Kingsmill - The River Course

Our first visit to the Kingsmill River Course was a real treat. Pete Dye’s slight touches on this course highlight what makes this course a truly great experience. Located along the James River you’ll want to add this course to your wish list, if you haven’t already.

The River Course is a long-time PGA and LPGA competition site. While our experience wasn’t for a championship, it was nonetheless a good experience. Our favorite holes: Hole 2 - a challenging par 3 with large bunkers guarding the green short and right are especially in play; Hole 8 - a challenging par 4, dogleg right. The uphill approach to an elevated green will leave a lot of approaches short. Hole 10 - It’s just a great opening hole for the back nine! While the fairway is wide, the challenge with this hole is the cavernous drop off with water below, then rises back uphill about 120 yards out; Hole 15 - the only par 5 on the back at 473 yards, with a narrow fairway. But getting to the green you still have work!

You will certainly enjoy this experience on this historically celebrated course.

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