Golden Horseshoe Golf Club — Attraction in Williamsburg

Absolutely a wonderful pair of golf courses, and the par 3 track is underrated. The main clubhouse is right in the middle of town and you will here some cannon fire from Colonial Williamsburg every now and then on the Gold and Spotswood Courses. The clubhouse is on the small side but has been updated recently.

The Gold Course is the absolute gem, one of the best courses in Virginia. Tough off the tee but so much fun throughout. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and very recently renovated by Rees Jones. The par 3s really stand out, each one could easily be one of the best par 3s on any world class track, but I haven't experience a better set of par 3s in the world. My fifth favorite hole is the par 5 2nd. It can be a two shot hole, but water surrounds the green. And the view after you hit your drive is spectacular. Otherwise I think every hole is memorable and tough. It's definitely tight off the tee on the Gold Course. The renovation has really improved everything. I definitely understand some complaints, especially early in 2019 when the new turf had not settled and taken yet. But the greens and fairways were perfect and I played in late November. The course also drains pretty well too.

The Green Course is a little underrated in my opinion. I played here several years ago and really enjoyed it. Solid course all around in good condition and a great driving range. It's also not as busy as the Gold Course so it was easy for me to get around for a couple of loops. The Spotswood Course is a small, par 3 track that is tough at times but a lot of fun. Usually it's included in any stay and...

Last weekend, a dozen of our close golfers played both GOLD and GREEN course. In spite of rainy weather on Saturday, the GOLD course impressed us on par with its reputation for its course and the friendly and professional staff. Very very strong recommendation as a golf course to play.

Then, we played Saturday the GREEN course with high expectation, armed with the great experience the day before at the GOLD and sunny weather. The course itself was not as well maintained for the name of Golden Horseshoe. What a upsetting experience we had with the course marshall!! The man was very arrogant, rude, impolite, not welcoming at all. His name tag was showing Steven Snyder. Finally after a few distasteful encounters in earlier holes, he was arguing with my frineds on a par three. In that hole, two of us missed birdie putts an I missed my very short par putt due to the distraction and commotion. I would fire him right away if I were the club manager. He is bad business for the GRREN club and for the GOLD course as well in association. Who would want to go back or recommend, driving many hours, for such a terrible experience?? The only saving point of the club was that the rest of the staff was very appologetic and friendly in general. But that's like making a putt for...

Ranked high on Golf Digest's top public courses and for good reason. Facilities were immaculate with free range balls, perfect practice green, and a classy locker room and Proshop. The balance between challenge and fun at this course is appropriate. Frankly put, I am not the best at golf, but I was still able to get the ball close to the green within two or three shots every hole. The par 3's here are the real hallmark but the par 4's are fun with slight doglegs and shapes; however, a few of the par 4's feel like they're the same. The staff was fantastic! A bunch of old guys that could hype up the place for hours. Furthermore, the whole Colonial Williamsburg vibe was great, and the course incorporated it well. Only downside was that the holes are very close together so you have to be on alert at times as I had to yell Fore a few...