Golf Course Rating & Type: 4.5 star - Semi Private
Golf Course Address: 1010 Kingsmill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: (757) 253-3906
Toll Free: (800) 832-5665
Web: www.kingsmill.com
Distance from resort: From the Embassy Suites - 7 miles / 16 mins (Apprx. drive time)
Golf Course Designed By: Pete Dye
Golf Course Brief:The River Course was an original Pete Dye layout but was completely renovated in 2004 through 2005. Dye always takes great advantage of everything the lay-of-the-land and the old plantation property has to offer...The renovation did not alter this. The course does seem somewhat less server now but it still is very challenging. The area has heavily wooded glades, deep ravines, beautiful banks of the James River and some serious Revolutionary & Civil War entrenchments, along with the foundations of a Colonial House-of- Ill-Repute as well...This gave Dye lots to work with. The course is boarded by the calm bright blue waters of the James River. You now see the James from the 1st, 9th, 16th, 17th and 18th holes. The course is routed through a housing developments and the Kingsmill resort. Most of the houses are well blocked by vegetation and trees although the resort does stand out well in the distance. This course has some big ups and downs and it would be difficult to walk. With the renovation the greens are not as elevated as before and allows many more opportunities to run the ball onto the putting surfaces. If you want to get close to the pin at all, you'll have to fly it onto the green and hope for a quick stop. Dyes also uses large sculpted bunkers that frame the landing areas, bunkers that are in the middle of the fairways, large undulating greens, rock-lined creeks, greens protected by bunkers and sever uphill fairways that rise to some long and narrow tiered greens to name just a few items that keep the play interesting. There are four sets of tees so that you can play to your own ability and level the playing field a bit. However, the forward sets of tees won't wipe away the challenge. The River Course is always in mint condition.
Course Stats:
| Tee | Holes | Yardage | Par | Rating | Slope |
| Gold tees: | 18 | 6,853 | 71 | 73.3 | 137 |
| Blue tees: | 18 | 6,081 | 71 | 69.9 | 130 |
| White tees: | 18 | 5,001 | 71 | 65.3 | 120 |
| Red tees: | 18 | 4,646 | 71 | 67.1 | 116 |
Golf Course info:
| Greens: | Bent |
| Fairways: | Bermuda |
| Trees: | Many |
| Doglegs: | Few |
| Bunkers: | Many |
| Waterholes: | 8 |
| Signature Hole: | 3 |
Tee times:Staying at the resort you can book tee times as soon as you have your reservation or if a guest you can book 30 days in advance. Call 800.832.5665
Green Fees - Dates and Rates: Cart fee included Y/N ...Cart Fee if not included:
| Date: | 1/1/11 - 3/15/11 | 3/16/11 - 6/28/11 | 6/29/11 - 9/13/11 | 9/14/11 - 11/24/11 | 11/25/11 - 12/31/11 | |||||
| Days* | Wkdy | Wkend | Wkdy | Wkend | Wkdy | Wkend | Wkdy | Wkend | Wkdy | Wkend |
| Morning | $90 | $90 | $149 | $149 | $149 | $149 | $149 | $149 | $90 | $90 |
| Aftr 11am | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Twilight | $65 | $65 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $110 | $75 | $75 |
| 9 Holes | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Walking | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Senior | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Other | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Second Round: | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
*Monday to Thursday=Wkdy // Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays=Wkend
*Note: Resort guests enjoy discounted play on all courses.
Range Balls: All practice facilities are free when scheduled to play. $15.75 + tax for guests if you are just coming to practice.
Note: Course rates and range rates are subject to change without notice.
Golf School: Kingsmill Golf Academy...Instruction programs are designed to meet the needs of the individual player. They do not teach a method. The individual player skill level is taken into consideration along with their strength, flexibility level, style, learning style, and goals. A plan is developed to maximum golfer potential. Instruction facilities include a private teaching tee, two private short game areas, four private practice greens and an indoor video studio, which includes a launch monitor, two video systems and a putting green. Lessons with our PGA professionals can be arranged just about anytime.
Guest Policy: Proper attire, soft spikes, carts required, walking allowed anytime. Bermuda length shorts or walking shorts allowed (no denim pants or shorts). Mens shirts must have a collar. Women’s shirts w/out sleeves must have collars; if without a collar then it must have sleeves. Halter tops and bathing suits tops are not permitted.
Course maintenance schedule or other notes: Aerification Early March & late August. Call for exact dates.
Golf Course and Club House Amenities: Full-sized driving range with a natural grass teeing area, separate putting and chipping greens, fully stocked pro shop, beverage Cart-in-season, events coordinator, PGA pros on staff 7 days per week. A 9 hole par 3 course is available for a small fee. $6 for children under $6 and $12 for adults.
Bar & Restaurant: The grill room serves all your clubhouse favorites...Breakfast, lunch and dinner, full bar, with a lovely outdoor deck area to relax in after a round.
Meeting, Events and Outings: Kingsmill has 16,000 square feet of meeting space between 16 meeting rooms. Those located in our Conference Center feature soundproofing, adjustable lighting, individual climate controls and ergonomically designed chairs. Plus, state-of the-art audio-visual equipment. Many of the meeting rooms feature high ceilings and large windows with beautiful views of the historic James River. We also offer 10,050 square feet of ballroom space in two different areas of the Resort Center. The James River Grand Ballroom and the Burwell Plantation Ballroom are perfect for larger events or conferences. Once your meeting is planned a Conference Concierge will be in constant attendance. Kingsmill offers an event planning team to see to every detail of your stay. Our event planner coordinates everything - even if your event is off-site at a local attraction like Busch Gardens.
Specials, Discounts or other notes: Check out our website for specials.
Golf Course Management: Xanterra Resorts
Golf awards and Recognition: The River Course has the distinction of being one of a few golf courses that have hosted both a men's and women's regular Tour event.