240 Ford's Colony Drive,
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
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The Golf Academy at Ford's Colony Country ClubThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Father/son team of Ellis & Dan Maples designed Ford Colony's original Marsh Hawk course (1985). Dan Maples designed the Blue Heron (1999) and Blackheath (1999) courses.
Above distances are for the Marsh Hawk course. Also at Ford's Colony is the 18-hole Blue Heron course (par-72, 6928 yds from back tees) and 18-hole Blackheath course (par-71, 6621 yds).
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7 mi NE of Williamsburg / 52 mi SE of Richmond.
Ford's Colony
Ford's Colony Country Club is home to three comparable, well-rated and always popular golf courses (Marsh Hawk, Blackheath and Blue Heron). These tree-lined and open parkland layouts should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, well-crafted designs and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of these courses.
The original eighteen, known as the Marsh Hawk course, is arguably the best and most famous of the three layouts at Ford's Colony. The course has hosted a number of notable tournaments in its history, including the Virginia State Open and qualifiers for the former PGA Tour stop at nearby Kingsmill Resort's River course.
Marsh Hawk winds in and out of woodlands, over lakes and through open-spaces, flanked on many occasions by large luxury homes, well set back from the course. Marsh Hawk's greatest defences lie in its tightish fairways and strategically placed bunkers. Elevation changes and contouring of the holes around natural lakes will test your depth perception, while Marsh Hawk's challenging undulating greens are what sets it apart from its younger siblings.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Excellent (incl a double-ended driving range).
Ford's Colony is located just 6 mi northwest of historic Williamsburg, which was founded in 1632. The city served as the capital of the Colony of Virginia from 1699 to 1780 and was the centre of political events in Virginia that lead to the American Revolutionary War (aka American War of Independence). Williamsburg is definitely worth a visit.
101 St Andrews Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23188.
+1 (757) 258 1120
Visit websiteNestled in the private community of Ford's Colony, this colonial-style resort and golf club is 7 miles from downtown Williamsburg and 9 miles from Jamestown Settlement, a living history museum.
Ford's Colony
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Golden Horseshoe; Kiskiack; Stonehouse; Kingsmill.
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