Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club

7632 Winchester Road • Front Royal, Virginia 22630
Opening summer 2006 • www.blueridgeshadows.com

Directions: Located just north of I-66 Exit 5 on US 340/522

Mark your calendars! The Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club is opening in the summer of 2006! It will be a world-class championship 18-hole course occupying 173 acres and playing 7,275 from the championship tees. Designed by the prestigious architects at Ault Clark and Associates, Blue Ridge Shadows is located in the hills just north of Front Royal, just north of I-66 and seven miles east of I-81. A rolling tract with magnificent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of historical Civil War country, the property will be an upscale semiprivate course. For more information on membership, outings, our hotel partnership, or just to see updated course development, visit www.blueridgeshadows.com.

Number of holes:   18
Par: 72
Yardage: 7,275
Type of course: Semi-private

Bowling Green Country Club

838 Bowling Green Road • Front Royal, Virginia 22630
North Pro Shop 540-635-2024
South Pro Shop 540-635-2883
www.bowlinggreencc.net

Directions: I-66, Exit 6, north on Route 522 (approximately five miles). Right at first stoplight, Fairgrounds Road, and follow to a left on Bowling Green Road, look for clubhouse.

Nestled in the northern neck of the Shenandoah Valley lies Bowling Green Country Club, the hidden 36-hole gem of golf in the Valley. Located minutes from Interstates 66 and 81 near historic Front Royal, Bowling Green features two independently operated 18-hole golf courses and clubhouses with accompanying banquet facilities. Enjoy 18 holes over our golfer friendly designs, each finely manicured with gently rolling terrain and smooth bent grass putting surfaces to challenge all levels of golfing ability.

Our banquet facilities provide the ideal location to host corporate, private, or civic gatherings throughout the year with the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains as your backdrop. Only minutes from the famed Skyline Drive, you will be transported back in time to the early “Old Dominion.”

North Course, Championship tees - Yardage 6,464, Rating 69.9, Slope 122
South Course, Championship tees - Yardage 5,929, Rating 67.0, Slope 111

Fees (include golf cart rental): Weekdays $29; weekends $39

Bryce Resort

1982 Fairway Drive • Basye, Virginia 22810
800-821-1444 or 540-856-2121 • www.bryceresort.com

Directions: I-81 to Exit 273, Mt. Jackson. Head east to Route 11 (Food Lion will be a dead end). Take right on Route 11 to Route 263 and follow signs to Bryce Resort.

Golf at Bryce Resort offers the challenges and stunning vistas that you’ll find only on a Valley course. With several tree-lined holes and fairway bunkers, Bryce Resort is an excellent test of a player's ability to keep the ball in play. The layout features 49 strategically placed bunkers, and Stony Creek comes into play on 13 of 18 holes. The 15-station practice tee features natural grass with a 300+ yard range and target green. Additionally, a 65-yard tee to a practice green area with sand bunkers is available. A practice putting green is conveniently located at the first tee. Club rentals are available. Note: Appropriate golf attire is required at all times. Bryce Resort is a non-metal spike facility.

Our golf professionals can tailor golf instruction to fit your needs. We have instructional programs for all ages and abilities. We strive to deliver a pleasurable and rewarding educational experience. Private golf lessons and group lessons are available to help golfers at all levels develop their game. Pre-registration at the golf shop is required for all group and private lessons.

Weather permitting, the facility is open year-round.

Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 5,191-6,277
Rating for men's tees: 68.4/69.6
Rating for women's tees: 70.1
Slope for men's tees: 120/122
Slope for women's tees: 120
Course type: Resort
Practice facilities: Driving range, putting green

Caverns Country Club Resort

910 T.C. Northcott Blvd, Luray, Virginia 22835
540-743-7111 • www.LurayCaverns.com

Directions: Ten minutes from the central entrance to Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park, 15 minutes from I-81 Exit 264 at Luray Caverns.

Nestled in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains overlooking the fabled Shenandoah River, this unique setting creates one of the most scenic golf opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic region. High above the banks of this storied river, these 6,499 yards of gently rolling fairways seem to touch the mountain foothills. Amid vistas of nearby farmlands, large tees and greens complement this 18-hole, par-72 course. Caverns Country Club Resort provides comfortable accommodations in two motels near the course. Situated in quiet, country settings, each has a swimming pool and affords magnificent views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. Packages beginning with 3 days / 2 nights from $235 US (including tax) per person including 3 days unlimited golf, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts and 2 nights lodging.

Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 5,499-6,499
Rating: 69.8-72.4
Slope: 115-120
Course type: Open to the public
Price: $45/$55
Practice facilities: Putting green

Heritage Oaks Golf Course

680 Garbers Church Road, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801
540-442-6502 • www.heritageoaksgolf.com

Directions: I-81 Exit 247B. US 33 West approximately 4 miles then left to 680 Garbers Church Road.

Heritage Oaks is the beautiful municipal course located in and operated by the city of Harrisonburg, Virginia. The course was designed by architect Bill Love. The design of the course is a mix of links and parkland style holes that meander along an extremely diverse piece of property. Towering oaks, hence the name, frame several of the holes. Heritage Oaks plays to a par 70, measuring 6,324 yards from the back tees, which provides plenty of challenge for accomplished golfers. Three other spacious sets of tees make the course an excellent layout for golfers of all skills. Heritage Oaks incorporates many other modern golf course features such as generous landing areas for tee shots and large bent grass greens with moderate undulations. Heritage Oaks is home of the First Tee Program of Harrisonburg, a 3-hole learning facility for kids. A great day of golf awaits everyone at the Heritage Oaks Golf Course.

Number of holes: 18
Par: 70
Yardage: 6.324
Rating for men's tees: 63.8-69.3
Rating for women's tees: 65.1
Slope for men's tees: 106-121
Slope for women's tees: 109
Type of course: Open to the public     
Practice facilities: Chipping, driving range, putting green

Jackson's Chase Golf Club

65 Jackson’s Chase Drive • Middletown, Virginia 22645
540-635-7814 • www.jacksonschase.com

Directions from I-66: Exit 6. North on Route 522 one mile. Turn left on Route 627 (Reliance Road) and travel 0.3 mile. Left on Route 609 (Ritenhour Hollow Road), travel one mile and turn right at golf club sign. This will bring you directly to the course.

Directions from I-81. Exit 302. East on Route 627 (Reliance Road) for 5.5 miles. Turn right onto Route 609 (Ritenhour Hollow Road). Go one mile and turn right at golf club sign.

Situated between Front Royal and Middletown, Jackson's Chase has a magnificent view of Signal Knob, Massanutten Mountain, and the neighboring Blue Ridge Mountains. "The Chase" refers to Stonewall Jackson's celebrated attack and pursuit of Union General Banks in the spring of 1862. Jackson's pursuit of Banks carried the armies across the grounds on which the golf course now stands. There are new battles to be fought everyday at "The Chase." Our undulating greens and risk-reward holes demand your "A-game" and your putter to score. At "The Chase," you can play it safe or bite off as much as you can chew — sometimes more. Jackson's Chase may be the perfect combination of history, beauty, convenience and some of the most challenging holes in the Shenandoah Valley. Recent capital improvements include an enlarged clubhouse, remarkable fairway grooming and softer landing greens, all of which have received rave reviews.

A semi-private facility that welcomes public play. Proper golf attire (collared shirts, tailored slacks or shorts) required. Tee times may be reserved seven days in advance. Non-metal spike facility. Ample hotels (with golf packages) and bed-and-breakfasts in the area.

Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 5,389-6,513
Rating for men's tees: 64.2-71.1
Rating for women's tees: 67.3
Slope for men's tees: 115-129
Slope for women's tees: 111
Course type: Semi-private, public welcome.
Rates: Please visit our website at www.jacksonschase.com for rates.

Lakeview Golf Course

4101 Shen Lake Road, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801
540-434-8937 • www.lakeviewgolf.net

Directions from I-81 Northbound: Exit 245, take Port Republic Road 3 miles east, turn left on Shen Lake Drive, one mile to clubhouse entrance on the left.

Directions from I-81 Southbound: Exit 247-A, take Route 33 east to Massanett Springs Road. Turn right, go one mile to Shen Lake Drive, turn left, ¼ mile to clubhouse entrance on the left.

Outstanding golf awaits you in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, just east of Harrisonburg, at Lakeview Golf Course. The Mountainview 18 provides golfers with a tournament-like experience. The Mountain Nine — breathtaking views, strategically placed bunkers and demanding water hazards — combines with the Spring Nine, featuring two spring-fed creeks to gather up errant shots and subtle, undulating greens, to be our most challenging championship course. The Lakeview 18 is the easiest to walk and the most golfer-friendly. The Lake Nine, feature large landing areas on wide rolling fairways and beautiful water hazards. The Peak Nine offers shady, tree-lined fairways and scenic views. Together they provide a challenging and playable course for all skill levels.

Golf clinics, private lessons, and youth camps. Fully stocked Pro Shop including cart and club rental, professional club fitting, the only Launch Monitor in the Valley. Specializing in corporate outings.

Number of holes: 36
Par: 72

Mountainview 18
Yardage: Blue 6,978, White 6,439
Rating/Slope: Blue 71.6/125, White 69.2/131

Lakeview 18
Yardage: Blue 6,517, White 6,153
Rating/Slope: Blue 70.3/132, White 68.7/118

Type of course: Open to the public
Practice facilities: Driving range, chipping, putting
Tee times, soft spikes, and collared shirts required. Walking allowed.

Massanutten Resort

Mountain Greens Championship Course

Dell Webb Drive • Massanutten, Virginia 22840
540-289-4941 • www.massresort.com

Directions: I-81 Exit 247-A. 10 miles east of Harrisonburg on US Route 33. Follow signs.

Mountain Greens Championship Course is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley and offers mountain golf at its best. A challenging 18-hole test of golf combined with unparalleled mountain scenery and spectacular natural wildlife. We have golf instruction available by our staff of PGA professionals and have a fully stocked pro shop.

Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 6463
Rating for men's tees: 70.5
Rating for women's tees: 69.8
Slope for men's tees: 123
Slope for women's tees: 123
Course type: Resort
Price: $63 (rate based on 18 holes with a cart)
Practice facilities: Putting green, chipping

Massanutten Resort

Woodstone Meadows Executive Course

Resort Drive • Massanutten, Virginia 22840
540-289-4919• www.massresort.com

Directions: I-81 Exit 247-A. 10 miles east of Harrisonburg on US Route 33. Follow signs.

Woodstone Meadows Executive Course is a golfer friendly 18-hole course. Generous fairways and gently sloping greens provide the playability golfers of all abilities will enjoy. We have golf instruction available by our staff of PGA professionals and have a fully stocked pro shop. New driving range coming in 2006.

Number of holes: 18
Par: 65
Yardage: 5065
Rating for men's tees: 64.2
Rating for women's tees: NA
Slope for men's tees: 115
Slope for women's tees: NA
Course type: Resort
Price: $53 (rate based on 18 holes with a cart)
Practice facilities: Chipping, driving range, putting green

Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club

3067 Packsaddle Trail • Keezletown, Virginia 22832
540-269-8188 • 877-PACKSADDLE • www.packsaddle.net

Directions: I-81, Exit 251. Turn left on to Route 11 then left onto Route 720/ Smithland Road. Where road ends, turn left onto Old Furnace Road, approximately 3 miles and turn left on Route 718 - Indian Trail Road. At fork bear right onto Minnie Ball Lane. At stop sign turn left on 620 - Mountain Valley Road. At bottom of the hill, turn right on Packsaddle Trail. Entrance to the golf course is on left.

Voted “5th best new affordable golf course” by Golf Digest. Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club features 18 spectacular holes designed by Russell Breeden and Jeff Forbes. Five sets of tees are offered but the Black (Championship) Tees are only recommended for highly skilled players. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the elevated clubhouse. Shop in the fully stocked pro shop. Or stop by our casual grill for one of our delicious sandwiches.

Yardage
Black Tees - Par 72, 7,024 yards; Blue Tees - Par 72, 6,398 yards;
White Tees - Par 72, 5,929 yards; Gold Tees - Par 72, 5,470 yards;
Red Tees - Par 72, 4,663 yards

Fees, cart rental included (subject to change)
9 Holes - weekday $23, weekend $28
18 Holes - Weekday $39, weekend $44

Course Rating
Men Rating Slope Women Rating Slope
Black 74.2 139 White 74 133
Blue 70.7 131 Gold 71.5 126
White 68.2 128 Red 66.8 116
Gold 65.7 118

Rock Harbor Golf Course

365 Rock Harbor Drive, Winchester, Virginia 22602
866-273-1934 • www.rockharborgolf.com

Directions: I-66 West to I-81 N Exit 310. Route 37 North to Exit 622 left on Cedar Creek Grade, right on Merriman‚s Lane, course on left. Call for detailed directions.

Whether you are entering or exiting the Shenandoah Valley, Rock Harbor has become a "must play," according to Golf Styles Magazine. Rock Harbor Golf Course is rapidly becoming a show stopper as more and more golfers discover this premiere course. Located just west of Winchester, "The Rock" is distinct in its abundance of rock, water and orchards. The challenging course has an island-green par 3 and a par 5 on the back nine that stretches to 692 yards. The course stretches to a plentiful 7,151 yards and is rated 74.1/136 from the back tee, but six sets of tees make it playable for everyone. "The Rock" offers a PGA Pro tournament staff, state-of-the-art practice facilities, a pro shop featuring the latest in apparel and equipment, and an outdoor pavilion for corporate/private use.

Number of holes: 18 holes
Par: 71
Yardage: 3,855-7,151
Rating: 104-136
Slope: 74.0-74.1
Course type: Open to public
Price/fees: Visit www.rockharborgolf.com
Practice facilities: All

Shenandoah Valley Golf Club

134 Golf Club Circle • Front Royal, Virginia 22630
540-636-4653 (GOLF) • www.svgcgolf.com

Directions from I-81: Exit 300, take I-66 east to Exit 6, then Route 522 north for 3 miles, right onto Route 661 for 2 miles to stop sign, turn left onto Route 658. Golf Club is 1/2 mile on right.
Directions from I-66: Exit 6, then follow directions above.

Almost anywhere you look here at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, you'll find spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A must stop on any golfing itinerary, our 27-hole championship golf course was designed by Buddy Loving and is rated as one of the 10 best in the state of Virginia. Because of the course's natural beauty plus its well maintained fairways and greens, the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club has played host to numerous tournaments throughout the years. You can enjoy this uncommonly picturesque Virginia landscape as you drive your tee shots down wide fairways, past carefully tended flower gardens and mature stands of pine, oak, maple and apple trees. Make your approach shot past large weeping willows and stroll onto meticulously groomed greens to sink your putt. Regardless of your handicap, this is a golfing experience to remember.

Number of holes: 27
Par: 71/72
Yardage: 5,687-6,027
Rating for men's tees: 67.6-69.4
Rating for women's tees: 66.3-67.8
Slope for men's tees: 119-123
Slope for women's tees: 113-116
Course type: Public
Price (rates based on 18 holes with a cart): Monday–Thursday $31,
Friday $37, weekends and holidays $50
Practice facilities: All

Shenvalee Golf Resort

9660 Fairway Drive, New Market, Virginia 22844-9634
540-740-3181 or 888-339-3181 • www.shenvalee.com

Directions from Washington DC: I-66 to I-81 South to Exit 264. East on Route 211 for approximately two blocks to Route 11. South on Route 11 for approximately five blocks. Resort is located on left side of road. Or I-495 to Route 211 through Warrenton to New Market. South on Route 11 and continue as above.

Directions from Richmond & Tidewater: I-64 to I-81. North on I-81 to Exit 264. Continue as above.

The Shenvalee Golf Resort’s beautiful 27-hole PGA course first opened in 1927 with Bobby Jones performing the honors. Located in the historic Shenandoah Valley, known for southern hospitality, catering to golf groups with lodging and restaurant on site. Park your car and forget about it until you leave. Rolling countryside terrain, lakes, five sets of tees, bent grass and rye fairways. Open to the public year round. No limit to entertainment, only minutes away from New Market Battlefield, some of the world’s most awe-inspiring underground caverns, Skyline Drive, charming antique and craft shops. Come visit us and discover all there is to love about beautiful, colonial Shenvalee, set in the midst of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Give the Shenvalee a call today.

Number of holes: 27
Par: 71/72

Lode/Creek Course
Yardage: 4869-6306
Rating for men's tees: 67.8/69.7
Rating for women's tees: 65.2
Slope for men's tees: 119/122
Slope for women's tees: 103

Creek/Miller Course
Yardage: 4865-6539
Rating for men's tees: 68.3/70.4
Rating for women's tees: 65.0
Slope for men's tees: 114/119
Slope for women's tees: 102

Miller/Lode Course
Yardage: 4678-6301
Rating for men's tees: 67.7/69.6
Rating for women's tees: 65.1
Slope for men's tees: 119/123
Slope for women's tees: 104

Course type: Resort

The Vista Links

100 Vista Links Drive, Buena Vista, Virginia 24416
540-261-4653 • www.thevistalinks.com

Directions: From I-81 take Exit 188-A. Follow Route 60 east. The golf course entrance is on the right. From the Blue Ridge Parkway, exit at mile marker 45.6. Follow Route 60 west. The golf course entrance is on the left.

The Shenandoah Valley’s newest golf course is The Vista Links, an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course located in Buena Vista. The Vista Links was designed by award-winning architect Rick Jacobson and opened in August 2004. It is a links-style golf course located on 180 acres of rolling countryside and offering panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The course features bentgrass greens and fairways, bluegrass roughs, and native grasses throughout. Five sets of tees provide for the enjoyment of low handicappers, seniors, juniors and the average golfer. The course also boasts an outstanding practice facility including a driving range, putting green and chipping area.

Number of holes: 18
Par: 72
Yardage: 6,855
Rating: 74.2
Slope: 140
Fees (subject to change): Monday-Friday $20, Saturday-Sunday $27, Cart Rental $12
Tee times required, soft spikes, collared shirts.

Virginia National Golf Club

1400 Parker Lane, Bluemont, Virginia 20135
888-283-GOLF • www.VirginiaNational.com

Directions: Route 7 and the Shenandoah River Bridge 22 minutes east of Winchester and 22 minutes west of Leesburg.

Virginia National Golf Club was awarded 4.5 stars by Golf Digest. The course is, as its name implies, one of Virginia's premier golf layouts. "A MUST PLAY," says Washington Golf Monthly. This extraordinary course is set between the scenic Shenandoah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its three miles of unobstructed river vistas mark one side of the course, the tree-lines foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, complete with natural waterfalls and an abundance of wildlife, guard the other. Between these two masterpieces of nature lie 18 holes of golfing splendor.

Virginia National's pristine setting and golfing challenges are unforgettable. The hole that most golfers remember is the spectacular par-5 15th — with incredible views, a dramatic tee box literally carved out of the mountain, and the relaxing sounds of the natural waterfalls adjacent to its fairway.

Meticulously groomed bent grass fairways and "rolled" greens provide players with nearly 6,800 yards of the finest golfing conditions in the mid-Atlantic. Enjoy championship tees, undulating fairways that ebb and flow like the river they mirror, breathtaking views from 100-foot vertical mountainside tee boxes, and strategically placed greens.

Number of holes: 81
Par: 72
Yardage: 4,981-6,789
Rating: 68.3-73.3
Slope: 116-137
Course type: Open to the public
Fees: $35/$75
Practice facilities: All

The Woods Resort

5 Clubhouse Ridge, Hedgesville, West Virginia 25427
800-248-2222 • www.TheWoodsResort.com

Directions: From I-81, take Exit 16W (Route 9 West) toward Hedgesville and Berkeley Springs. Travel 10 miles. Turn Left onto Mountain Lake Road and travel 2.4 miles to the main resort entrance on the right. The golf course is an additional 1.5 miles farther on Mountain Lake Road.

Located in the northern Shenandoah Valley, The Woods Resort offers 36 holes of golf in the midst of a 2,000-acre Best in West Virginia resort community. Hailed by Washington Golf Monthly as “Fun & Fair” and awarded four stars by Golf Digest, The Woods is a favorite mid-Atlantic golf destination. The 18-hole Mountain View Course wanders around a wooded plateau between The Woods Pro Shop and the Third Hill Mountain, which dominates its views. Carved from a forest, Mountain View's fairways are framed by dogwood, maple, oak and pine. Couples, families, seniors and beginners will find that Stony Lick Mid-Length Course is fun for everyone, while being less intimidating than a championship course.

Number of holes: 36
Par: 72/62
Yardage: 6,600/3,600
Rating for men's tees: 70.9/60.2
Rating for women's tees: 70.4/62.3
Slope for men's tees: 121/102
Slope for women's tees: 114/111
Course type: Resort
Price: $39/$50
Practice facilities: All