Ford’s Colony – Blackheath, Blue Heron & Marsh Hawk Courses

Ford’s Colony Country Club has three Dan Maples designed courses to enjoy – Blackheath, Blue Heron and Marsh Hawk. Each course has it’s uniqueness and it’s challenges. Virginia Golf Course Reviews recently stopped in for a visit and re-discovered the beauty of these three courses. Management of the golf course has recently been turned over to Up to Par Management. They have quickly stepped in, keeping the members and staff abreast of the proposed adjustments and improvements they intend to make. We think their on the right track.

Blackheath, a par 71, opened in 1999 and is likely the most beautiful, playing at 6,632 from the tips. Water is a major feature on this course, showing up on 13 holes. Our favorite hole: No 18 – a par 4 that crosses water twice before getting to the island green! Par is a great score on this hole.

Blue Heron, a par 72, is the longest of the three Ford’s Colony Courses at 6,954 yards. It features challenging par 3s and tantilizingly fun par 5s. Likely one of our favorites. Hole favorite – No 4, and the Number 1 handicap on this course. A challenging par 5 with water coming into play on the 2nd shot.

Marsh Hawk, another par 72, at 6,650 yards. Marsh Hawk is technically a members only club. The narrow fairways, well-placed bunkers challenging layout make this desirable outing. Favorite hole: No 13 – a shorter dogleg right with some risk-reward benefit for the long hitters. Water, bunkers and trees all come into play for the daring soul.

When you play Ford’s Colony tell them Virginia Golf Course Reviews sent you!