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4.2
236 Reviews (236)
5 Stars
116
4 Stars
87
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
88.7%
Recommend this course
212 out of 236 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
64.3%
Recommend this course
9 out of 14 reviews
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3.8
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.1%
Recommend this course
23 out of 28 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7120 yards
Slope 142
Rating 75.1
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Green Course at The Golden Horseshoe
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1991) Greg Muirhead (1991)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.2
236 Reviews (236)

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Played On
Reviews 1092
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great Hilly Layout

Love

Th hilly terrain and fun layout. Course was quite wet after heavy rain, but I was just happy they allowed us to play. Our group enjoyed this course more than the Gold.

Must play if in the Williamsburg / Virginia Beach area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 161
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Maryland Advisor
Top 100 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Cloudy & Misting, But Playable

It was cloudy, cool and misting the entire round, but it was not cart path only, and the course was not terribly wet. I have read some of the reviews that indicated the course was in bad shape. I play this course a lot when I'm in Williamsburg and I just don't see that. Yes, there are some browning of the grass between tee boxes and fairways and on some of the mounding, but other courses have similar. July and early August were terribly hot in Williamsburg, so the local courses took a beating. The fairways at The Green were in good shape, as were the tee boxes and most of the bunkers (although a couple had small pools of standing water). The greens are bent grass, so clearly the course has been watering them and they are a tad soft. And, players have not fixed ball marks (that's on players), but I didn't see any of the fungus described--only the unrepaired pitch marks. All in all, the course is in good condition. Finally, the staff at The Green is superb! From the cart person to the starter to the Pro Shop personnel, everyone is welcoming and engaging. I've never--in the 20+ years I've played the Golden Horseshoe (both courses)--ever experience rude or unfriendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course and nice staff

Very nice course especially for the money. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs some MAJOR TLC

Where to start…. The layout of the course is wonderful. Challenging approach shots and bunkers that will drive you crazy. Very fun to play… but only when the conditions are perfect. The greens resembled the Martian surface. Mold has plagued the greens and members have failed to repair pitch marks rendering any putt outside of 10 feet susceptible to craters. Then there are the tee boxes…or the lack their of…

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

No maintenance

The layout was nice but the upkeep of the green and fairways was terrible. The greens had grass on about 90% of the green. The fairways had many bare spots. The tees were fine. Next time I'm here I will only play their premium Gold Course which was in excellent condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/24/2025

Yeah and you’ll pay triple!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Don't give these people your money!!

The Proshop employee definitely didn't like the fact that we are of a different ethnicity. We have played golf all over the world and have never been treated this way. I guess going to Coloinal Williamsburg is truly like stepping back in time. Don't waste your time and money dealing with this kind of individual. The greeters and golf cart attendants were great. But until they change the people that actually take your money to play.... Stay clear... ..

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Cool layout

Loved the challenge. Greens and fairways were real nice. A few tee boxes could use a little work

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 87
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Some kind of fun

Very friendly staff. Course in good shape for this time of year. Recent rain so cart path only and traps unplayable for now. Greens roll true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 87
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 87
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Green was a nice course that I was able to enjoy while on a vacation trip.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

5 1/2 hour round of golf- frustrating

A 5 plus hour round of golf is frustrating. Waiting for 5 plus minutes and many times10 minutes on every hole takes all the fun out of a round of golf. We never saw a ranger the entire round.

The course is great. The staff friendly and helpful

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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