The First Tee of Chesterfield
The First Tee of Chesterfield features a 4,650-yard, par-66 18-hole course. The golf course is part of the First Tee Organization, which promotes the development and makes a positive impact on young people through learning the game of golf. The course opened in 2000 and has a course rating of 61.7 with a slope rating of 104. The course also features a 24-spot driving range.
The First Tee of Chesterfield
6736 Huntingcreek Drive
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 275-8050
www.thefirstteerichmondchesterfield.org
Providence Golf Course
The Providence Golf Course is a par-71 18-hole course ranging from 5,006 to 6,529 yards. The course opened in 2002 and features four tee boxes with a slope rating of 130 and a course rating of 71.4 from the gold tees. There is an accompanying golf shop and driving range that features 15 stations, including both mat and grass tee areas. From the gold tees, all five par-5 holes play over 500 yards. Lester George, who has designed multiple courses in Virginia, designed the course.
Providence Golf Course
1160 S. Providence Road
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 276-1865
www.providencegolfcourse.com
Glenwood Golf Club
Glenwood Golf Club is the oldest public golf course in Richmond. Fred Findlay designed its 18-hole, par-71 layout. The course has four tee boxes, with the longest tees playing to 6,464 yards with a course rating of 70 and a slope rating of 114. All but three holes feature green side bunkers, and nine holes include a water hazard. From the gold tees, the longest hole is the 563-yard par-5 third hole, while the shortest is 145-yard par-3 fourth hole. The course also features a practice putting green and bunker area.
Glenwood Golf Club
3100 Creighton Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-1793
www.glenwoodgolfclub.com
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