The Country Club of Virginia - James River
Richmond, Virginia
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.
History & Heritage
The James River Course at the Country Club of Virginia opened June 30, 1928, designed by William Flynn — five years after his acclaimed Cascades course at The Homestead. Rees Jones renovated in 1992; Lester George led a 2003-04 restoration recovering more of Flynn\'s original intent.
Hosted the U.S. Amateur in 1955 and 1975. Current home of the Dominion Energy Charity Classic (PGA Tour Champions, annually since 2016). One of three 18-hole courses at CCV. Consistently ranked among Virginia\'s top private courses.
Signature Holes
A Flynn par 4 where strategic bunkering and natural topography create risk-reward decisions on approach. The James River valley estate setting with mature hardwoods frames every shot.
What to Expect
Flynn Golden Age architecture through rolling, heavily wooded terrain on a historic Richmond estate. TifSport bermuda fairways, 777 bent greens. Strategic thinking over brute power. Rating 74.8 / Slope 137.
Strictly private — one of Virginia\'s most prestigious clubs. PGA Tour Champions host.
Playing Tips
Flynn\'s greens are the defense — well-contoured and demanding precise approaches. Bunker placement is strategic — finding sand makes par difficult.
Course knowledge rewards the correct fairway side on many holes.
Highlights
- ✓ William Flynn Golden Age masterpiece
- ✓ James River valley estate setting
- ✓ Consistently ranked among Virginia's finest
Frequently Asked Questions
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