Best Private Golf Courses in Virginia

Manakin-Sabot, Virginia · Lester George & Vinny Giles (2001) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,150 yards

Kinloch Golf Club west of Richmond is consistently ranked as the top course in Virginia and a top-100 course nationally. The George-Giles design through rolling Piedmont terrain features wide fairways, deep bunkers, and bold green complexes that reward creative shotmaking on a stunning property along the James River bluffs.

Gainesville, Virginia · Robert Trent Jones Sr. (1991) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,340 yards

Built as a tribute to the legendary architect and host of the 1994, 2000, and 2005 Presidents Cups, Robert Trent Jones Golf Club features a dramatic lakeside layout in Virginia's rolling piedmont. The challenging design demands precise shot placement around Lake Manassas.

Richmond, Virginia · William Flynn (1928) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,808 yards

A William Flynn masterpiece along the James River, the CCV James River Course is consistently ranked among the finest private courses in Virginia. Flynn's Golden Age architecture features strategic bunkering, natural topography, and a classic routing through mature hardwoods on a historic estate overlooking the river valley.

Richmond, Virginia · A.W. Tillinghast (1900) · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,683 yards

A historic Tillinghast design in Richmond's West End, Hermitage Country Club is one of the most storied private clubs in Virginia. The compact but strategic par-71 features Tillinghast's trademark dramatic bunkering and challenging green complexes on a mature parkland property that has hosted state and regional championships.

Glen Allen, Virginia · Lester George (2008) · 18 holes · Par 72 · 7,046 yards

A modern Lester George design north of Richmond in Glen Allen, The Federal Club features a rolling layout through Virginia hardwood forest with natural creek corridors and a links-influenced open feel on several holes. George's strategic design rewards thoughtful play with multiple routing options from tee to green.