Ivy Hill Golf Club
Ivy Hill Golf Club is an 18-hole public course in Lynchburg, Virginia, known for its precise shot demands and strategic layout across rolling terrain. With tight fairways and a focus on accuracy, this course provides a rewarding test for golfers who appreciate thoughtful course management and solid execution.
Course Overview
Ivy Hill Golf Club presents a compelling challenge for golfers in the Lynchburg area, combining a well-maintained, tightly designed layout with a variety of elevation changes and strategic hazards. This public, 18-hole course stretches just over 6,600 yards from the back tees, offering a par of 72 that demands precision and thoughtful shot-making. The course’s defining character lies in its narrow fairways and frequent out-of-bounds markers, requiring committed accuracy off the tee and patience around its greens. Each hole’s design encourages players to balance risk and reward, with natural contours influencing shot selection and angle of approach.
Set against a backdrop of rolling foothills, Ivy Hill’s landscape contributes to both its visual appeal and technical difficulty. Players encounter a combination of elevated tees, tight doglegs, and greens guarded by bunkers and native rough. The front nine provides a fair test with opportunities to score, but the back nine quickly intensifies with more demanding holes that challenge every facet of one’s game. For those who respect course management and keep their nerves steady, Ivy Hill offers a satisfying progression from straightforward to complex.
Beyond the course itself, Ivy Hill Golf Club supports a friendly atmosphere with well-kept practice facilities, including a putting green and driving range that allow players to prepare thoroughly before setting out. The clubhouse serves as a welcoming spot with reasonably priced food and beverages, making it a comfortable place to unwind after a round.
This layout suits a broad range of players, although beginners should be aware that tight landing areas and numerous out-of-bounds stakes can increase difficulty and affect pace of play, especially during busy periods. Walking is an option, though the course’s hilly terrain suggests sturdy shoes for comfort. Overall, Ivy Hill Golf Club offers a challenging and rewarding experience for those seeking a robust test at a fair value in Central Virginia's golf landscape.
Course Highlights
This layout is distinguished by tight fairways lined with numerous out-of-bounds stakes, emphasizing shot placement and control. The course combines rolling hills with elevation changes that influence club selection and strategy. Bunkers protect many greens, and several holes reward precision with risk-reward options. Practice areas are maintained to a high standard, enhancing preparation for the course’s challenges.
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Guest Reviews
Ryan D.
Great course. Front nine allows you to go fairly low to prepare for the harder back nine. Exact shot placement is important. The only issue I've come across are groups of beginner golfers holding up pace of play in the Summer months but you're going to most likely find that at most courses that are priced this well.
Tyler Hunt
Ivy Hill is one of the best publicly accessible golf courses in the Lynchburg area. The course is generally in good shape and is one of the more difficult layouts in central Virginia. Accuracy is a must when playing here due to nearly every hole having out of bounds and being extremely tight. The staff are very professional and treated me very kindly during my round and I had pleasant interactions with fellow golfers as well. This is a course that everyone should play and is one of the more affordable golf options in the area.
David Crossan
Love this course—very reasonable price for a great value. The food is great and very reasonably priced. Membership is a great value, specifically the introductory individual one. Putting greens and practice facilities are pristine. Favorite course in the area. My only complaint is that the course is quite difficult due to all the out-of-bounds stakes around the course.
Joel Gillespie
Fantastic course! It's a very challenging course. It demands that you hit a lot of placement shots. It's in fantastic condition as well and has some really good views. My only suggestion would be to add more directional signs. There were a few times where we had no idea where to go. Other than that, we will be back!
Jeff Wilson
Golf membership was great and the staff were super helpful. Just make sure you know that they'll auto-renew and make you pay half of the membership fee if you have to cancel.
Kelly & Mark Eckels
David Crossan
Love this course—very reasonable price for a great value. The food is great and very reasonably priced. Membership is a great value, specifically the introductory individual one. Putting greens and practice facilities are pristine. Favorite course in the area. My only complaint is that the course is quite difficult due to all the out-of-bounds stakes around the course.
Tyler Hunt
Ivy Hill is one of the best publicly accessible golf courses in the Lynchburg area. The course is generally in good shape and is one of the more difficult layouts in central Virginia. Accuracy is a must when playing here due to nearly every hole having out of bounds and being extremely tight. The staff are very professional and treated me very kindly during my round and I had pleasant interactions with fellow golfers as well. This is a course that everyone should play and is one of the more affordable golf options in the area.
Robert Craig
Current condition of the course isn't worth the $42 price we just paid. Fairways are very muddy in most places and the greens were just aerated, which I know it needs to be done but I think the round should've been discounted.
Buster D'Amato
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Course Details
Access & Location
1148 Ivy Hill Dr, Forest, VA 24551, USA
Ivy Hill Golf Club Clubhouse, offering dining and pro shop services
Walking encouraged. The terrain includes hills and uneven footing—players should wear supportive golf shoes. Golf carts are available to assist with elevation changes.
No membership required; tee times available online or by phone. Reservations recommended during peak seasons.
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