600 Founders Bridge Blvd,
Midlothian, Virginia 23113
Office
+1 (804) 601 8600Pro shop
+1 (804) 594 0261Fax
+1 (804) 897 3743Website
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Mike West (PGA, Director of Golf)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Original design by Tom Fazio (2001); updated by Lester George (2014).
9-hole Sawyer Short course (par-27, 1264 yds from back tees).
37.543412
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4 mi N of Midlothian / 19 mi W of Richmond city center.
Independence
Independence Golf Club is home to a well-rated and pleasantly testing golf course. This tree-lined parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Stay&Play at Independence: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Upscale daily-fee course - visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted. Golf carts are fitted with GPS.
Excellent (incl a double-ended driving range).
Independence is owned and managed by the Virginia State Golf Association (VSGA).
Virginia's 18th best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
Independence GC, 600 Founders Bridge Blvd, VA 23113.
+1 (804) 897 8641
Visit websiteSwink Lodge, Robins Cottage and the Junior Dormitories provide a home from home feel, while you enjoy a Stay&Play experience at the Independence Golf Club.
Independence
No
Kinloch (private)
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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