There are 6 golf courses in Bristol, Virginia and 2 are municipal courses. There are also another 6 golf courses within 20 miles of Bristol, including 4 public, 1 municipal and 1 private courses. The oldest course in the Bristol area is the The Golf Club of Bristol which was designed by Alex McKay/(R) Mark McCumber, ASGCA and opened in 1894. The longest course is The Virginian Golf Club, which is 7,110 yards. The Olde Farm is rated the best course near Bristol.