1010 Kingsmill Rd,
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
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Jeremy Hyjek (Director of Golf)Academy
Kingsmill Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Residential, woodland and briefly riverside at 16 & 17 (James River).
Designer:
Pete Dye
The three 18-hole courses at Kingsmill Resort are: PLANTATION course (par-72, 6254 yds from back tees, designer Arnold Palmer); RIVER course (par-71, 6831 yds, Pete Dye); WOODS course (par-72, 6659 yds, Tom Clark & Curtis Strange). The private member-only Woods course is located 3 mi E of the main resort centre.
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5 mi SE of Williamsburg / 39 mi NW of Norfolk.
Kingsmill (River)
The Kingsmill Resort is home to three 18-hole championship golf courses: the River and Plantation courses, and the private member-only Woods course. The River course is generally the highest ranked, and is kept good company at the resort centre by the also well-rated and pleasantly testing Plantation layout.
The River course is a championship layout that ranks with some of the best in Virginia. Bordered by the calm waters of the James River, this famed championship course has tested the mettle of the game’s most famous names. An absorbing tree-lined and open parkland layout provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy.
Stay&Play at Kingsmill Resort: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Excellent (incl a double-ended driving range).
For three decades Kingsmill Resort's River Course has hosted the world’s best players on both PGA and LPGA tours (see our Tournaments section >by Venue >Kingsmill Resort).
River course:
Virginia's 23rd best course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
1010 Kingsmill Rd, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185.
+1 (757) 253 1703
Visit websiteEach of the recently updated 425 guest rooms and suites at Kingsmill Resort is villa-style, and comfort-inspired, featuring stylish comfy furnishings, soft linens and immaculate bathrooms.
Kingsmill (Plantation and River courses).
Golden Horseshoe (Gold and Green courses).
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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