Course Review

Full Cry at Keswick Hall
Charlottesville, virginia
Pete Dye’s Tribute to Virginia Golf
AMW Faves List
Favorite Par 3 – #7 – it’s a full send from the tee, demanding a complete carry over an enormous bunker that stretches relentlessly from tee to green. Though the hole plays short on the card, that brevity is deceptive only a high, committed shot will hold the putting surface.
Favorite Par 4 – #14 – from an elevated tee, the visuals are nothing short of spectacular. The closing hole at Full Cry begins with a downhill drive framed by the elegant backdrop of Keswick Hall in the distance.
Favorite Par 5 – #12 – it may not be the most difficult hole on the course, but the way the design flows seamlessly with the natural terrain makes it one of the most beautiful. A gentle dogleg left tempts players to cut the corner, yet restraint is rewarded playing to the middle of the fairway.
Favorite Hole Design – #14 – the dogleg left suggests a bold line down the left to cut the corner, but with the hole’s shorter length, taking less club off the tee and finding position in the fairway is the best strategy.
Easiest Hole – #9 – working back toward the clubhouse, the 9th is a short par 4 that sets up beautifully for a birdie with just three solid shots. The left side of the fairway is wide open, inviting a confident tee shot, while the approach requires only a short club.
Hardest Hole – #2 – the second hole at Full Cry might just make you cry early in your round. While not overly long on the scorecard, a narrow fairway flanked by multiple bunkers turns it into a challenging par.
Favorite Extra Sighting – flora and fauna on the course.
Favorite Apres Golf – walk the grounds of Keswick Hall, Spa
Where to Stay – Keswick Hall (must stay to play)
Where to Eat – Marigold by Jean-Georges, Crawford’s, Keswick Grill, The Counter
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Course Details
Address: 701 Keswick Club Drive, Keswick, VA 22947
Telephone: +1 (434) 979-3440
Website: www.keswick.com
Director of Golf: Rob McNamara
Architect: Pete Dye
Year Open: 2014
Greens Fees: ⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️⛳️
Yardage: Black – 7134; Gold – 6728; Blue – 6382; White – 6040; Green – 5449; Red – 4809;
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