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Mountain Lake is one of the Mid-Atlantic area's most popular
golfing destinations. Golfing for beginners and experts
alike is available from the lake's quintet of courses.
Some of the most challenging greens in the state plus
breathtaking views of surrounding mountains are all part
of the action!
Mariner's
Landing, designed by Robert Trent Jones,
is a semi-private course with memberships now available.
Nine of it's 18 holes play along or over water. Women,
championship, men and senior tee boxes are available.
Sycamore Ridge,
a challenging eighteen hole course, is a long time favorite
with seniors and women. It is a more hilly course with
views of the lake. Sycamore Ridge is open to the public
and memberships are available. Call 540/297-6490.
The Waterfront
is an 18-hole PGA-championship course created in 1981
by golf architect George Dillon, formerly of George
Fazio and Associates. This private course is available
to members and their guests and to those renting one
of the development's condos with golf privileges. Contact
Waterfront Properties at 540/721-8659.
The
Water's Edge Country Club was named one
of the country's best new courses by Golf Digest in
1992. It features 5 sets of tees and 6 holes that play
along the lake plus outstanding big-water views from
17 holes. This course was designed by Robert F. Loving
Jr. and features a par-3 seventh hole as an island green
surrounded by water. The Water's Edge is private and
members must be property owners.
The Westlake Golf and
Country Club was designed by golf architect
Russell Breeden, know for courses across Virginia and
in the Myrtle Beach, SC area. This course is a striking
18-hole course centered around a restored farmhouse
converted into a clubhouse/restaurant/pro-shop/banquet-facility.
The Westlake is semi-private - members may reserve tee
times up to 7 days in advance; the public may reserve
up to 3 days in advance. Call 800/296-7277.
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