Williamsburg Virginia: Golf Capital of the East Coast

Williamsburg Virginia: Golf Capital of the East Coast by Elaine VonCannon Williamsburg Virginia is widely known among golf enthusiasts as the golf capital of the East Coast. Many avid golfers retire or relocate to Williamsburg, Virginia so they can be near a wide selection of courses. Following is a sampling of golf courses in Williamsburg, with links to their web sites, where you will find virtual tours, tour packages, and descriptions of the courses. Royal New Kent (http://www.traditionalclubs.com/ROYAL/) In 2002, Golf Digest deemed Royal New Kent a 4 1/2 star course. The course flows across 7, 372 yards of Virginia countryside and has been likened to Irish links. Tall grasses blowing in the wind against a backdrop of sharp, green, grassy knolls and hand-stacked rocks are the reason for this comparison to the Emerald Isle. Golfers are challenged by the opportunity for blind shots in the contoured fairways. Golfers appreciate the par 72 design with over 120 bunkers. Each hole offers many different playing options. Expect special treatment from curbside attendants, who greet you and unload your bags, and upon completion