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Ford's Colony Blackheath
The 6,621-yard, par 71 Blackheath Course is actually a combination of an existing nine holes, previously called the Ford's Colony Gold Course, and nine new holes, all of which were conceived by Dan Maples. New holes intersperse with existing holes on Blackheath to create a compelling and unique new 18. Maples also teamed with his father, Ellis Maples, in the design of the original 18 holes at Ford's Colony, which date back to the community's origins in 1985.
The Blackheath name celebrates both the birth of golf in England and the settlement of nearby Jamestown by three shiploads of intrepid English explorers, who first anchored off the shore of Jamestown Island in 1607. The settlement of Jamestown occurred within months of the formation of the first golf club in England in 1608. In that year, the sport was played over five holes across the grounds at Blackheath Common, located just outside of London. Today, the venerable 18-hole Royal Blackheath Golf Club is a testament to the centuries-old legacy of golf in the British Isles.
Featured Course or the Month
When choosing your next Virginia Golf Vacation make sure it includes a round on the world renowned River Course. Home to 22 PGA Tour events and current host of the LPGA tours Michelob ULTRA Open. Original architecht Pete Dye Returned to the River course in 2004 to oversee rennovations to the 30 year old River course. Come play where the pros play!
Northern Neck of Virginia Golf Vacation
Nestled along the beautiful waters of the Rappahanock River and Chesapeake Bay you will find the perfect mixture of small town charm and championship golf. This "Rivah" town is home to The Golden Eagle Golf Club located at the Tides Inn, King Carter Golf Club (named Golf Digest's best new course in 2006), The Tartan Golf Club, and The Piankatank River Golf Club. With accommodations at the Holiday Inn Express, when you make that 5 foot putt for eagle, tell your friends you may not be a pro, but you did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night!
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