1766 Sam Snead Hwy (Rte 220),
Healing Springs, Virginia 24445
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Mark Fry (Head Golf Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland; Hwy 220 runs alongside several front-nine holes.
Designer:
Original design by William S. Flynn (1923); renovation by Robert Trent Jones Sr (1961); modifications by Wayne Morrison & Tom Paul (2005).
Above distances are for the Cascades course. The Homestead's two 18-hole courses are: the Old course (par-72, 6099 yds from back tees; located alongside the resort hotel) and the Cascades course (par-70; 6679 yds; located in Healing Springs, 3.5 mi SW of the main resort).
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The Cascades course is located in Healing Springs / 1.5 mi SW of Ashwood / 3.5 mi SW of the Homestead Resort hotel / 76 mi N of Roanoke.
Homestead (Cascades)
The Homestead Resort owns and operates two 18-hole championship courses, which include the Old course, located alongside the resort hotel, and the highly-rated Cascades course, located in Healing Springs, 3.5 miles from the main resort centre.
The Cascades course is one of the top-rated and finest championship layouts in Virginia. The excellent tree-lined and open parkland course contains a wealth of wonderfully crafted, memorable and challenging holes. Definitely a course that will challenge your all-round game, and well worth going out of your way to play.
Stay&Play at The Homestead: nearby luxury accommodation available (3.5 mi), see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2021].
Walking permitted. Caddies available (if pre-booked).
Good (the range is a short shuttle bus drive away).
The Homestead's Cascades Course has hosted multiple USGA championships and PGA TOUR events (see our Tournaments section >by Venue >Homestead).
In addition to the Cascades and Old courses, The Homestead was previously home to the Lower Cascades course, located along the Jackson River in Callison, 6 mi SW of the main resort. The course was designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Sr; it opened in 1963 and closed permanently in 2013.
Legendary professional golfer Sam Snead frequently played the Lower Cascades course in his later years. He is reputed to have shot a round of 60 there when he was aged 72. A native of Virginia, Snead launched his career at The Homestead.
Cascades course:
Virginia's 6th best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
USA's 40th best public access course (Golf Digest, 2023).
World's former 99th best course (GOLF magazine, 2005; not in subsequent editions of this ranking).
1766 Homestead Drive, Hot Springs, VA 24445
+1 (540) 839 1766
Visit websiteThe Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia was originally established in 1766. Over the years this spa hotel has grown to become a 483-guest room resort, offering a full range of modern amenities and activities, and still renowned for its spa and hot springs facilities, Southern hospitality and elegant charm. This historic Virginia hotel and resort has welcomed guests for almost 250 years, including 22 US Presidents. Most recently The Homestead became a member of the Omni Hotels & Resorts group.
The Homestead (Old course)
The Homestead (Cascades course) (3.5 mi).
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Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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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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