Awards & Testimonials

Golf Course Honors

• “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses,” Gold Course, Golf Digest (2009, 2007, 2005, 2003)
• “Top 100 Resort Courses,” Gold Course, Golfweek (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
• “Top 100 You Can Play,” Gold Course, GOLF Magazine (2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996)
• “State-by-State Public Access Courses–Virginia,” Gold Course, Golfweek (2007, 2005, 2003)
• “Top Short Courses in America,” Spotswood Course, Golf Range Magazine (2007)
• “America’s Top Golf Courses,” Gold and Green Courses, Zagat Survey® (2007, 2005, 2003)
• “Middle Atlantic 100 Must-Play Courses,” Gold and Green Courses, Golfstyles Washington (2007)
• “Best of the Best Design,” Gold Course one of Jones Sr.’s top six designs, Golf Digest (2004, 2000)
• “Top 500 Golf Holes in the World: Golden Horseshoe Gold Course 16th, GOLF Magazine (2004)
• “Four and ½ Stars,” Gold Course, Best Places to Play, Golf Digest (2006)
• “Four and ½ Stars,” Green Course, Best Places to Play, Golf Digest (2006)
• “World’s Best” Readers Survey, Gold Course, Travel+Leisure Golf (2003)
• “Top 500 Golf Holes in the World,” Gold Course, 16th hole, GOLF Magazine (2004)
• “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary,” for commitment to environment (2007, 2005, 2003, 2001)
• “Best Golf Teacher,” Del Snyder named one of the best golf teachers in Virginia, Golf Digest (2005)

Golf Resort Honors

• “Platinum Places: The World’s Best Golf Destinations; Best Resorts for Family Foursomes,” Golf Odyssey: The Insider’s Guide to Sophisticated Golf Travel (2007–2008)
• “Best of Southern Golf,” Southern Sports Journal’s inaugural list of favorite Southern courses (2008)
• “Silver Medal Resort Award,” GOLF Magazine (2008)
• “Top 100 Golf Resorts in North America,” Condé Nast Traveler (2007)
• “Gold Medal Resort Award,” GOLF Magazine (2006, 2004, 1988–2000)
• “75 Best Golf Resorts in America,” Golf Digest (2006, 2004, 2002)
• “Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World,” Condé Nast Traveler (2006, 2003)
• “Top 50 Golf Destinations in the World,” Golf Digest (Greater Williamsburg summary) (2000)
• “Gold List World’s Best 700 Places to Stay,” Condé Nast Traveler (2003–2005, 1995–2001)
• “500 Greatest Hotels in the World,” The Williamsburg Inn, Travel + Leisure (2003)
• “ACE Golf Meetings Award,” Successful Meetings (2001, 1999)
• “Apex Award,” National Association of Golf Tournament Directors (1999)