Awards & Testimonials

Golf Course Honors

  • “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses,” Gold Course, Golf Digest (2009, 2007, 2005, 2003)
  • “Top 100 Resort Courses,” Gold Course, Golfweek (2007)
  • “Top 100 You Can Play,” Gold Course, Golf Magazine (2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996)
  • “State-by-State Public Access Courses – Virginia,” Gold Course, Golfweek (2007, 2005, 2003)
  • “Top Short Courses in America,” Spotswood Course, Golf Range Magazine (2007)
  • “America’s Top Golf Courses,” Zagat Survey®, Gold and Green Courses (2007, 2005, 2003)
  • “Middle Atlantic 100 Must-Play Courses,” Gold and Green Courses, Golfstyles Washington (2007)
  • “Best of the Best Design,” Gold Course one of Jones Sr.’s top six designs, Golf Digest (2004, 2000)
  • “Top 500 Golf Holes in the World: Golden Horseshoe Gold Course 16th, Golf Magazine (2004)
  • “Four and ½ Stars,” Gold Course, Best Places to Play, Golf Digest (2006)
  • “Four and ½ Stars,” Green Course, Best Places to Play, Golf Digest (2006)
  • “World’s Best” Readers Survey, Gold Course, Travel+Leisure Golf, (2003)
  • “Top 500 Golf Holes in the World,” Gold Course, 16th hole, Golf Magazine (2004)
  • “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary,” for commitment to environment (2007, 2005, 2003, 2001)
  • “Best Golf Teacher,” Del Snyder named one of the best golf teachers in Virginia, Golf Digest (2005)

Golf Resort Honors

  • “Platinum Places: The World’s Best Golf Destinations; Best Resorts for Family Foursomes,” Golf Odyssey: The Insider’s Guide to Sophisticated Golf Travel (2007 – 2008)
  • “Best of Southern Golf,” Southern Sports Journal’s inaugural list of favorite Southern courses (2008)
  • “Silver Medal Resort Award,” Golf Magazine (2008)
  • “Top 100 Golf Resorts in North America,” Condé Nast Traveler (2007)
  • “Gold Medal Resort Award,” Golf Magazine (2006, 2004, 1988-2000)
  • “75 Best Golf Resorts in America,” Golf Digest (2006, 2004, 2002)
  • “Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World,” Condé Nast Traveler (2006, 2003)
  • “Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World,” Golf Digest (Greater Williamsburg summary) (2000)
  • “Gold List World’s Best 700 Places to Stay,” Condé Nast Traveler, (2003-2005, 1995-2001)
  • “500 Greatest Hotels in the World,” The Williamsburg Inn, Travel + Leisure (2003)
  • “ACE Golf Meetings Award,” Successful Meetings (2001, 1999)
  • “Apex Award,” National Association of Golf Tournament Directors (1999)








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