Best Golf Hotels in Virginia

The Crossings Golf Club at the Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center sits on historic Civil War battlefields. Designed by Joe Lee, the 18-hole championship course is one of Virginia’s best public golf courses, with rolling fairways bordered by dense forests. Qualifying events for the U.S. Publinks Championship and Nike Tour have been held at the Crossings, and the hotel’s event staff can organize corporate golf outings and tournaments for up to 144 guests.

Named the No. 45 golf course on Golfweek's "Best 100 Resort Courses, 2017" list, Full Cry at Keswick Hall & Golf Club was designed by Pete Dye. The name pays homage to the course's setting in the heart of Virginia foxhunting country. The scenic 18-hole course is walkable and all but one of the greens have open fronts. The golf club offers a pro shop, a practice range, caddy service and a grill.

This resort houses three golf courses: the 18-hole par-72 Robert Trent Jones Jr. Course, the 18-hole Greg Norman Course and the 9-hole Sharkbite Course, where junior golfers can practice their game or try out foot golf. The 45,000-square-foot clubhouse boasts a restaurant, a bar, locker room facilities with a Jacuzzi and steam sauna, a 4,200-square-foot ballroom, an outdoor dining terrace and a pro shop.

The resort's par-3, 9-hole golf course is complimentary for guests to use. An 18-hole course at the property's Golden Eagle Golf Club is also available nearby. The latter facility offers lessons and clinics, as well as a juniors golf camp.

Wintergreen Resort has 45 holes of championship golf on two courses – Devils Knob Golf Course and Stoney Creek Golf Course. Devils Knob sits at an elevation of 3,850 feet, making it the highest course in Virginia, and offers views of the Shenandoah and Rockfish valleys. Stoney Creek is the resort's 27-hole course that is open year-round. There is also the Wintergreen Golf Academy, where guests can perfect their game.

This resort has two 18-hole, par-70 golf courses: the Cascades Course and the Old Course. Both courses have short-game practice facilities and offer golf instruction. The Old Course, finished in 1892, is considered the country's oldest first tee in continuous use.

Recent guests adore Boar's Head's charming setting and hospitable staff. But when it comes to the property itself, they offer a few words of advice. One, if you want the best room available, inquire about the handful of lake view rooms in the Main Inn. (There are six buildings with rooms, the largest of which is the Ednam Hall structure.) Two, to secure one of those lake view rooms, you should book several weeks or months in advance. These desirable guest rooms – all of which were renovated in 2011 – feature luxurious amenities, such as antique furnishings, minifridges, high-end bath products and plush bedding. And three, despite the resort's 2011 renovation, expect to find some areas of the property grounds that could use a facelift. What did impress guests, though, is Boar's Head's plethora of on-site activities, including a fitness club and three swimming pools. After swimming a few laps, indulge in a five-course meal at The Old Mill Room, or for more casual fare, head to Racquets Restaurant. Two additional eateries, the Firefly Bar and Grill and the golf course's Birdwood Grill, are also available for food. You'll find Boar's Head located about 5 miles from the historic Downtown Pedestrian Mall in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Named for its resemblance to Scotland's terrain and its Scottish-born designer, Donald Steel, the Highland Course at Primland weaves through the surrounding mountain landscape for challenging play with spectacular views. Both clinics and private lessons are available.