THE DESIGNER
Award-winning golf course architect Rees Jones is the son of legendary golf course designer Robert Trent Jones, Sr. After attending Yale and Harvard, Rees helped his father on numerous courses until 1974 when he created his own firm, and he has now designed or redesigned more than 100 golf courses.
As a noted environmentalist Rees Jones has long been an advocate of environmentally friendly golf course design. He has served as the president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects. And, in 2004 he received the Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, their highest and most prestigious honor, for his continuing lifetime commitment to the game of golf.
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REES JONES’ VISION FOR THE COURSE AT VINITERRA
“The overall design philosophy at Viniterra was to work with the natural site elements to create a variety of memorable holes that genuinely challenge more accomplished players, but remain playable and enjoyable for average and beginning golfers.
We wanted to create as much diversity as possible, in all aspects of the design, to help ensure that all players could enjoy each round.
The club will utilize five sets of tee markers on each hole to allow the club to shift each set of markers on a daily basis if so desired to create a wide range of yardage fluctuation, providing a continually varied experience for the members.
The diversity of the natural topography is unique and we worked very hard to insure the course maximized the various plateaus, rolls, and valleys of the site. Each hole fits the existing contours, so that very little grading was required.
By making the best use of the varied topography throughout the site, we were able to incorporate a variety of wetland areas, both as strategic hazards and as aesthetically unique course components. The site also features a nice blend of wooded and open areas, which creates more diversity among the holes and throughout the round.
This course also features a unique and dramatic collection of Par 3 holes. Varied in yardage and orientation, each hole incorporates a significant, natural 'draw' as a strategic hazard. And by including a variety of tees and angles of play, we ensured that each hole is also enjoyable for less experienced players.” —Rees Jones
The Club at Viniterra Golf Course features:
- A wide variety of natural elevations that change as much as 70 feet from tee to green on several holes
- Multiple tee boxes can be found on each hole to provide overall yardage and angle-of-play flexibility for golfers of all skill levels to have challenging but enjoyable play
- The course can measure anywhere between 5,300 and 7,600 yards depending on which tee markers a golfer elects to play
- Stately old-growth oak trees as corner points along several of the course's keyholes
- Estate homesites placed to have minimal impact on the golf experience
Not only will our superlative Rees Jones-designed Championship course provide every level of challenge and stunning views; The Club at Viniterra will also give golfers everything they need for a perfect day on the links. This exceptional clubhouse will be managed by ClubCorp of America. A fully stocked pro shop, practice ranges, and a teaching studio with professional instruction will be available. Viniterra will offer the very best of Virginia wine and golf.
