Belmont Golf Course
Designer: Arnold Palmer
Belmont Country Club is home to an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, which was nominated for the Best New Private Golf Course Awa…
Belmont Country Club is home to an 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature golf course, which was nominated for the Best New Private Golf Course Award by Golf Digest in it's inaugural year. Measuring 7.212 yards from the back tees, the natural elevation changes, the tree-lined fairways and the vast amount of wetland hazards, challenge all levels of golfers. As a result, Belmont was rated the third most challenging golf course in Virginia by the USGA.
# 1 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 9
Women's 13
It is very appropriate that this magnificent course starts off with the stunning par 4. It sits at one of the higher elevations on the prope…
It is very appropriate that this magnificent course starts off with the stunning par 4. It sits at one of the higher elevations on the property and looks down the steep hill leading from the Manor House with the Shenandoah Mountains in the background. The golfer faces a hole dropping nearly 100 feet in elevation from tee to green, so it will play a lot shorter than its measured length. The tee shot is straight down hill to a generous landing area, with trees lining both sides. Players will likely face a down hill lie to a generous green that slopes left to right with trouble right in the form of two large bunkers, and a steep drop off the back of the green, into the trees. This hole will be spectacular in the spring with hundreds of dogwoods, redbuds and serviceberry trees on every side, giving it the look of Augusta National.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 410
BLUE 386
WHITE 360
GREEN 339
RED 306
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 2 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 7
Women's 3
A fairway wood off the tee and a medium to short iron into this green should provide many birdie opportunities.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 383
BLUE 337
WHITE 313
GREEN 267
RED 228
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 3 /
Par: 3
Handicaps:
Men's 17
Women's 7
Here, players will be challenged to hit a precise shot from an elevated tee to a rock walled green nestled around a natural lake supporting …
Here, players will be challenged to hit a precise shot from an elevated tee to a rock walled green nestled around a natural lake supporting numerous water birds and wildlife. There is no life for the player that tries to go at a left pin placement on the "L" shaped green. Behind the green, grabbing any shots over the back, the wayward golfer will find two large bunkers. Scenery abounds on this natural beauty.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 163
BLUE 139
WHITE 126
GREEN 108
RED 96
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 4 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 11
Women's 15
The fourth hole at Belmont is a deceptively long par 4. At only 377 yards from the tips, it climbs from the lower wetlands some 65 feet in e…
The fourth hole at Belmont is a deceptively long par 4. At only 377 yards from the tips, it climbs from the lower wetlands some 65 feet in elevation. From a landing area protected by several fairway bunkers, players will face a somewhat hidden shot with a medium to long iron into an elevated, well-bunkered green with numerous trees in the background. Suggestion: Take four and move very quickly to the next tee.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 383
BLUE 357
WHITE 318
GREEN 274
RED 266
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 5 /
Par: 5
Handicaps:
Men's 1
Women's 5
A 554 yard par 5 with a tee shot out of the pines and hardwoods to a landing area guarded by one tremendous fairway bunker on the right. Fro…
A 554 yard par 5 with a tee shot out of the pines and hardwoods to a landing area guarded by one tremendous fairway bunker on the right. From this landing area, the fairway drops gradually some 45 feet to a second landing area just short of a meandering stream in front of the green. The third shot, or for the brave, the second shot, over the ravine to an elevated smallish green benched into the hill with two greenside bunkers, will be a test for even the best player.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 558
BLUE 524
WHITE 512
GREEN 454
RED 413
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 6 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 13
Women's 9
Every shot on this hole will be a challenge. Number 6 will be one of the toughest holes on the golf course and likely one of the toughest in…
Every shot on this hole will be a challenge. Number 6 will be one of the toughest holes on the golf course and likely one of the toughest in Loudoun County. On this 444 yard twisting par 4, golfers tee off over a small ravine, to an elevated fairway climbing to a pinnacle amid hundred year old specimen oaks on both sides. It then makes a sharp turn left, down the hill, to a large undulating green that has an imposing lake on the right hand side and massive wetland over the back. A long, accurate tee shot will be the key to low scores. Any number is possible on this hole.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 449
BLUE 429
WHITE 341
GREEN 318
RED 288
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 7 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 3
Women's 1
Though just slightly longer – and also doglegging left, number 7 is very different than the sixth. Players will be teeing off from a meadow …
Though just slightly longer – and also doglegging left, number 7 is very different than the sixth. Players will be teeing off from a meadow like setting to a fairway sloping right to left in the direction of the dogleg. A natural wooded wetland traversing the entire left side crosses in front of the approach area and tranquilly and menacingly sits to the right of the green waiting for any errant shots. On the approach shot players will be looking at anything from fairway wood to short iron into an elevated green, well bunkered on both sides. This hole might make you feel like taking up bowling. Maybe the most natural hole on the Belmont course.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 454
BLUE 424
WHITE 382
GREEN 335
RED 304
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 8 /
Par: 3
Handicaps:
Men's 15
Women's 17
Although this hole lacks the spectacular of the previous seven, it will challenge all who try to tame her. Players will be hitting from a sl…
Although this hole lacks the spectacular of the previous seven, it will challenge all who try to tame her. Players will be hitting from a slightly elevated tee slightly uphill to a fairly narrow putting surface. The bunker to the front right of the green will almost certainly ensure a bogey for all who venture into it. Once on the putting surface, the fun really begins, with a large ridge cutting through the middle of the green and subtly sloping from back to front. With the green speeds Belmont will be noted for, you may want to carry a light putter with feathers on the face to cushion the stroke.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 203
BLUE 184
WHITE 161
GREEN 151
RED 124
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 9 /
Par: 5
Handicaps:
Men's 5
Women's 11
This will be a three shot par 5 for even the big hitters. A 540 yard uphill, gradual dogleg right through gentle slopes and majestic old oak…
This will be a three shot par 5 for even the big hitters. A 540 yard uphill, gradual dogleg right through gentle slopes and majestic old oak trees, to an extremely well-bunkered green. Although this hole is one of the few on the course presenting an opportunity for a well played birdie, it is not for the careless. Shots must stay within the corridors our risk out-of-bounds on both sides through the rough. The closely mown areas left of the green will require some imaginative shots to an undulating green.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 542
BLUE 528
WHITE 510
GREEN 455
RED 400
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 10 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 10
Women's 6
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 457
BLUE 424
WHITE 407
GREEN 0
RED 0
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 11 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 16
Women's 10
When a top amateur was asked if he would rather commit "hari kari" or play the eleventh again, he remarked, "Pass me the knife!" If you par …
When a top amateur was asked if he would rather commit "hari kari" or play the eleventh again, he remarked, "Pass me the knife!" If you par this hole, you will have something to tell your grandchildren. This is a very intimidating par 3 possessing length, vast bunkering, heavy undulation and an elevated green. Play will be with a fairway wood or long iron across a large valley, ideally brought in high to carry the behemoth bunker in front and still hold the green. A bogey is nothing to be ashamed of on this hole.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 227
BLUE 196
WHITE 184
GREEN 156
RED 135
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 12 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 12
Women's 14
This natural beauty is a straightforward hole that slopes gradually away from the tees toward the green so it plays slightly shorter than it…
This natural beauty is a straightforward hole that slopes gradually away from the tees toward the green so it plays slightly shorter than its 440 yards. The tee shot should be played to the right side of the fairway to negotiate the large bunker complex jutting into the landing area 250 yards from the back tee. The second shot is played into a very large, well bunkered green.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 435
BLUE 397
WHITE 367
GREEN 354
RED 320
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 13 /
Par: 5
Handicaps:
Men's 2
Women's 8
Three very well played shots will be required to be afforded a birdie opportunity as thirteen plays to every bit of its 585 yards. With larg…
Three very well played shots will be required to be afforded a birdie opportunity as thirteen plays to every bit of its 585 yards. With large bunkers on the right effecting the tee shot and also the second, players must consider favoring the left side of the hole, leaving little room for error as wetlands and tributaries run its entire length. The third shot is a classic "Kodak moment". Players are required to carry the boulder-strewn stream just in front of the green to a putting surface split by a small tier in the middle. This green is cut into a small hillside surrounded by large imposing hardwoods. Three small bunkers and some severe contours await any who over club and go long. "Take a five and a color photo and move on".
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 588
BLUE 551
WHITE 518
GREEN 475
RED 417
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 14 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 14
Women's 16
This "sleeper" of a par 4 is the farthest point from the clubhouse and sits at the lowest point of the entire property. At "only" 411 yards …
This "sleeper" of a par 4 is the farthest point from the clubhouse and sits at the lowest point of the entire property. At "only" 411 yards and dropping 20 ft. tee to green, it will lull you into thinking its easy and safe. However, you will find a fairway that isn’t as generous in width as some other holes and a stunning green surrounded on three sides with water for all shots long, left and right. Over clubbing is not advisable. Spend more time practicing mid-irons for shots like these.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 412
BLUE 389
WHITE 353
GREEN 344
RED 304
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 15 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 4
Women's 2
This hole has bragging rights to one of the prettiest settings on the golf course. Once players have putted out on number 14, they will trav…
This hole has bragging rights to one of the prettiest settings on the golf course. Once players have putted out on number 14, they will travel across a high wooded bridge over the largest lake at Belmont and arrive at the tees to tackle this long, 447 yard par 4. The tees sit along the edge of the kae amid large pines and hardwoods. Players hit over a large finger of the lake to an up hill landing area, careful to avoid the large bunker complex on the left.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 444
BLUE 416
WHITE 409
GREEN 377
RED 320
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
Pro Tips
If one wants to challenge the right side of the hole off the tee, a wetland stream that meanders the entire hole should be considered. Once at the landing area, you are faced with a long iron into the most confining and intimidating shot on the golf course over the same wetland stream now forking right and left, creating an "island" green amidst its banks. There is no running shots up to this green with the wetland in front, so, for the short hitter, it would make sense to lay up and chip on to attempt a well-earned par.
# 16 /
Par: 3
Handicaps:
Men's 18
Women's 18
Just when you’re thinking it couldn’t get any better, you get to sixteen. At 188 yards, this par 3 could elicit any score because of the vas…
Just when you’re thinking it couldn’t get any better, you get to sixteen. At 188 yards, this par 3 could elicit any score because of the vast bunkering around it. Players will be hitting to an elevated green cut into the hillside, with four enormous bunkers and large berms framing its backside. The entire hole is surrounded by various species of native trees buffering the golfer from the outside world.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 190
BLUE 173
WHITE 164
GREEN 122
RED 94
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 17 /
Par: 4
Handicaps:
Men's 8
Women's 4
As you step up to tee off on seventeen, you will be filled with appreciation for nature by the way this hole embraces the best of Belmont, w…
As you step up to tee off on seventeen, you will be filled with appreciation for nature by the way this hole embraces the best of Belmont, wrapping around wetlands on the left hand side the entire length of the hole. Intermeshed in the wetlands are grand oaks and Virginia White Pines. Once at the landing area, most are faced with a shot of mid-iron length to a green protected by a large bunker right and a forked stream left. When looking at the green, the golfer will see several subtle plateaus feeding from back to front and right to left. You will enjoy this hole so much; the score really does not matter.
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 414
BLUE 395
WHITE 389
GREEN 369
RED 277
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125
# 18 /
Par: 5
Handicaps:
Men's 6
Women's 12
The finishing hole will reward good play with a birdie opportunity or leave you with a bad taste in your mouth. As the shortest of the par 5…
The finishing hole will reward good play with a birdie opportunity or leave you with a bad taste in your mouth. As the shortest of the par 5’s at 508 yards big hitters will try to get home in two, but should be wary, as all may not be as it seems. The tee shot should be navigated between large trees on both sides of the hole into a narrow landing area. The second shot is uphill to an extremely well bunkered green that sits amid several large berms. Anything over, left or right is a sure bogey. However, for the golfer who plays the shots as designed, a walk to the clubhouse having just made birdie will leave you wanting to come back for more on this awesome track. The 18th is a match play golfer’s dream - "do I or don’t I"?
Yardage by Tee:
GOLD 509
BLUE 472
WHITE 434
GREEN 417
RED 379
Slope:
Gold-144 | Blue-139 | White-Men:134, Women:138 | Green-Men:126, Women:131 | Red: 125