Spotswood Country Club
Spotswood Country Club is a premier course in the Shenandoah Valley. Established in 1926 and designed by Fred Finley and Edmond Ault, the course retains much of its original design. About three miles from downtown, today its within city limits and retail centers are next door. However, with large evergreens, apple and oak trees throughout the course, it still feels as if you’re “out in the country”.
Hole 16 is the signature hole. It may be the longest par three in the Shenandoah Valley with the back tees stretching as much as 235 yards for this challenging and elevated green. A deep bunker to the right guards the green, and the grass ‘bunker’ to the left catches most misses toward the 9th green.
The Blue Ridge, Allegheny and Massanutten Mountain ranges provide a nice backdrop for numerous holes throughout the course. There are 4 sets of tees and also a combination of white/red tees to provide a fifth set of tees. With youth tees, this is a family friendly course.
One of our favorite holes: Hole 18 – A great finishing Par 5 – straightaway from the tee. The approach to the green is slightly uphill to a narrow opening over a deep right front bunker.
Though private, the course is accessible through the VSGA VIP card – mostly winter – but there are other ways to get on with members or friends. Just tell them Virginia Golf Course Reviews sent you!
