Golden Horseshoe Golf Club (Gold Course)

Course Type: Resort

Client Course Description

Opened in 1963 and the work of Robert Trent Jones Sr., who called it his “finest design,” this is one of the best examples of traditional golf course architecture in the world.

Designer Notes

Design Role: Complete Redesign 1998

Co-Designer(s): Greg Muirhead

A complete renovation of one of Robert Trent Jones' favorite designs. All greens, tees, and bunkers were rebuilt; serveral fairways were regraded and numerous championship tees were added. The four par 3's on this course are regarded as one of the best collections of par 3's in golf.

Tournaments

• NCAA Division 1 Men's Championship: 2007

Awards

• Golfweek: Fifth in Virginia, Best Courses You Can Play 2010
• Golf Digest: America's 100 Greatest Public Courses
• Golf Magazine: Top 100 Courses You Can Play
• Golfweek: America's Best Resort Golf Courses