Golf is special anytime. But tee it up on a clear autumn day in Central Virginia with mountains and changing leaves in the background, and it doesn’t get much better.
One of the great courses to get in a round of fall golf is Greene Hills, outside Stanardsville.
If you like beautiful, rolling hills at the foot of the Blue Ridge, you’ll love Greene Hills, a semi-private club, designed by Charlottesville’s Buddy Loving. The course opened to play in 1968. The magnificent par-71 layout measures 6,400 yards from the blue tees, but is anything but a pushover. The hills that make the course so lovely add intrigue to a round of golf with various lies on the fairways. Golfers used to playing off a flat lie on every shot usually leave the Greene Hills with less than stellar rounds. But it’s not an over powering course. An average hitter can tee it up and expect to be on or near the greens in regulation, especially from the white tees, which total 5,971 yards. The gold, or senior tees, measure 5,360.
Greene Hills has some of the finest bent grass greens in the area, maintained beautifully by the Golf Superintendent. The lush fairways are Bermuda grass. Water comes into play throughout the course, which borders the historic Conway River, a native trout stream.
Mike Moyers has served as Head Golf Professional at The Greene Hills Club since 1981. It’s highly unusual for a Head Pro to remain at a course for over 30 years, but Moyers enjoys coming to work every day.
“Not only is this a beautiful course, but Greene Hills has a good membership, a great group of people,” Mike said. “They make it easy for me to stay here.”
Play also moves quickly at Greene Hills, even on weekends.
And Greene Hills is most affordable. They accept VSGA Cards for non-members and their memberships are attractively priced.
Now is a special time to tee it up at Greene Hills. The beauty of the layout and scenery is unmatched. Call them at 985-7328 for tee times or visit www.greenehillsclub.com.