W&M alumnus here and have spent lots of time in the Burg.

Golden Horsehose Gold is very good, right in the middle of Colonial Williamsburg and featuring a terrific set of par threes. The course record, just four under par, was set on opening day by Jack Nicklaus. That stood until 2006 (when Boyd Summerhays shot 60 in a college event). A classic course that plays harder than it looks.

Green course isn't nearly as good. Rees Jones, lots of mounding, longer but easier than the Gold, but not in the same league architecturally.

Williamsburg National is on a flatter piece of property but features 36 holes if you want to pack in a full day. Stays busy.

Royal New Kent is a Mike Strantz masterpiece (his second solo design). It's big, bold, and fun. The fishhook par five is a real highlight.

Stonehouse opened one year after Royal New Kent and has been through several ownership changes. It's back, though, and I really like it. Several blind shots but super fun green complexes and another chance to play a Strantz original.

If time allows, grab a sandwich at the Cheese Shop on DOG Street and go eat in the Sunken Gardens behind the Wren Building.

Hope this helps,

WW

Thanks Wade greatly appreciated!

I live in central VA. Golden Horseshoe Gold course is excellent. Royal New Kent has gone downhill in last few years in my opinion and seems to never in good shape when I play there. I would swap out Royal New Kent for The Club at Viniterra as they are very close to each other, but Viniterra is always in great shape and also a difficult but fun layout.

If you are up for the drive into Richmond I would also check out Independence Golf Club. While pricey it is always in excellent shape.