Williamsburg National has a minimalist feel about it, and the playability factor is excellent. Five holes don't have any sand bunkers. Wetlands are prominent hazards, though. Three of the par 5s are reachable in two depending on the conditions, and you won't have to use the same club on the par 3s. The venerable Gold course at the Golden Horseshoe is a Robert Trent Jones masterpiece.
Good scores are hard to come by for experts and average golfers.
If you want to play it in 1997, you'll have to do so before June 1 when it closes for renovations. Rees Jones, who designed the Golden Horseshoe Green course, will restore his father's layout to its original state. Drainage and irrigation systems will be upgraded, too. The Green course, although longer than the Gold, is a perfect complement because of its friendly nature to all skill levels. Ford's Colony boasts two Dan Maples tracks that flow beautifully through natural surroundings.