Virginia Golf Guide - Virginia Golf Guide 2026
Southwest Virginia
2025-12-16 11:51:43
In Southwest Virginia, courses wind through the Appalachian foothills, offering challenging terrain and unspoiled wilderness views for adventurous golfers. As the birthplace of country music, the region pairs sweeping views with rich cultural and historical experiences.
(1) Auburn Hills Golf Club, Riner
auburnhillsgc.com
540-381-4995 • Semi-Private
Golfer’s Choice “Top 25 Courses for Value.” Tees 4,807 to 6,534 yards.
(2) Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course - The Hill, Blacksburg
golfthehill.com
540-443-1131 • Public
A 54-acre, par-35 course open year-round, with scenic views.
(3) Blue Ridge Country Club, Galax
blueridgegolf.net
276-236-5637 • Semi-Private
The 18-hole layout plays 6,164 yards from the longest tees.
(4) Castle Rock Golf & Recreation, Pembroke
castlerockgolf.club
540-626-7276 • Public
An 18-hole par-71 with over 6,096 yards and views of Blue Ridge Mountains.
(5) Cedar Hill Country Club, Jonesville
facebook.com/cedarhillcc
276-346-1535 • Public
Has 18 holes, 6,266 yards, par 71. Well-maintained, challenging, and a great value.
(6) Clear Creek Golf Club, Bristol
clearcreekgolfclub.net
276-466-4833 • Public
One of the Tri-Cities’ finest public courses, with pristine fairways and smooth greens.
(7) Draper Valley Golf Club, Draper
drapervalleygolf.com
866-980-4653 • Public
This 18-hole championship course sits on 205 acres.
(8) Fincastle on the Mountain Country Club, Bluefield
fincastlebluefieldva.com
276-322-4342 • Public
The Dick Wilson-designed course offers opportunities for players of all skill level.
(9) Galax Municipal Golf Course, Galax
galaxparks-rec.com
276-236-2641 • Public
Nine holes over 3,015 yards with a par of 36.
(10) Gordon Trent Golf Club, Stuart
gordontrent.com
276-694-3805 • Public
Its 18 holes incorporate lakes, creeks, hills, and Bentgrass putting surfaces.
(11) Highland Course at Primland Resort, Meadows of Dan
aubergeresorts.com/primland
866-328-0310 • Resort
This 18-hole Donald Steel course is one of Golfweek’s
“Best Courses to Play.”
(12) Holston Hills Golf Course, Marion
holstonhillsgolf.com
276-783-7484 • Public
This 18-hole championship course features scenic views.
(13) Lonesome Pine Country Club, Big Stone Gap
lonesomepinecc.com
276-523-0739 • Semi-Private
Surrounded by countryside; 18 holes, par 71, open to the public Mon.-Fri.
(14) Olde Mill Golf Resort, Laurel Fork
oldemill.net
800-753-5005 • Resort
Ellis Maples-designed and known
as one of the best mountain courses in the eastern U.S.
(15) Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech, Radford
petedyerivercourse.com
540-633-6732 • Semi-Private
No. 5 “Best Courses to Play in Virginia” by Golfweek.
(16) Saltville Golf Course, Saltville
saltville.org/golf-course
276-496-0211 • Public
The nine-hole, par-35 course features 2,802 yards of golf from the longest tees.
(17) Scott County Park & Golf Course, Gate City
park.scottcountyva.com
276-452-4168 • Municipal
One of the most challenging and scenic golf courses in the region.
(18) Skyland Lakes Golf Club, Fancy Gap
skylandlakesgolfclub.com
276-728-4923 • Public
An 18-hole course between mile markers 202 and 203 off Blue Ridge Parkway.
(19) Thorn Spring Golf Course, Pulaski
thornspringgolfcourse.com
540-980-5851 • Semi-Private
From the back tees, this par-72 course plays to 6,431 yards.
(20) Virginia Tech Golf Course, Blacksburg
recsports.vt.edu/sports/golf
540-231-6435 • Public
Play 18 holes over 6,516 yards with a par of 72.
(21) Willowbrook Country Club, Breaks
facebook.com/playwillowbrook
276-531-8542 • Semi-Private
Join the best-kept secret in the region and take on this challenging course.
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