women’s Amateur Guyan G&CC
July 31–Aug 2 Pennsylvania Amateur Championship White Manor Country Club
July 31–Aug 4 VSGA Senior Women’s Amateur The Homestead–Olde Course
August 7–8 Maryland Mid-Amateur Championship Chartwell Country Club
August 7–8 Pennsylvania Sr Amateur Championship St. Clair Country Club
August 8 MAPGA Central Pro-Am Westfields Golf Club
August 8-9 VSGA Youth Championship Fredericksburg Country Club
August 14–16 Pennsylvania Open Championship Gulph Mills Golf Club
August 14–16 MAPGA Professional Championship Farmington CC/Spring Creek GC
August 14–18 VSGA Senior Amateur Keswick Golf Club
August 15–18 WV Senior Amateur Championship Canaan Valley Resort
August 21 MAPGA Pro-Lady Invitational Army Navy Country Club
August 28 VSGA Mixed Four Ball Golden Horseshoe–Green Course
August 30–31 VSGA Super Senior Four Ball The Homestead–Olde Course
September 7–8 Senior Open of Virginia Two Rivers Country Club
Middle Atlantic Section
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Mid-Atlantic Tournaments
Date Course VSGA One–Day
Location
July 6 Stonewall Golf Club Gainesville
July 10 The Piedmont Club Haymarket
July 13 1757 Club Dulles
July 17 Dominion Valley Country Club Haymarket
July 19 Greene Hills Club Stanardsville
July 25 Old Hickory Golf Club Woodbridge
July 26 Laurel Hill Golf Club Lorton
August 3 Pleasant Valley Golf Club Chantilly
August 7 Army-Navy Country Club Fairfax
August 8 Shenandoah Valley Golf Club Front Royal
August 14 Chantilly National Golf and Country Club Chantilly
August 15 Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club Leesburg
August 17 Loudoun Golf and Country Club Purcellville
August 22 Augustine Golf Club Stafford
August 31 The Club at Viniterra New Kent
For additional events visit vsga.org
MAPGA Junior Tour–Summer 2016
Date Course Location
July 19 Musket Ridge Golf Club Myersville, MD
July 20 Forest Greens Golf Club Triangle, VA
July 20 P.B. Dye Golf Club Ijamsville, MD
July 24 Winchester Country Club Winchester, VA
July 24 Elkridge Club Baltimore, MD
July 25 Shenandoah Valley Golf Club Front Royal, VA
July 26 University of Maryland Golf Course College Park, MD
July 27 Springfield Golf and Country Club Springfield, VA
July 28 Clifton Park Golf Course Baltimore, MD
July 31 Glenn Dale Golf Club Glenn Dale, MD
August 1 Raspberry Falls Golf and Hunt Club Leesburg, VA
August 2 U.S. Naval Academy Golf Club Annapolis, MD
August 7 Piedmont Club Haymarket, VA
August 7 Montgomery Country Club Laytonsville, MD
August 8 Montclair Country Club Montclair, VA
For additional events visit MAPGA.com
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Feature Story
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club ~ Golf Central
Nick Ciattei
The key to any company’s success
normally begins and ends with the
quality of service you receive. I guess
that is one of the primary reasons
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club in
Front Royal Virginia remains one of
the most popular golf facilities in the
mid-Atlantic. Having 27 beautiful golf
holes certainly doesn’t hurt either, but
SVGC’s commitment to caring for the
customer fuels their achievements.
Many of you reading this have more than likely played in an event at Shenandoah
Valley Golf Club. I’ve always considered the club to be golf central for outings in
the area. Local businesses and organizations have hosted their tournaments for
many consecutive years at Shenandoah Valley. The staff knows what it takes to
make a great outing. On the day of the event Shenandoah Valley Golf Club really
struts their stuff. Staff situates themselves throughout the course to help the pace
of play, get scoring updates on the course that leads to quicker posting after the
round, and provide beverages and snacks. Contests within the tournament include
longest drive, closest to the pin, and
chipping and putting. Standard outing
packages include range balls and snacks
at The Club 27 Fire Grill. From there, you
can choose a la carte what you would
like to serve at your competition. A staff
member will always be there to aid and
assist you in planning and organizing
the event. Whatever special needs you
may require can be handled from a
tournament gift to an after-event dinner. Blue Nine Hole 1 Par 5
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club is also renown for the events and leagues that occur
there on a regular basis. They just wrapped up their 16th annual Summer Two-Man.
The dates for the 18th Fall Two-Man are October 21 & 22. For the 22nd year, SVGC
hosts the Warren County Scramble, and this year it occurs on Saturday, August 5.
The Monday Men’s Senior League, one of the most successful leagues I’ve come
across, draws silvered haired gents from faraway counties each week. The ladies
hold their Senior League on Wednesdays.
At Shenandoah Valley, the course’s main challenges are found on tree-lined rolling
fairways with a mixed bag of pines, willows and tall hardwoods bordering the
majority of the holes. The superintendent does a great job in keeping growth under
control. Needed tree and branch removal occurs regularly here to provide a better
playing field. The three nines are the Red, White, and Blue, with the latter being
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an addition to the original eighteen.
Everyone has their favorite, but most
would agree that the most difficult and
easily the longest is the Blue Nine. A pair
of really good par 5s opens and closes
this nine, which also features much
larger putting surfaces than the other
two nines. When you pair the Blue Nine
up with the Red Nine at Shenandoah
Valley, you get the par-72 combo that is
used most for major tournaments. You
can see the par 4 first hole on the Red Nine on your walk to the clubhouse. Short in
stature, you’ll want to focus on your approach shot here to a narrow, deep green.
Make up a stroke or two on the short par 5 closer on the Red, where birdies and
even eagles are within sight. The White Nine can be described as a shot-makers
circuit. Both par 3s on this circuit present plenty of challenge. The third plays uphill
while the eighth is known as one of the tougher greens to hit from the tee, and then
putting delivers even a bigger treat.
Many events conclude in the majestic clubhouse and the first-class banquet room.
The wrap around deck and stunning vistas make this facility extremely popular for
wedding receptions and parties. Contact a golf central staff member to set up your
charity outing or event at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club.
Blue Nine Hole 9 Par 5
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Out of the Bag
In May, some area courses saw more than 10" of rain. One area course is making it a
little easier to accept hearing the three most dreaded words in public golf...cart path only!
Meadows Farms in Locust Grove, VA, now offers a $5 off regular rate rebate to all players
any time they restrict travel to cart paths only. I don’t know of many golf courses that
make this offer, but we give the “Farm” a big thumbs up for being totally proactive.
The complete facelift for a golf facility on Maryland’s Eastern Shore now heads down
the home stretch. Harbourtowne will reopen in the spring of 2018 as Chesapeake Links.
World renowned Course Architect Pete Dye and his team have worked nonstop since
January 2016. No expense has been spared as they dug new ponds and moved mountains
of earth to create stunning rolling fairways, and the majority of the holes have been
contoured and seeded. The St. Michaels golf destination will also have a new resort named
the Lodge at Chesapeake Links. The new owner, Richard Cohen of Capital Properties, also
owns The Inn at Perry Cabin.
Billy Hurley III and the MAPGA Foundation are excited
to announce a new junior golf tournament, the Billy
Hurley III Junior Championship. This two-day, 36-hole
event will take place from July 31 to August 1 at the
U.S. Naval Academy Golf Course. The championship will
feature junior golfers ages 12-18 and will include one
boy’s division and one girl’s division. Military families
play a special role in Hurley’s life as he served as a
Surface Warfare Officer during five years active duty,
which included time on a destroyer in the Persian Gulf
protecting Iraqi oil platforms. Hurley is also the only
veteran on the PGA Tour. For more information about the
championship and to sign up for the two qualifying events
please visit mapga.com.
Colonial Williamsburg, a premier hospitality destination in Virginia, has been honored by
Golf Digest with a 2017 Editors’ Choice Award in the “Best Golf Resorts in the Mid-
Atlantic” category. The distinction was published in the May 2017 issue of the magazine.
Launched last year, this annual award identifies the “Best Things in Golf,” with an
emphasis on lifestyle properties, products, and services. In keeping with the outstanding
service and devotion to excellent golf as indicated by the awards, the Golden Horseshoe
Gold Course will debut on July 1 following a multi-million dollar renovation of all greens,
fairways, roughs, and bunkers.
The Middle Atlantic PGA Section proudly announced the selection of PGA Professional
Fred Funk to the MAPGA Hall of Fame Class of 2018. He will be inducted into the Hall of
Fame in March 2018. The native of Takoma Park, MD, turned professional in 1981. Fred
Funk performed as the golf coach at his alma mater, the University of Maryland, from
1982 to 1988. He was an accomplished player in MAPGA events, winning the MAPGA
Professional Championship three years in a row and the Maryland Open in 1983 and
1987. He was also the MAPGA Player of the Year in 1983. Funk has won eight times on
the PGA Tour and nine times on the PGA Tour Champions.
In other MAPGA news, Matthew Schulze has been named the 2017 Middle Atlantic
PGA Professional of the Year. Schulze, the Tournament Director for the LPGA Kingsmill
Championship, serves as the President of the Middle Atlantic PGA. This high honor
bestows special recognition on a PGA Professional for overall performance including
leadership of, service to, and promoting the game of golf.
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New Products
Fifty Strong–Better Bottles Be50Strong.com
What a great American company and very nice product we have with the
Fifty Strong water bottles called Simply Better Bottles, named so for good
reason. The bottles come in different styles with several features unique to
each style. One of the most vital aspects to being a healthy golfer is keeping
hydrated on the course. The Pocket Mixer and Mix It Up models come with
an agitator of sorts that allows you to mix your favorite protein or flavored
drinks. It has helped me to stymie my cola habit and replace it with more
beneficial substitutes. Just as advertised, Green Camo is a super insulated
bottle donned in camo graphics. Chug 36–you guessed it–a big boy that
holds 36 ounces yet fits into most cup holders. Fifty Strong has dozens of other designs, some found right
in the Ciattei kitchen, and all are manufactured in their family owned business in Lima, Ohio. The owners
do their part by fabricating everything in the USA. Now, do your part. You’ll find a great online shopping
experience on their website.
Toast–Creative Covers toastmade.com
This one-of-a-kind item would make a great gift any time of year for
just about any sports fan. You could just plop down $25 for another hat
that will most likely find a place in the closet, or you could get a piece of
TOAST. These actual wood veneer covers can be tailored for your personal
electronic devices. I decided to stand out with my business and put my
logo on my iPad’s cover. You could choose to put your favorite sports
team or golfer or maybe just an adage. I love my Toast and get comments
and compliments about it all the time. Toast comes in four styles: walnut,
ebony, bamboo and ash. Whether you have a smartphone, tablet, or gaming
console, Toast can cover it in style. We found the application easy to follow,
and the final product exceeded our expectations. Customize part of your lifestyle and be epic with Toast,
another proud USA product.
Pitchfix–No More Excuses pitchfixusa.com
For the third time we are discussing a Pitchfix product, and I can say it
never gets old! If you are still repairing ball marks with an ancient tool
or even a tee, you need to get with the program. You most likely do more
damage to the green in your effort to repair the ball mark you just made.
The latest in the line of successful divot tools from Pitchfix, the Fusion
2.5, blends the switchblade and Twister designs previously reviewed. The
new model even contains a built-in pencil sharpener. Continuing the trend of earlier designs, the Fusion
line makes ball mark repairs easier for golfers and helps reduce pitch mark repair damage to greens.
“The Fusion 2.5 Pin combines the characteristics of the successful Hybrid line with the award-winning pin
technology of the Twister 2.0,” said Bart Fokke, CEO of Pitchfix. “This is without doubt the best divot
repair tool Pitchfix has ever produced.” You have no more excuses for not fixing your ball marks correctly.
Pitchfix made sure of it.
Linksoul–The American Golfer linksoul.com
The folks at Linksoul have built a brand unlike others in the golf fashion
world. Being more of a lifestyle to them, they live and breath the sport
through their clothing and accessories. Summer always brings new
styles, and Linksoul has you covered. This year, a 1930s magazine called
The American Golfer inspired them to create commemorative T-shirts
proclaiming passion for the game. Linksoul maintains the highest quality
available in all of their apparel, and their cotton golf shirts remain as some
of the most comfortable. The brand also offers custom branded Snell golf
balls, ball markers, and a top-notch golf club bag. John Ashworth came up
with the concept 20 years ago while establishing the Ashworth clothing line. The fruits of his labors can be
picked here. Enjoy this year’s crop.
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CooLHeadS–A Cool Head Better Than None getcoolheads.com
The dog days of summer have arrived, and as much as we would like to go
out and play a round of golf, sometimes high temperatures make it just too
darn hot to enjoy. Sunburn and heat exhaustion can lead to a miserable
day on the links. CooLHeadS, a distinctive piece of headwear, will protect
you from both the sun and the extreme heat. A normal hat protects the
dome, whereas CooLHeadS shelters your head, neck, and shoulder areas.
The 100% terry cloth sun wear felt very comforting during a blistering day chasing the ball around the
course. The elastic headband makes it suitable for all head sizes. Think of it as a half towel half hood to
better understand the concept of CooLHeadS. You will not have to soak it in water. Just put it on, and let
the cooling begin. A great addition to the beach bag or at the pool, CooLHeadS can help you live summer
more pleasantly.
Sun Therapè Pro Sport–Get a Grip on Protection suntherapeprosport.com
Believe it or not, we expose our skin to more than 5,200 hours of sun in a
decade. Just about all of the hundreds of sun protection products available
do their job well, but few are made specifically for a particular group of
people. Sun Therapè Pro Sport was formulated precisely for athletes, so it
goes on smooth, not sticky or slippery. Nothing can be worse than applying
your sunscreen and then butchering your next golf shot because of the
leftover mess. Different from other products, Sun Therapè Pro Sport, a
sunscreen/moisturizer hybrid, absorbs quickly leaving no unwanted residue. So, you can quickly refocus on
the next shot at hand. With alarming increases in skin cancer these days, you need to protect yourself from
the sun. The Sun Therapè Pro Sport with SPF 35 comes in both a face and body lotion as well as a sport
spray. Take time to tell your “skin story” and play on.
CEP Compression Socks–Now You See Me, cepcompression.com
Now You Don’t
We’d like to follow up on a review we did on CEP Compression Socks
last summer. We were so impressed by the performance of the product
from a golfer’s standpoint that we almost forgot they were compression
socks. So, you knew we were delighted to try the Men’s Dynamic+ No
Show Socks. Golfer’s don’t necessarily enjoy tan lines around the ankles.
It doesn’t look good with a pair of flip flops. The CEP Compression No Show almost eliminates that. The
incredibly lightweight material provides extra-strong compression and stability. This golfer will not be seen
purchasing the pack of six golf socks at the department store ever again. Since my feet and legs have not
aged gracefully, I demand comfort and performance. I get both with the CEP Compression Sock. How
about a 200+ wear guarantee? That my friends is one sweet sock.
“Ben Hogan’s Secret Fundamental– triumphbooks.com
What He Never Told the World” by Larry Miller (Triumph Books)
Few secrets remain about the golf swing. For years people and experts have
dissected Ben Hogan’s iconic swing to determine what made it work. The
infamous photo of his one iron on the 18th hole of the final round of the
1950 U.S. Open at Merion probably graces more clubhouse walls than any
other golf photo. In Ben Hogan’s Secret Fundamental, former PGA Tour
player Larry Miller reveals the secret (it wouldn’t be much of a secret if I
broadcast it here) and offers opinions as to what made Hogan the greatest
ball striker in the history of the game. Miller adds tales about Hogan from
those who knew the somewhat secretive man the best. And Miller does
what any great Life Member of the PGA of America does. He shares useful
tips and drills to help golfers come much closer to playing the game the
way Hogan did.
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Charles Town, WV ~ Golf ‘N Gamble
Nick Ciattei
Czervik: I'll bet you a hundred bucks you slice it into the woods.
Judge Smails: Gambling is illegal at Bushwood sir, and I NEVER SLICE!
[Swings club, slices ball into woods] —Caddyshack 1980
Well Judge Smails, I hate to disagree
with you, but the sport of golf and
gambling activities go hand in hand. I
would venture to say that not long after
the first golf shot was struck many,
many moons ago that some type of
wager was probably made. I’ve always
said if you golf with friends and no
wagers occur, they must not be really
good friends! After all, who better to
take a couple bucks from than a good
compadre. Most bets on the golf course
are friendly stakes, the ante and pot
never break anyone’s bank. Another
solid connection between the sport of
golf and legalized gambling occurs off
the course. Many of the golfers I know
love playing the ponies or sitting in on
a Texas Hold’em poker game. No area
in our region combines all three like
Charles Town, West Virginia.
It doesn’t seem that long ago that Charles Town Races’ thoroughbred track
struggled and faced certain demise. Slot machines and table games saved the
historic facility, and now horse racing not only still lives, it has gotten better than
ever. The Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races also has several outstanding
restaurants and the Event Center features national acts and comedians. You will
definitely find a first-class center for entertainment and fun there.
The Turf Rodeway Inn and Suites have put together golf packages for many years.
Their location adjacent to the casino and track make them a winning choice for
arranging a golf trip there. The Marcus
family owned and operated it since
1955. They rebuilt after a fire in 2000
and expanded it over their tenure. The
infamous horse structure still welcomes
guests perched high atop the entrance
canopy. The property, now a Choice
Hotel, features a rewards program.
Amenities include a free continental
breakfast, free casino shuttle, a sports
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bar, as well as the new Surf and Turf Restaurant. Turf can handle golf packages for
one person to groups as large as 50. Your stay includes a free welcome cocktail, free
sleeve of balls, and $10 casino voucher.
You can count on a royal flush at Locust Hill Golf Club, the home golf course for
Charles Town and Jefferson County. One of the more exciting golf courses in the
four-state area, Locust Hill features an abundance of water hazards that come into
play on 11 holes as well as lots of trouble along both sides of most fairways. This
course requires patience and maybe some good fortune to get through a round
without some gambling payoff.
Locust Hll Hole 8 Par 5 A healthy 7000 yards from the tips make
Locust Hill a formidable challenge. A
tough four-hole stretch opens things
on the front nine. You don’t need to
try your luck here. Just hit it straight
and make your pars. The reachable
par 5 eighth at Locust Hill will delight
risk-takers. Going for the green in two
may lead to a jackpot or you might bust
by finding the water around the green.
The second nine at Locust Hill is known
for what is one of the best collection of
closing holes the mid-Atlantic offers.
Holes fourteen through eighteen will
make or break your round. You will
find water coming into play on each
shot from the par 4 fifteenth. The par 3
sixteenth leads to a built-up island green
with an almost uphill shot over the pond.
You can make up a shot, or two, on the Locust Hll Hole 16 Par 3
par 5 seventeenth if you avoid the misfortunes that border the hole. Locust Hill
wraps up with a big time par 4 that plays 455 yards from the back tees with water
on the right and in front of a long well-bunkered green.
Several other regional courses are
included in golf packages in Charles
Town. The Woods in Hedgesville and
Cacapon Resort in Berkeley Springs
are the other two gems in the Eastern
Panhandle of West Virginia. The Woods
has the 18-hole championship Mountain
View course as well as the Stony
Lick course, an 18-hole mid-length
layout. Robert Trent Jones designed
Cacapon Hole 18 Par 5
some magic at Cacapon with 18 holes
of uninterrupted golf set in the wilds of a West Virginia State Park. Just across
the state line to the south you’ll find two adventurous tracks at Rock Harbor in
Winchester. The Rock and Boulder courses feature lots of rock and water, six sets
of tees, and several of the most exciting holes you’ll ever play. Travel a bit farther
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Rock Harbor Rock Hole 7 Par 3 south to find a boat load of courses near
Front Royal. Shenandoah Valley has
27 beautiful holes set against rolling
farmland and is recognized as one of the
best courses in Virginia. Bowling Green
has the North and South courses, both
extremely playable and popular. Tom
Clark designed Blue Ridge Shadows,
which features two distinct nines
displayed across dramatic terrain. Both
Sly Fox Golf Club and Front Royal Bowling Green North Hole 13 Par 4
Golf Club provide affordable and fun
options for any package. Just to the
north of Charles Town you can find
great golf options near Frederick
Maryland including two wonderful
layouts at Musket Ridge and Maryland
National. Both are ideal to play on the
way in or out. When you tally them
all up, about a dozen courses can be
included in your package.
For more information visit charlestowngolfgaming.com
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