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KINGSMILL RESORT GOLF

YOUR BEST PLAY YET

Being one of the best golf resorts in Virginia comes with a level of expectation that is elegantly achieved at Kingsmill Resort. Our Williamsburg golf courses are expertly maintained and offer picturesque views at every turn while our premier golf academy provides award-winning quality instruction for players of all levels.

Whether you’re looking to take your game to the next level or simply preparing for an afternoon on the course, everything you need to know is right there!

The Pro Knows

To take your game to the next level, turn to one of the most accomplished coaches in the Mid-Atlantic region, Chris George, PGA - the very professional that the Golf Channel tapped to be one of the first 40 teachers to operate elite instructional facilities bearing their name.

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FAQ

The River and Plantation Courses are open to overnight resort guests and members only. The Woods Course is open to Full Golf Members only.
Please call 757.253.3906 for all golf reservations.
Bermuda length shorts or walking shorts allowed (no denim pants or shorts). Men's 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.
Each morning, the golf course Superintendent will determine whether or not we will be able to drive our golf carts out onto the fairways. Please call in the morning to determine our restrictions.
And what does the handicap flag allow me to do? We require a written doctors note or disability card in order to obtain a handicap flag. Golf cars with handicap flags will be allowed the following guidelines:
  • Players may drive carts inside cart paths but please return carts to the paths at the cart posts.
  • Players may not drive closer than 10 yards from any green or fairway bunker.
  • Carts must remain on the cart path in restricted areas. Such as par threes and holes designated “Cart Path Only”.
**Each morning the course superintendent will determine whether or not handicap flags will be allowed for the day.
Each course is paced in between 4 to 4 ½ hours. We also will add an additional 30 minutes to the round if we are cart path only.
All fees listed on the website include the golf cart fee. Taxes are not included.
Depending on the availability of golf carts, you may have an additional person ride along while you play the round. This person will need to pay our $30 + tax above golf cart fee. The availability of golf carts will be determined by the golf professional on duty.
No, Coolers and outside food and drinks are not permitted with the exception of bottled water.
If two juniors, neither of which possess a valid driver’s license, are accompanying an adult during a round of golf then one junior will need to walk. It is our recommendation to alternate holes for each junior to walk, or find an additional adult to fill the fourth player in a group.
Yes, we will be happy to store your clubs during the entire duration of your stay. All clubs will be safely locked into our bag storage room at the end of each day. We will also gladly transport clubs to and from each course depending on your tee time schedule.
Yes, we do offer both men’s and women’s Taylormade golf sets to rent. The fee will be $65 for the rentals and will include a complimentary 6-pack of Taylormade golf balls. We also provide rental shoes for $15.
Driving range balls are included with the majority of our greens fees. Some promotional rounds do not include practice balls.
Here is a link to our 2024 Agronomy Schedule. This schedule is subject to change based on weather/business needs.
There are a variety of very important reasons. Our Lead Instructor, Chris George, was named #1 in Virginia by Golf Digest in 2013. It is our quality of instruction and experienced staff of instructors that allow us to be one of the best golf instruction destinations in the country.
Our student/teacher ratio is 4:1. It is important to keep in mind that a student/teacher ratio can be miss-leading. For example: If one of our schools has six students then we would have two instructors. Therefore, the ratio for that particular school would be 3:1.
At the Kingsmill Golf Academy our instruction programs are designed to meet the needs of you as an individual player. Your skill level, learning style, and golf swing tendencies are all specific to you and we work with you as an individual applying specific drills and strategies to help improve your game. We do not teach a method. We do work with you as an individual player taking into account your strength and flexibility level, player style, learning style, and goals. We develop a plan together to help you reach your maximum potential as a golfer.
Our 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.
We have 36 holes of fantastic golf here at Kingsmill. The River Course served as a popular PGA Tour site for 22 years and is home to the LPGA Kingsmill Championship. Television viewers are familiar with the course’s signature 17th hole – a par 3 hole perched on the edge of the James River. In 2004, original architect Pete Dye returned to Kingsmill to oversee changes to the River Course layout and green complexes. The renovation included the addition of tees from which golfers of all abilities can enjoy, redesigned fairway bunkering on several holes presents new and exciting challenges, and resurfaced greens allow for faster and smoother putting on the recontoured surfaces. Golf legend Arnold Palmer created a sister course to The River Course to appeal to golfers of all abilities. The Plantation Course recently named by Golf for Women as one of the top ten Best Courses based on course design, playability, aesthetics, practice facility, and amenities.


Our instruction is designed to meet the needs of each player individually. Each player is unique and we give you presentations and information for your golf swing to help you become a more consistent player.
In the event of rain we do continue on with the school. We have an indoor studio and a covered area in which we can continue our practice and instruction sessions. In the event of threatening weather the school may be suspended temporarily to accommodate Mother Nature. After all, we cannot control the weather.
Frequently Asked Questions & Tips
Or Call: 844-738-5784

Green Fees

Golf fees are all inclusive of green fees, cart fee, and practice facility usage on day of play. Golfers must be resort guests or Club at Kingsmill members to play on Kingsmill courses.

RIVER COURSE PLANTATION COURSE
November 7, 2023 - March 31, 2024 $130 $90
April 1 - October 31, 2024 $229 $149
November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 $140 $99
RIVER COURSE PLANTATION COURSE
November 7, 2023 - March 31, 2024 $85 $55
April 1 - October 31, 2024 $140 $99
November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025 $95 $65
RIVER COURSE PLANTATION COURSE
April 1 - October 7 $155 $109

Request a Tee Time online or call 757.253.3906.

*Rates are subject to change. Please contact the Pro Shop for the most current rates.
*Range may utilized on days without a tee time for $15
*Junior rates are available for golfers aged 17 and under. $60 River, $50 Plantation. Year round.