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Community Rankings · 2026

Best Golf Courses in Virginia

Community-ranked golf courses in Virginia, rated by real golfers using First Loop's Elo comparison system. Current top courses: Kinloch Golf Club, Country Club of Virginia, Washington Golf & Country Club.

  1. #1
    Kinloch Golf Club

    Manakin-Sabot, VA

    8.7/10
  2. #2 8.3/10
  3. #3 8.3/10
  4. #4
    Ford's Colony Country Club

    Williamsburg, VA

    8.2/10
  5. #5
    Royal New Kent Golf Club

    Providence Forge, VA

    8.2/10
  6. #6 8.1/10
  7. #7 8.1/10
  8. #8 8.1/10
  9. #9
    Belmont Country Club

    Ashburn, VA

    8.0/10
  10. #10
    Golden Horseshoe Golf Club

    Williamsburg, VA

    8.0/10
  11. #11 8.0/10
  12. #12 8.0/10
  13. #13
    1757 Golf Club

    Dulles, VA

    7.4/10
  14. #14
    Aeropines Golf Club

    Virginia Beach, VA

    7.4/10
  15. #15
    Algonkian Golf Course

    Sterling, VA

    7.4/10
  16. #16
    Amelia Golf & Country Club

    Amelia Courthouse, VA

    7.4/10
  17. #17 7.4/10
  18. #18 7.4/10
  19. #19
    Augustine Golf Club

    Stafford, VA

    7.4/10
  20. #20
    Ballyhack Golf Club

    Roanoke, VA

    7.4/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best golf course in Virginia?

According to the First Loop community, the top-ranked golf course in Virginia is Kinloch Golf Club, followed by Country Club of Virginia and Washington Golf & Country Club. Rankings are based on real golfer Elo comparisons.

How many golf courses are in Virginia?

First Loop has 325 golf courses listed in Virginia. Community rankings are updated continuously as golfers log rounds and rate courses head-to-head.

How are golf courses in Virginia ranked on First Loop?

First Loop uses an Elo rating system — the same method used in chess and sports. Golfers who have played multiple courses compare them head-to-head, and the rankings reflect the community's collective opinion, not a single editorial panel.

Are these the best public golf courses in Virginia?

First Loop ranks all golf courses in Virginia — public, semi-private, and private — based on real golfer reviews. Filter or browse individual course pages to see green fees, conditions ratings, and community reviews for each.