Page 28 - The Golf Guide, Spring 2017

Feature Courses

Buena Vista, VA
Designer: Rick Jacobson
Director of Golf: Ed Armentrout, III

The Vista Links Golf Club, a beautiful and classic Rick
Jacobson links-style layout, is situated on 180 acres
of undulating topography between the Blue Ridge and
Alleghany mountain ranges. Vista Links has the feel of
a mountain course with many elevation changes, rock
outcroppings, native grasses and panoramic views. This
rare course can both challenge experienced players and
help newcomers relax as they enjoy learning this great
game. Just come prepared to reach for every club in your
bag as you work to conquer this unique Buena Vista golf
course. Vista Links has 5 sets of tees ranging from 4924 to
6855 yards. The course also boasts offering an outstanding
practice facility that includes a driving range, putting green,
and chipping area. Owned by the city of Buena Vista, VA,
and part of the city’s 600-acre Glen Maury Park, Vista Links
is located on Route 60 minutes from I-81.

540-261-GOLF (4653)
thevistalinks.com

YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 6855 72 74.2 140
BLUE 6447 72 72.2 136
WHITE 6057 72 70.2 133
GOLD 5466 72 65.8 125
RED 4924 72 68.1 123

Ijamsville, MD
Designers: Ernie Els & J. Michael Poellot

General Manager: Ted Goodenow

“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
“#5 in MD, America’s Best Golf Courses”—Golfweek 2016
“#1 Course Layout in Maryland” —Golf Advisor 2016
Rated HHHH1/2 —Golf Digest

Designed by architect J. Michael Poellot and two-time
U.S. Open Champion Ernie Els, Whiskey Creek feels as
big and bold as the land itself. Bordered by a high ridge of
hardwoods and a winding, free-flowing creek, the course
features wetlands, rock outcroppings, stone walls, streams,
and dramatic views of the Catoctin Mountains. Like most
tested and true championship courses, Whiskey Creek, an
honest golf course, presents its challenges and hazards in
plain sight. The holes at Whiskey Creek were designed to
test a player’s shot making ability, which is clearly evident
on the par 5 closer where ruins of an old farmhouse split
the fairway and offer a great risk-reward opportunity. Come
feel the drama that awaits just minutes off I-270, Exit 26, on
Route 80 in Urbana, Maryland.

888-883-1174

whiskeycreekgolf.com

YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLACK 7001 72 74.6 138
BLUE 6525 72 72.1 136
WHITE 5979 72 69.3 129
RED 5296 72 70.5 121

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