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Feature Courses Feature Courses

Front royal, Va neW kent, Va
Designer: Buddy Loving Designer: Rees Jones
Head Professional: Jeff Forman General Manager/PGA Professional: Jeff Moy
“#7 in Virginia” —Golf Advisor 2016 “#25 in Virginia” —Golf Advisor 2017
“Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles “Top Must Play Courses” —GolfStyles
Rated HHHH—Golf Digest “#8 in VA, America’s Best Golf Courses” —Golfweek 2016
The Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, located 8 miles north The Club at Viniterra, Virginia’s most beautiful and exciting
of Front Royal, offers 27 holes of Virginia’s best golf. With new golf course, is located in New Kent between Richmond
unparalleled scenic beauty you’ll catch views of the Skyline and Williamsburg. This 18-hole championship course
Drive and the Blue Ridge and Massanutten mountain designed by acclaimed architect Rees Jones lies adjacent
ranges on every hole. This superbly conditioned course to New Kent Winery and serves as the centerpiece of the
on 250 rolling acres features bentgrass tees and greens unique and upscale Viniterra residential community. Spread
and plush ryegrass fairways. With three nines - the red, out over a vast and diverse piece of land, the course
white, and blue – you’ll have a great chance to get in 27 measures anywhere from 5200 to over 7700 yards, giving
holes. The club has hosted many golf championships, it infinite flexibility. The Club at Viniterra uses multiple tee
numerous VSGA tournaments, and Middle Atlantic Section boxes and wide fairways to assure an enjoyable experience
PGA events. Its Shenandoah Valley Golf Club Teaching for all skill levels. The U.S. Open doctor has crafted a jewel,
& Fitness Center houses the area’s only indoor heated and The Club at Viniterra is a must–play in the mid-Atlantic
center. Constantly lauded for its condition, playability, and region. You will be amazed by the raw beauty of this Jones
overall value, play Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, located masterpiece located minutes from I-64 in New Kent, VA,
just minutes from I-81 and I-66 between Winchester and just 20 minutes from both Richmond and Williamsburg.
Front Royal, to experience golf in the country at its best.
540-636-GOLF(4653) 804-932-3888
shenandoahvalleygolfclub.com viniterragolf.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
Red/White White/Blue Blue/Red BLACK 7496 72 75.2 142
YDG SLOPE YDG SLOPE YDG SLOPE BLUE 7087 72 73.1 137
BLUE 6108 127 6371 129 6433 128 GREEN 6698 72 71.4 133
WHITE 5692 121 5916 122 6058 124 WHITE 6117 72 69.8 129
GOLD 4860 113 5083 113 5301 114 GOLD 5504 72 68.7 127
RED 4749 115 4712 115 4851 121 BURGUNDY 5122 72 71.1 128

MiddletoWn, Va Buena Vista, Va
Designer: Shapemasters Designer: Rick Jacobson
General Manager: Larry Bayne Director of Golf: Ed Armentrout, III
Rated HHHHH Value —Golf Advisor Rated HHHH —Facebook
Sly Fox Golf Club, formerly Jackson’s Chase, combines The Vista Links Golf Club, a beautiful and classic Rick
unique challenges and unsurpassed beauty. Located in Jacobson links-style layout, is situated on 180 acres of un-
the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, the rolling hills and dulating topography between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany
plateaus provide panoramic views of Signal Knob and mountain ranges. Vista Links has the feel of a mountain
surrounding mountains. You will need to be as crafty as course with many elevation changes, rock outcroppings,
a sly fox to win your fight here! Situated on 130 acres native grasses and panoramic views. This rare course can
in Middletown, VA, minutes from the city of Front Royal, both challenge experienced players and help newcomers
Sly Fox measures over 6500 yards from the tips for the relax as they enjoy learning this great game. Just come
skilled players and a very playable 4500 yards for the less prepared to reach for every club in your bag as you work
experienced. A wonderful mix of open and tree-lined holes to conquer this unique Buena Vista golf course. Vista Links
with multiple water hazards including Cooley Lake, will has 5 sets of tees ranging from 4924 to 6855 yards. The
force you to choose whether to go for it or play it safe. Just course also boasts offering an outstanding practice facility
five miles from Interstates 66 and 81, Sly Fox promises a that includes a driving range, putting green, and chipping
friendly welcoming environment with unmatched customer area. Owned by the city of Buena Vista, VA, and part of the
service. Stick around afterwards for good times, food, and city’s 600-acre Glen Maury Park, Vista Links is located on
drinks at the recently renovated bar and grill. Local owners Route 60 minutes from I-81.
are committed to providing the finest course conditions
along with one of the best golf values. Get to know Sly Fox
Golf Club today!
540-635-7814 540-261-GOLF (4653)
slyfoxgolf.com thevistalinks.com
YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE YARDAGE PAR RATING SLOPE
BLUE 6513 72 71.1 129 BLACK 6855 72 74.2 140
WHITE 6100 72 69.9 124 BLUE 6447 72 72.2 136
GOLD 5389 72 66.8 115 WHITE 6057 72 70.2 133
RED 4526 72 69.1 114 GOLD 5466 72 65.8 125
RED 4924 72 68.1 123
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