Full Cry Golf Course- Keswick, VA

Full Cry Golf Course is certainly not afraid of change. Originally constructed in 1948 as a 9 hole track, it has been tinkered with several times over the years, culminating in today’s polished course. 

Fred Findlay was the first to put his mark on this scenic spot in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains; shortly after opening, 9 holes were added to the layout (1950). In the 1990s, the aging course was updated by Arnold Palmer. In 2014, Pete and Alice Dye completely reimagined the layout, elongating the course by over one thousand yards. 

Just a few short years later, amidst a massive resort renovation, Scot Sherman was brought in to tweak the course once again. While staying true to Dye’s vision, small changes were made, including widening several fairways and adding more bunkers. 

Undeniably, the course is gorgeous, with undulating greens and mountainous backdrops. Conditions are what you would expect from a private club/resort of this caliber. That said, play was painfully slow on the back nine, when the course allowed a sixsome of bachelor bros to hold up play, which shouldn’t have happened. Regardless, I would definitely play this course again if we return to Keswick Hall in the future.