Page 11 - Kingsmill Resort Information During Your Stay

THE RIVER COURSE DRESS CODE
The jewel of the Kingsmill Resort golf experience, the Bermuda and walking shorts are permitted. Gym
River Course has played host to over three decades shorts, short shorts and tennis shorts are not
of PGA and LPGA Tour events. Bordered by the allowed. Men’s shirts must have collars and sleeves.
calm azure waters of the James River, this famed Sleeveless shirts with a collar are allowed for women;
championship course has tested the mettle of the however, halter tops, tank tops and bathing suit tops
game’s most famous names. On a still morning, dew are not permitted.
still beading on the precisely manicured greens, you
can almost hear the echoes of applause for crisply DRIVING RANGES AND PUTTING GREENS
struck irons and delicately holed putts. Designed by Kingsmill offers a driving range and putting green
world renowned architect Pete Dye, The River Course near the Clubhouse serving the River and Plantation
inspires you to test your own game. To see how you Course. Please check with the Pro Shop for
stack up against the greats of today, and of years availability. Dial 1623.
gone by.
GREENS FEES
PAR: 72 Distance Rating Slope Greens fees vary according to course, season and
Gold Tees 6,831 73.2 136 time of day. Call for more information about tee
Blue Tees 6,326 70.9 131 times and green fees. Dial 3906.
White Tees 5,704 67.9 126
Red Tees 4,814 68.4 122 KINGSMILL GOLF ACADEMY
The Kingsmill Golf Academy features a staff of
THE PLANTATION COURSE experienced PGA golf professionals. Academy
This Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay design challenges services include specialty clinics and junior camps.
players of all skill levels. The 6,432-yard, par- Utilizing state-of-the-art video analysis technology,
72 course favors accurate iron play and good written materials, and our indoor and outdoor
putting. Fairway landing areas are generous, but practice facilities, our staff will help improve your full
water comes into play on eight holes, and there’s swing, short game, putting and course management
no shortage of deep woods or yawning ravines. skills. Instruction is tailored to individual needs in
Undulations and swales make getting down in two a small group or private lessons, by Head of Golf
satisfying accomplishment. Landmarks from Richard Instruction, Chris George. Chris, awarded #1
Kingsmill’s 1736 plantation are also woven into the instructor in Virginia by MAPGA, and consistently
landscape. highly ranked in Virginia by Golf Digest Magazine
in its “50 Best Teachers in America” list, is also
PAR: 72 Distance Rating Slope an instructor in the Golf Channel Academy. The
Gold Tees 6,364 70.7 129 Kingsmill Golf Academy offers effective assistance
Blue Tees 5,978 68.9 125 for golfers of all skill levels, from beginners and low
White Tees 5,411 66.4 119 handicap amateurs to professionals. Dial 3998.
Red Tees 4,816 69.0 124
PRO SHOPS
THE WOODS COURSE - PRIVATE Our Golf Pro Shops offer a complete line of high-
Our third championship course, the Woods Course, quality golf and casual apparel as well as top-of-
designed by Tom Clark and Curtis Strange, is open the-line golf equipment and accessories. Dial 1623.
to Full Golf Members and their guests only. If you
are interested in becoming a Kingsmill Club member, TEE TIMES
please contact our membership office at 1630. Arrange tee times on the River or Plantation Courses.
Dial 3906.