The Club At Viniterra
About
Situated between Richmond and Williamsburg, the Club at Viniterra sprawls across abundantly wooded hills. There is no shortage of elevation changes on this Rees Jones and Greg Muirhead-designed golf course. There is a difference of as much as 70 feet from the tee to the green on most of the holes. When combined with the mature trees, the result is a tough layout that demands accuracy. Thankfully though, there are not many water hazards to contend with but there is strategically placed bunkering throughout. The golf course also provides a scenic round with working vineyards running alongside the lush fairways. In addition to being challenging, the Club at Viniterra prides itself on their environmentally sensitive practices. The golf course saves as much as 80 percent of the water used on traditional courses thanks to the use of a drought-resistant grass hybrid.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| Black | 72 | 7496 yards | 75.2 | 142 |
| Blue | 72 | 7087 yards | 73.1 | 137 |
| Green | 72 | 6698 yards | 69.8 | 129 |
| Green (W) | 72 | 6698 yards | 76.2 | 139 |
| White | 72 | 6117 yards | 71.4 | 133 |
| Gold | 72 | 5504 yards | 68.7 | 127 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5504 yards | 74.9 | 136 |
| Burgundy (W) | 72 | 5122 yards | 71.1 | 128 |
| Pink (W) | 72 | 4625 yards | 67.9 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 76.2/142 | 570 | 506 | 429 | 560 | 455 | 202 | 440 | 188 | 438 | 3788 | 444 | 427 | 206 | 472 | 428 | 612 | 163 | 400 | 573 | 3725 | 7513 |
| Blue M: 74.7/139 | 551 | 489 | 411 | 543 | 436 | 190 | 395 | 170 | 421 | 3606 | 418 | 413 | 188 | 456 | 414 | 598 | 148 | 381 | 547 | 3563 | 7169 |
| Green M: 72.8/135 | 527 | 463 | 389 | 483 | 420 | 183 | 381 | 146 | 404 | 3396 | 384 | 400 | 175 | 438 | 373 | 572 | 141 | 364 | 526 | 3373 | 6769 |
| White M: 70.4/132 W: 76.1/138 | 507 | 428 | 309 | 467 | 405 | 172 | 337 | 126 | 373 | 3124 | 382 | 326 | 137 | 417 | 354 | 559 | 134 | 340 | 504 | 3153 | 6277 |
| White/Gold M: 68.3/126 W: 73.7/131 | 507 | 377 | 309 | 467 | 294 | 106 | 337 | 126 | 373 | 2896 | 339 | 326 | 137 | 329 | 354 | 488 | 134 | 340 | 504 | 2951 | 5847 |
| Gold M: 66.8/122 W: 72.1/126 | 477 | 377 | 309 | 444 | 294 | 106 | 322 | 112 | 261 | 2702 | 339 | 308 | 124 | 329 | 305 | 488 | 112 | 340 | 472 | 2817 | 5519 |
| Burgundy M: 64.9/119 W: 70.0/123 | 439 | 377 | 293 | 406 | 294 | 81 | 227 | 72 | 255 | 2444 | 339 | 291 | 114 | 329 | 305 | 475 | 84 | 322 | 432 | 2691 | 5135 |
| Pink/Burgundy W: 66.6/112 | 380 | 254 | 293 | 284 | 294 | 81 | 227 | 72 | 255 | 2140 | 226 | 291 | 114 | 260 | 305 | 395 | 84 | 322 | 392 | 2389 | 4529 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 |
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Photo submitted by charles8659867 on 05/22/2025
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Photo submitted by u7095355 on 03/15/2023
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Photo submitted by u9335849 on 11/01/2022
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Photo submitted by u9335849 on 11/01/2022
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Photo submitted by djgetnice on 03/19/2022
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Photo submitted by jdillon223 on 03/19/2022
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10 Tee Photo submitted by u628144743 on 10/16/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/17/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/17/2020
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/17/2020
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my son CJ on the 18th fairway Photo submitted by jimijames on 04/22/2020
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The tee shot on the ninth. Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 05/15/2019
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The par-3 sixth. Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 05/15/2019
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The par-5 15th Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 05/15/2019
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The new clubhouse Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 05/15/2019
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Photo submitted by sixeagles on 12/08/2018
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Photo submitted by sixeagles on 12/08/2018
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 04/11/2018
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 04/11/2018
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/28/2017
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Photo submitted by Back9Ben on 07/28/2017
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The Club at Viniterra-Hole No 3 - Par 3- 175 yards Photo submitted by erikandgard on 05/09/2013
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The Club at Viniterra-Hole No 7 - Par 3- 136 yards Photo submitted by erikandgard on 05/09/2013
Fabulous course a MUST play
Great Reese Jones layout. Fabulous conditions pace of play was terrific and top notch layout. Super driving range and practice facility.
If you are looking for a terrific golf course at a reasonable price with greens that roll like silk - you found that here! A very modest pro shop and no big dining room but everything else is there including a beverage cart that made 4 rounds. A must play!
One of the Best Rees Jones Designs Out There
From the proper tees, the course is not extremely difficult. The difficulty comes in the length. But the fairways are generous and well maintained. They're building a new clubhouse currently, so that should help with "atmosphere" however you define that; doesn't effect my review one way or the other. Good variety in the holes, very good conditions, very scenic. Top quality and certainly recommended.
How Slow Can You Go
I have played Viniterra 4 times. Lovely golf course in very good condition. Pace of play today was absurd.
Front nine took two hours 45 minutes to play. When I made the turn, there were- counting my group - five foursomes on the tenth hole
One group near the green, one group in the fairway, one group on the tee box, and two foursomes standing by.
Pro Shop was notified, but never saw anyone come out to move folks along. After 4 hours on the course and only completing 13 holes, decided that I had enough for the day.
The pace of play for my previous round at Viniterra, on a Thursday, was not as slow, but still took 5 hours. Again, a nice course, but pace of play is not what one might expect on such a quality course.
Worsened Conditions Lessen This Great Value
*This is an updated review. For more thoughts on this course, see my full review from 5/28/17*
It’s been a few months since I last played here and granted it’s been an exceedingly rainy few months, but the conditions at Viniterra aren’t as good as they were before. Even a month after aerification, the greens aren’t as smooth as before and even the fairways look beat up.
It’s not terrible but it does make this course less of a value than it typically is. Hopefully the conditions improve again before winter sets in.
Everything else remains the same with good practice facilities, a great Rees Jones design, and when it’s not crowded...a nice sense of solitude from the spread-out layout.
I still recommend this course as one of the better ones in the greater Richmond area, especially for the price.
Advanced Players Course
The course is picturesque but extremely hilly and challenging for the beginner to intermediate golfer. Too many hills and sand traps. Also, very confusing around the parking lot, check in and finding way to first tee. It needs more directional signs. The distance between holes is long and definitely not a course that can be walked. The price was much too high. The only positive attributes about this course are the great, friendly staff and decent sandwiches. I will not be back.
Wow! What an Improvement!
I heard the course was in rough condition in May, but it has come back! The course was in excellent shape from tee to green. The fairways were in superb condition, as were the greens...and very fast. The fairways are generally wide, but you still have to evaluate if mounding or slope will make your ball take a bounce. The course is a challenge, because you have to look at each hole and strategically position your shots. If you just grip-it-and-rip-it, you're going to get in trouble pretty fast. There are lots of trees, extreme rough, and slopes that fall away from the fairways and landing areas. The greens are generally large, but there are some subtle (and not-so-subtle) undulations. Bunkers had nice sand, but there are bunkers and bunker complexes strategically placed. There are some holes with blinds shots (i.e., #18). Better look before you pull the trigger on your shot (not just the tee shot). They don't have much in the way of amenities, but they are currently building a clubhouse, which will be great once it's completed...can't wait. A great course and one worth playing. We had a $39 rate with the Tee Time Book...worth every penny, and more!
Too long.
Nice course but after playing a 6 hour round on Saturday and 5 hour round on Sunday, I’m not sure we will go back.
Gps doesn't work.No yard mark.
They offered 17 dollars. We don't asked.
They treat customers like a begger.
Airation special running.
Proshop guy act like a King.
Play golf the way it was designed with feel and lay off the electronic stuff to rely on.
Beautiful Course
I have played a lot of courses in the area and this is by far one of the best. The greens are in great conditions and so are the tee boxes and fairways. The only draw back is that it is easy to lose balls if you hook or slice into the tree line on most holes. The staff is friendly and helpful. I look forward to playing here again soon.
Awesome round!
Got in this round before a tournament the following Friday at this course. I love how spread out the course is and every hole is so different. Greens were perfect and couldn't ask for much more! Can't wait for the new club house to be built.
Great Layout, In Good Condition
Visiting town from Ohio i have been playing a few different courses this weekend. This course was a phenomenal layout, above average conditions. I have heard from the local that some courses were beat up from the recent winter and rains but this course was in above average condition. Played from the blues which was about 7000 by the scorecard. Not much roll In the fairways but i ended up shooting 79. Greens were very receptive and overall in good shape, rolled very true. Overall a great course. Would absolutely play it again. Great value with the online tee time. As a couple other reviews said the clubhouse is being built so not many amenities in the clubhouse but that’s not what i go for. Overall great course, no complaints.
Challenging course in excellent condition
Only got to play the front 9 as storms moved in. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens were in excellent condition. Great price for what you get.
Beautiful course!
Regularly serviced, clean portajohns; clean, cold water in the coolers. Fairways, greens, and tee boxes all gorgeous! Staff friendly and helpful.
Can’t wait to play here again!
Ventira
The weather was great, pro shop was very helpful, The coarse was in excellent condition, couldn't ask for a better public coarse. Would play there again.
A solid (4) stars
Played Vinterra today for $38/pp. They are in the process of building their new clubhouse so check-in and off course amenities were below average . The layout of the course and its condition are great. Minimal burnout and greens were in excellent shape. Definitely recommend playing the course.
Thank you for playing Viniterra. We hope to see you soon. We also wanted you to know we do carry made to order food. Most of our sandwiches are Boar's Head products. Again, thank you for your support of Viniterra
You can't give a course a low review because it has too many hills and bunkers. It is not a course for a beginning or high handicap player but that said the fairways are big enough to give options to stay away from the problem areas on the course. It's called course management.