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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
76.5%
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370 out of 412 reviews
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3.0
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Conditions
2.5
Value
3.5
Layout
2.5
Pace
3.0
Amenities
4.0
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4.0
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4.0
26 Reviews (26)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.3
76.9%
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20 out of 26 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 71
Length 6632 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.0
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Ford's Colony Country Club - Blue Heron
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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dan Maples (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "The Golf Academy at Ford's Colony Country Club"
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire is required. No blue jeans, cut-offs, tee shirts or tank tops.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.1
412 Reviews (412)
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Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course is a great layout,great features

First time playing this course,from tee to greens was in great shape,challenges different aspects of your game.all staff were very helpful.would recommend playing it when in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/16/2017:
Terrific! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your first time with us. We're pleased that you enjoyed our course conditions and the challenge of our layout. We're also glad that our staff left a great impression on you. We look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet and windy

This course has a great and unique layout can be very challenging.always enjoy playing and meeting new people.the course was wet,cart path only,but that's golf.I still recommend it to others.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/13/2017:
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge that our course presented. We're also pleased that you enjoy meeting new people at our course and we look forward to having you back more in the future!
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

We played the blue heron. It sounded like they have one 18 open to the public, two 18's for members only. And they rotate them. Ladies played red; men played white/red combo. (Several combos available). Had fun. Not too challenging, not too easy.

Very good conditions: tees, greens, fairways. Greens readable and broke true.

Nice golf carts. Very good cart paths.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/13/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions as well as the challenge of our layout. We're glad that you enjoyed our carts and cart paths. Can't wait to have you back again soon at Ford's Colony!
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overalll is a great course.

Played the Marsh course. Excellent condition and beautiful layout with plenty of challenges. Would like to see water offered on the course. Not for a first time golfer. Will be back to play this course in the future for sure. Thumbs up!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/11/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our Marsh course and that condition that it was in. We're also pleased that you enjoyed the challenge that our course presented. We can't wait to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not what it used to be.

I played Marsh Hawk in its early days when it was in pristine condition. The new greens are a positive upgrade however the fairways did not have the same definition that I remember from the past. Pace of play was good considering we played as a twosome in the late afternoon. Good value as we booked a Hot Deal with Golf Now.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/25/2017:
Thanks for your review! We're glad that you enjoyed our greens but we apologize our fairways were not as you expected them to be. We're glad that you were able to play at a good pace and that you found a good deal. We hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Very enjoyable

Had a good time. For a dry summer, course in quite good condition. Played in about 3 1/2 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/11/2017:
Great! We're glad that you enjoyed our course conditions and that you were able to play at a good pace. Hope to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Course to play

Most holes you can hit you driver unless you are a big hitter. Greens are in great shape. Fairways are firm so you get a little extra run on the ball. Beautiful course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/05/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions as well as our layout. We look forward to having you back again soon at Ford's Colony!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

This is a classy place

I am glad this Club is open for public play. There are 3 courses and the "public" play is rotated among the 3 courses with the other 2 reserved daily for members. I played the "Blackheath" course. There are several "rest" stops on the course that offer free ice, cups, water, and a soda vending machine. On a hot day it is very appreciated. The staff took care of my bag on arrival and the pro shop staff was great as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/27/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course and that our staff left a great impression on you. We look forward to having you back again soon at Ford's Colony!
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Surpringly Tough, yet Scenic

Our usual foursome played here on 9/25/17 after finding a great, discounted rate on Golfnow. The course was about an hour drive for us, but it's always nice riding to and around Williamsburg.

The course was in nice shape from tee to green, everything relatively lush after a reasonably warm summer. The conditions for our round weren't as comfortable with temps in the upper 80's and the humidity unusually high for late September. There are lots of places to get some beautiful photos around the course.

We played the Blackheath course, which I believe is the public course among the entire complex. There are 3 total courses available to play. There were plenty of water hazards to play around, but thanks to smart tee box placements they didn't really factor into our group. The course is also relatively flat and wide open. It surely isn't an overly difficult course if you play the appropriate tees, but that's what makes for an enjoyable round.

Every staff member, from the clubhouse to the starter, were very helpful and friendly. We were running a bit late and had to grab a biscuit from the onsite restaurant, it was kind of expensive ($6), but hot and tasty. There are several restrooms around the course, offering soda machines and water fountains with ice makers. They all came in handy for our hot round and were much appreciated.

Our only complaint was that if you didn't stay in the fairway it became a chore at times to find your golf ball in the rough, even if you saw where it landed. It's very thick and deep. But hey, you know what you have to do there. There were also some speed discrepancies between greens- some were lightning fast and others were really slow.

If this course was 20-30 minutes closer to Richmond we'd play it several times per season, but I also don't doubt we'll return again at some point. It's a fun and scenic course with lots to offer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/27/2017:
Great! We're glad that you and your group enjoyed your round at Ford's Colony. We're pleased that our staff was able to provide you with great customer service and that you enjoyed our course conditions. We appreciate your feedback on our rough and we hope to have you and your group back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Outing

The course is fair, challenging, and aesthetically beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/21/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge of our course as well as our views. Can't wait to have you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf in great shape

We liked the greens, the fairways,the layout. At the price we paid, it was a complete steal

Highly recommanded

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/19/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions as well as our layout. We can't wait to have you back again soon at Ford's Colony!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 09/18/2017:
Great! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course, Great value

Beautiful day to play golf. Staff was first rate and the Marsh Hawk course was in great shape. A fantastic experience!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/18/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our course conditions and that our staff left a great impression on you. Can't wait to have you back again soon at Ford's Colony!
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course,coule bave bien better

This course is fabulous, great layout, good condition of fairways. Good speed of plat.

Would have been extraordinary if thé greens would been putable. They were very bumpy

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 09/18/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed the challenge of our layout as well as our course conditions. We're also glad that you were able to play at a good pace. We look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was in great condition also greens and fairway outstanding!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/18/2017:
Awesome! We're pleased that you enjoyed your round with us at Ford's Colony. We hope to have you back again for your next round soon!
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/06/2017:
Outstanding! Come back soon!
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Golf Experience

Enjoyed the new greens. Not to difficult but challenging. Car path only rule because of recent rainfall was the only complaint.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/06/2017:
Wonderful! We're thrilled that you enjoyed our new greens as well as the challenge that our course presented. We look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 09/06/2017:
Fantastic! We're glad that our course conditions met your expectations. We hope to have you back again soon at Ford's Colony!
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Black Heath

Enjoyed this course! Challenging but fair. Beautiful layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/31/2017:
Outstanding! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the challenge that our course provided. We can't wait to have you back at Ford's Colony!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Dduck

most of course was in fine shape .

BUT greens were very will marked up with ball divets.

I would recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/31/2017:
Awesome! We're glad that you enjoyed our course, but we apologize that our greens did not fully meet your expectations. We strive to make sure our greens are well maintained. We appreciate your feedback and we hope to have you back soon!
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