Ford's Colony Country Club - Marsh Hawk Course
About
The traditional tree-lined fairways undulating greens and the best finishing holes around create a complete journey through the property. A par 72 measuring 6650 yards from the back tees Marsh Hawks greatest defense are narrow fairways and strategically placed bunkers. The real beauty of this golf course lies within the contour of the holes around natural lakes and elevation changes that can delude your depth perception.
Marsh Hawk has played host to the 1998 and 1999 Virginia State Opens Monday qualifying for the 2005 2006 and 2007 Nationwide Tours Henrico County Open and the Monday qualifier for the PGA Tours Michelob Championship for 12 years straight.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Black | 72 | 6650 yards | 72.2 | 132 |
Black/Blue | 72 | 6370 yards | 71.0 | 128 |
Blue (W) | 72 | 6102 yards | 75.5 | 138 |
Blue | 72 | 6102 yards | 69.7 | 125 |
Blue/White | 72 | 5760 yards | 68.1 | 122 |
Blue/White (W) | 72 | 5760 yards | 74.0 | 134 |
White | 72 | 5579 yards | 67.5 | 119 |
White (W) | 72 | 5342 yards | 71.7 | 128 |
White/Red | 72 | 5070 yards | 65.2 | 114 |
White/Red (W) | 72 | 4887 yards | 69.3 | 124 |
Red | 72 | 4823 yards | 64.6 | 111 |
Red (W) | 72 | 4640 yards | 67.8 | 120 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Black M: 72.5/135 | 372 | 419 | 535 | 400 | 180 | 502 | 418 | 194 | 406 | 3426 | 351 | 567 | 393 | 310 | 320 | 174 | 444 | 153 | 512 | 3224 | 6650 |
Black/Blue M: 70.9/134 | 350 | 379 | 535 | 366 | 180 | 502 | 383 | 160 | 406 | 3261 | 351 | 545 | 361 | 310 | 320 | 174 | 412 | 153 | 483 | 3109 | 6370 |
Blue M: 69.9/127 W: 75.2/132 | 350 | 379 | 494 | 366 | 143 | 469 | 383 | 160 | 382 | 3126 | 327 | 545 | 361 | 270 | 295 | 158 | 412 | 125 | 483 | 2976 | 6102 |
Blue/White M: 68.1/124 W: 73.3/127 | 350 | 331 | 459 | 346 | 143 | 469 | 348 | 160 | 323 | 2929 | 327 | 507 | 340 | 270 | 295 | 158 | 371 | 125 | 438 | 2831 | 5760 |
White M: 67.2/122 W: 72.3/126 | 334 | 331 | 459 | 346 | 126 | 417 | 348 | 130 | 323 | 2814 | 294 | 507 | 340 | 263 | 290 | 145 | 371 | 117 | 438 | 2765 | 5579 |
White/Green M: 64.9/116 W: 68.7/118 | 334 | 280 | 376 | 256 | 94 | 417 | 283 | 130 | 323 | 2493 | 258 | 453 | 302 | 263 | 290 | 145 | 371 | 117 | 378 | 2577 | 5070 |
Green M: 63.4/115 W: 67.1/116 | 283 | 280 | 376 | 256 | 94 | 401 | 283 | 111 | 323 | 2407 | 258 | 270 | 302 | 207 | 242 | 125 | 358 | 93 | 378 | 2233 | 4640 |
Green/Yellow M: 61.7/111 W: 64.7/111 | 283 | 226 | 376 | 256 | 90 | 348 | 239 | 90 | 323 | 2231 | 177 | 270 | 232 | 207 | 242 | 125 | 254 | 93 | 378 | 1978 | 4209 |
Yellow M: 60.4/109 W: 62.3/106 | 225 | 226 | 301 | 200 | 90 | 348 | 239 | 91 | 245 | 1965 | 177 | 270 | 232 | 145 | 210 | 125 | 254 | 70 | 335 | 1818 | 3783 |
Yellow/Orange M: 59.3/107 W: 60.7/102 | 225 | 184 | 301 | 200 | 65 | 290 | 239 | 91 | 195 | 1790 | 135 | 270 | 232 | 145 | 210 | 123 | 200 | 70 | 300 | 1685 | 3475 |
Orange M: 57.6/104 W: 58.6/99 | 175 | 184 | 235 | 170 | 65 | 290 | 198 | 91 | 195 | 1603 | 135 | 211 | 190 | 145 | 190 | 123 | 200 | 70 | 300 | 1564 | 3167 |
Handicap | 9 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 7 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 |
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Photo submitted by Speedblade54 on 05/24/2021
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Photo submitted by Speedblade54 on 05/24/2021
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Photo submitted by Speedblade54 on 05/24/2021
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Photo submitted by Speedblade54 on 05/24/2021
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Photo submitted by Speedblade54 on 05/24/2021
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Photo submitted by Speedblade54 on 05/24/2021
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Photo submitted by u000006353917 on 05/02/2021
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Beautiful #17 Photo submitted by u000002238880 on 06/27/2020
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Par 3, #3 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 07/18/2018
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Par 4, #10 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 07/18/2018
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Par 3, #12 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 07/18/2018
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Par 4, #16 Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 07/18/2018
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Par 4, #18 from the tee Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 07/18/2018
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#18 green with American Flag finish Photo submitted by Bombtech6316 on 07/18/2018
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Photo submitted by GHuber515 on 08/12/2017
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18th Tee Photo submitted by CharlieinPA on 02/27/2017
Fun course
Played 18 on the blue heron it was pretty good but not as nice as the back nine of Marsh hawk
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Bonus weather day in December
The Average ratings are only due to dormant winter grass in December, it was fortunate to have a sunny 75 degree day in December! Jackpot baby
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ok, but much better in the spring and summer!
I don't understand why they took the Tee Box markers off the course, but it was kind of annoying trying to figure out where I was supposed to tee off from! Also, a lot of the yardage markers were missing the actual yardage and that was frustrating because my phone died using the golf GPS system. Plus, this is an older course so the golf carts don't have charging portals. I guess compared to the last time we played there things have definitely gone downhill!
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Challenging
After overnight rain the course had standing water on the fairways. Still very playable..... hands down the best greens around, rolling fast and true. Cant wait to play here again.
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Beautiful Day
A nice day in November at Ford’s Colony Blackheath. Bermuda grass is going dormant but everything is in great shape. The maintenance staff is doing a great job keeping the fall leaves out of the fairways! Thanks Ford’s Colony for offering great value to your GolfNow customers! My friends and I will be back soon.
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Blue Heron Review
Of the three courses at Ford's Colony, Blue Heron is the most scenic. I like the use of water on many holes. The course is in winter condition but greens are still running quick. The only criticism I will raise is some bunkers need drainage work. Fairways, rough and tee boxes look good,
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Interesting course
This was a beautiful, interesting course. The variety of holes kept play challenging. The service and ambience of the club was very good.
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Marsh Hawk review
Our tee time was set for Marsh Hawk, not...Black Heath...
Therefore, my rating is specific to Marsh Hawk. Cart paths should be better marked to be able to follow the course in correct sequence. That is our only recommendation. Great day!
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Dont bother trying to grab something at the turn!
We play Fords Colony a lot because we are Marriott owners. Generally I would give F.C 4 stars but not on the day we played. Course condition has always been great, Bag drop staff, great! We made the mistake of trying to get a hot dog and a beer at the turn. We walked in saw plenty of staff but we were completely ignored. After 10 minutes someone that looked like a manger waited on us. So now 15 minutes. Luckily the gents behind us had the same idea, we warned them. Two holes later the ranger chastised us and threatened we needed to pick up. We explained about the turn but he didn't care. Then proceeded to follow us for the next 3 holes. Totally ruined our day! Oh, be warned, F.C. adds their gratuity on everything you buy, even a hot dog.
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Awesome courses
Played both the black Marsh and blue heron courses. Like the blàck better with more interesting course management choices. Great shape and friendly staff. Only suggestion would be more signage to navigate course.
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Very challenging
Course is always in great shape and the greens are very challenging to putt. Recommend to anyone or group to play.
Course has two more eighteen holes courses available to play which makes great if you want to set up a weekend with friends.
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Peaceful Round
Bag drop was easy and the carts were out and ready to go. The check in was simple and quick, I received a code for range balls and the range was in good shape, with plenty of tee boxes to hit from. The practice putting greens were in fantastic shape. The course is in great condition, the fairways were trimmed down very well, the bunkers were all raked and looking good(thank goodness I only had to play out of 1. The greens are in perfect condition and the balls were fast!! There were a few restrooms located on the course, and there were ice machines with cold water at each rest stop!! Overall, one of the best rounds I have paid for!!
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Forward Tees well placed
Really enjoyed the Black Heath course, especially playing from the forward tees. The yardage advantage allowed for a competitive game but not overwhelming. Perfect for seniors who have lost some distance from their game.
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Need Ranger, and bev. Cart
Great course, however, front nine took close to three hours. Good thing the group in front quit after nine or we would not be in before dark. No ranger on course! Beverage cart passed us on way to first tee, not to be seen again. Disappointing for a course as good as Ford's Colony.
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High quality club
They provided super service: help load and unload bags for free, even clean the clubs when returning the cart.
The play pace is controlled well from the starter, no felling of being packed.
I was only surprised they do not give free balls for practice at such rate.
The day was sunny but course was wet due to the rain two days ago. The rule for the day is cart path only. Walking is difficult at the long yardage. Except that everything is perfect.
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Great Course
Course was in great shape. Greens are fast a run true. Overall layout will be challenging for all levels of golfer's.
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Great round of golf!
Played the Blackheath Course & could not ask for a better experience. From the bag drop, front desk & starter, everyone was friendly and helpful. Pace of play was the best all week. Excellent course conditions. Will certainly make a return visit.
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Great course, pace of play a little slow
This was a return visit to Fords Colony. Always a warm welcome, very helpful staff. 5 hr round, could have been faster, but otherwise an enjoyable day. Will certainly return.
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