Piankatank River Golf Club

Whole course looks good, greens were nice and quicker than I remember

I always enjoy playing Piankatank. This was the first time playing in the middle of the week and the pace of play was amazing. That isn’t always the case but I totally depends on what day you go! Once the course greens up a bit you’ll see it’s the most beautiful round of golf you can play anywhere within an hour of Williamsburg!

I generally enjoy this course on a regular basis. The two nines are vastly different. And the facility is really good. Today, I wish I had known about the seeding of the driving range tee ahead of time. And recent too dressing of the greens. And the crazy punching of the 18th fairway. I understand the need for that stuff. I would just like to know ahead of time.

About two months ago I gave this course the best rating I could give it five stars on everything and I noticed that they had a lake there that was full of big bluegill and bass! The next time I decided to drive an hour to play there, I brought my teenaged son because he loves to fish! We had an awesome time fishing between the two 9s. The next time, about a month ago the owner asked me if I had permission to fish there and I thought I had from a resident who lives in the neighborhood. Johnny explained to me that HE owned that property but he was understanding and agreed to allow us to fish there if I simply asked before I came. So I asked on the phone yesterday before I came to Piankatank today. I was told by Stephen that it was no problem for us to fish. I even ran into the owner when I got to the course and mentioned to him that I had spoken to Stephen the day before about my son and I fishing today and he again said he had no problem with it! So it was a big surprise for us to be approached by Golf Course staff after my son and I had been fishing for about 45 minutes, and told to get off the property!! Maybe Johnny is just spineless and didn't want to say he'd changed his mind, but this was dead wrong!!! I could care less about me, but when you ruin my kid's day, I've got a problem with that!!!

Except for the pace of play, this was a great experience!!

I enjoyed this course this time even more than the last time, which was my first time playing here.

Booked tee time for a bachelor party. Followed up to confirm tee time by phone. Received email confirmation of tee time. Arrived to be told they had no record of our tee time and we couldn't play. Day was saved by Golden Eagle in Irvington. Have a backup plan for Piankatank.

I really wish I had played this course a long time ago because I will be back over and over again! It is strange that the 2 nines are so different from each other but maybe that is part of why I enjoyed it so much! They definitely need to advertise more!

This course is fun, like a roller coaster! The front nine weaves through the woods, and the back nine rolls through old farm land. The twelfth and thirteenth holes roll alongside the beautiful Piankatank river, The course was in immaculate shape, and the rough was just deep enough to keep things interesting. John, the club pro/manager and the staff are wonderful. The course is about and hour from Williamsburg, and well worth the drive.