Hawk Hollow

This is my new favorite course in Virginia. It has everything: Elevation. Tight wooded holes. Open field holes. Throwing up. Throwing down. Out of the woods, across a stream into an open field back in ... show more ›

This is my new favorite course in Virginia. It has everything: Elevation. Tight wooded holes. Open field holes. Throwing up. Throwing down. Out of the woods, across a stream into an open field back into a wooded green. An amazing course on a very beautiful piece of property. If you get the opportunity to play this course, do not miss it.

Outstanding course that should be enjoyable for all playing levels. Yes, there are a couple of holes which will wear you out if you don't have a big arm, but there is a great mix that allows for many ... show more ›

Outstanding course that should be enjoyable for all playing levels. Yes, there are a couple of holes which will wear you out if you don't have a big arm, but there is a great mix that allows for many different skills to come into play. The OB areas are fair and don't require huge precision throws to avoid. The terrain is challenging, with several holes that see substantial elevation changes. Hiking boots are a must, and be sure to pack a generous amount of water. It's a private course with limited times to schedule a round but if you get the opportunity to play there grab it and savor the experience.

Top notch disc golf in the Piedmont of VA. In terms of variety, HH has it all. Elevation, distance, woods, huge open bomber holes, into the woods shots, out of the woods shots, water (creek) OB, some ... show more ›

Top notch disc golf in the Piedmont of VA. In terms of variety, HH has it all. Elevation, distance, woods, huge open bomber holes, into the woods shots, out of the woods shots, water (creek) OB, some fence (cattle fencing) OB and all baskets are Innova DiscCatcher Pros. The creek crossings are all solid, but depending upon the season and height of the water in the creek, you may not find the discs that find the creek.

The trees are lovely and mature and as such, not much of green briar and other undergrowth to deal with like some other Eastern US courses. The open holes are pasture. Get over yourself if you must play off of manicured cement teepads. Its not gonna happen at HH since it is a working farm so grab some sturdy hiking boots and enjoy the experience. The main 18 will challenge anyone's best game and is worthy of being called a true destination course (when open for play). Occasionally, for special occasions, the letters holes are available to play. Bonus. Cart friendly? Moderately so.

If you are planning to play for the first time, find a course sherpa to play with you. The walks between some holes are long enough that the tees are not conspicuous. Also, several of the drives are either far enough uphill or downhill that you won't see the basket from the tee. That being said, as challenging as the terrain is, the course plays extremely fair. Play two rounds and fatigue may set in on the final 9 if you aren't up for the glorious walk up and down and up and down the course.

Finally, if you are really lucky and get to play in the fall, you might find yourself having the opportunity to pick up some delicious Hawk Hollow farm to table goodies like Hawk Hollow Heat (hot sauce) or home made pickles. Seriously, don't pass on these.