WILLIAMSBURG — Colonial Williamsburg Resorts announced it is breaking ground on The Shoe, its first new golf course in 33 years, and is inviting golfers and outdoor enthusiasts to join the celebration.
The Shoe will be a new nine-hole, par-three Golden Horseshoe golf course surrounded by mature trees and stunning views and designed by award-winning golf architect Rees Jones.
The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony at the Golden Horseshoe Gold Course on July 9 at 10 a.m.
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation noted that short courses are becoming increasingly popular nationwide, with the National Golf Foundation reporting that 50% of new course openings in the United States over the last decade have been nine-hole layouts.
According to the foundation, the Jones-designed course will offer a smaller footprint that will feature shorter play times and broader accessibility, allowing for quick outings with friends, active families who are pressed for time, and golfers stepping onto the greens for the first time. Set within the breathtaking scenery of the legendary Golden Horseshoe complex.
“We spent a lot of time over the past year listening to our members and the community. The Shoe reflects their call for a short, player-friendly course that complements our existing golf offerings,” said Keith Jackson, Colonial Williamsburg’s vice president of Hospitality. “The Shoe has a physically smaller footprint, making the course easier to maintain and more enjoyable for guests looking to play a quick round.”
The addition of The Shoe will expand the resort to 45 holes of championship golf.
Construction is slated to begin this month, with an opening planned in the summer of 2025.
For more information about the course and to sign up for updates and invites, visit colonialwilliamsburghotels.com/golf/theshoe.
