Ford's Colony GC

Williamsburg, VA

www.fordscolony.com/golf/index.html

1992, Dan Maples
Blue 6769, 72.3, 124, 71
White 6182, 70.6, 120, 71
Fees: ~$105 Wknd High Season

Golfcourse.com Review: These twin regulation 18 hole resort courses were built on rolling hills and feature tall pines complimenting their beautiful scenery. The fairways on the original courses are defined by a thick cut of rough. The White/Red Course offers tree-lined fairways that are open, while its greens are medium in size and speed. There are ponds that come into play on several holes. The signature hole is #4, a 402-yard, par 4, requiring a precise tee shot up a dogleg fairway, then an approach shot to a well-bunkered green. There are twilight discount rates available. The Blue/Gold Course has fairly open fairways and greens that are somewhat undulating. There are water hazards that come into play on several holes and sand bunkers spread throughout the entire course. The signature hole is #8, a 192-yard, par 3, requiring a tee shot over water to the green. A new 9 hole course was added in April 2000.

Where To Grub: Washington Golf Monthly recommends the AAA Five Diamond Award-winning on-premisis dining room for superior cuisine, service, atmosphere, and 1000 varieties of wine. They also recommend The Williamsburg Inn, offering the coat-and-tie Regency Room, which boasts an incredible wine list to go with its meat and fish entrees. OR, for those willing to travel a bit from the hub of Williamsburg, there is the Fox Hunter Grille, located near the Chickahominy River, or the Kitchen at Powhatan Plantation. Be warned: the Kitchen only seats about two dozen, but what a meal. OR, The Whaling Company, 494 McLaws Circle, visible from Rt 60, serving somewhat upscale, quality seafood, recommended by Jeff. OR, if you don't mind a short drive, you GOTTA try Pierce's Pitt BBQ, (Rt 143, 447 E. Rochambeau Dr) in nearby Lightfoot (www.pierces.com ). Outstanding pulled pork smoked BBQ sandwiches, served with coleslaw on the sandwich. Got our food twice as fast as any McDonald's, even though the lunch crowd was starting to pour in, they move some people through here. About $6 for more great food than you could eat, and great service. Take a bottle of the sauce home for grillin'. Locals and friends of mine rave about the ribs & BBQ at Double D (Rt 60 about 1 mi. N of intersection with 199). T&L Golf magazine recommends: Berret's Seafood (119 S. Boundary St.) w/ fresh regional seafood, steaks, and chicken, with casual raw bar outside, $$$. OR, Old Chickahominy House (1211 Jamestown Rd), Southern breakfasts & lunches, $. And oh yeah, don't forget to visit Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens. Colonial Williamsburg Taverns (Shield's, King's Arms, Josiah Chowning's & Christiana Campbell's) offer servers in costume and Colonial-inspired cuisine, but tend to be pricey and crowded, $$$. OR, Food Network recommends the gourmet cuisine at Trellis, and their famous, decadent chocolate desserts are some of the best in the country.