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Colonial Williamsburg Resorts has continued to create a memorable destination full of history, adventure, and world-class amenities. Our guests enjoy all the conveniences and amenities of a resort destination including tennis, golf, indoor and outdoor pools, nature trails, exquisite culinary, and historic tavern dining experiences all within walking distance to the Historic Area and Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.

Celebrating 75 years of golf, Colonial Williamsburg brings America’s history to life, The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club honors the classic traditions of the game—while still creating an entertaining challenge for today’s player.  Designed by the father-and-son team of Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Rees Jones, experience 45 legendary holes over three courses, surrounded by mature woodlands and free from neighboring real estate.

Favorite Recreation to the New World

January 1700

Virginia death inventories from Northampton and Norfolk counties list “goff clubs, golfe sticks, balls” as items included in estates. Quantities in one Norfolk County inventory are large enough to suggest the deceased was a golf equipment retailer. In addition, it is likely that Scottish and Irish immigrants to the colonies brought their favorite recreation to the New World.

First Williamsburg Inn Golf Course

June 1947

Design and construction began in 1945 on a nine-hole course at the Williamsburg Inn. Fred Findlay designed the course. The first tee was located approximately 15 yards from the present first tee of the Golden Horseshoe Gold Course.

Golden Horseshoe Golf Club

September 1963

The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club Opens.

A Course Record

September 1967

Touring golf professionals Jack Nicklaus and Mason Rudolph play an exhibition match against U.S. Amateur champion Marvin “Vinny” Giles and Sam Wallace Sr., the 1967 Virginia State Amateur champion. Nicklaus shot 67 and birdied three of the last four holes to beat Giles by one stroke. Giles’ 68 that day remained the amateur course record until October 2006, when Brigham Young University student Daniel Summerhays shot a 60 from the back tees on a par-70 layout for the Golfweek/PING Preview tournament.

Favorite Recreation to the New World

January 1700

Virginia death inventories from Northampton and Norfolk counties list “goff clubs, golfe sticks, balls” as items included in estates. Quantities in one Norfolk County inventory are large enough to suggest the deceased was a golf equipment retailer. In addition, it is likely that Scottish and Irish immigrants to the colonies brought their favorite recreation to the New World.

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Golden Horseshoe Golf Club

September 1963

The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club Opens.

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September
1947
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1947
June

First Williamsburg Inn Golf Course

June 1947

Design and construction began in 1945 on a nine-hole course at the Williamsburg Inn. Fred Findlay designed the course. The first tee was located approximately 15 yards from the present first tee of the Golden Horseshoe Gold Course.

1967
September

A Course Record

September 1967

Touring golf professionals Jack Nicklaus and Mason Rudolph play an exhibition match against U.S. Amateur champion Marvin “Vinny” Giles and Sam Wallace Sr., the 1967 Virginia State Amateur champion. Nicklaus shot 67 and birdied three of the last four holes to beat Giles by one stroke. Giles’ 68 that day remained the amateur course record until October 2006, when Brigham Young University student Daniel Summerhays shot a 60 from the back tees on a par-70 layout for the Golfweek/PING Preview tournament.

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