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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6659 yards
Slope 133
Rating 72.2

The Woods Course is an instant hit with all golfers. In a recent Zagat Survey, the Woods Course was named one of America's Top Golf Courses. The Woods Course is a 6,659-yard layout with an interesting mix of long and short holes, giving golfers the opportunity to use every club in their bag. A unique feature is the double green with a bunker in the center shared by the par-3 12th hole and the par-4 15th hole. The Woods Course is a delight to play, time after time.

Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tom Clark (1995) Curtis Strange (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.2
3 Reviews (3)
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Perfect weather
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The private side of Kingsmill

This private club is to Kingsmill what many backcountry areas are to their respective large ski resorts: secluded and open only to those in the know. Unless you have connections or happen buy the right member a drink and score an invite, you’re not likely to find your way onto this pleasant, pristinely-kept members-only retreat, but if you do, you’ll get to enjoy a nice variety of holes with some of the property’s most adventurous greens; the tilted boomerang at the end of the par-5 5th hole is a particular highlight.

After a flattish parkland meander on the front, things ramp up when golfers cross through a deep ravine on the way to the 11th tee to play a run of holes that heave up and down a bit more and offer some attractive views (the entire course benefits from being unencumbered by homes). For those with full access, it’s a nice middle-ground between the tough River Course and the more relaxed Plantation.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 143
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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Conditions Good
Layout Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 138
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Maryland Advisor
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Members Only...But If You Get A Chance to Play It, Do So

This is a members only course, but sometimes The Woods is put into rotation for resort guests when either The Plantation or The River (LPGA plays) is closed. We were fortunate, because this was the case. The course is a no-housing development course and plays really long. I have played it a bunch (prior to it becoming members only) and it's one of my favorites. Always in excellent condition, this time was no exception. Tee boxes, fairways, bunkers, and greens all excellent. The rough was thick and very penal. The front is definitely flatter than the back nine, which has a lot of elevation changes. It's a good challenge. If you get a chance to play it while staying at the resort, take advantage of it. It doesn't happen often.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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