Championship Course Tee Times

Birdwood Golf Course is a premier Virginia golf destination featuring an 18-hole par-71 championship course designed by PGA legend Davis Love III. Spanning over 200 rolling acres, the course offers six tee sets (3,856-7,116 yards), bentgrass greens, and zoysia fairways. Ranked #7 in Virginia by Golf Magazine and recognized by Golf Digest, Birdwood serves as home course to University of Virginia golf teams and offers The Nest par-3 course and Ridges putting course for additional practice.

Golfers of all skill levels seeking a championship-caliber course with premium playing conditions. The six tee sets (3,856-7,116 yards) accommodate beginners through advanced players. Ideal for serious golfers, resort visitors, and those seeking a top-ranked Virginia course. The Nest par-3 course serves beginners and those working on short game.

Designed by PGA Professional Davis Love III and Love Golf Design, Birdwood Golf Course represents championship-level design across 200+ rolling acres in Charlottesville, Virginia. The par-71 layout measures between 3,856 and 7,116 yards depending on tee selection, with six tee sets ensuring appropriate challenge levels for all golfers.

The course features premium bentgrass greens—considered the premier putting surface for the region—paired with zoysia grass fairways known for lush resilience and climate adaptability. Bermuda grass tee boxes provide quick recovery from divots, while rough areas feature a mixture of fescue and blue grasses. Native areas showcase fine fescues creating an environmentally friendly links appearance with extensive visual appeal.

Beyond the championship course, Birdwood offers The Nest par-3 course—a unique six-hole layout designed as an 'approach course' with holes ranging from 61 to 135 yards. Marketed as 'golf in under an hour,' The Nest provides excellent short game practice and serves as an ideal introduction for beginning golfers or a quick lunchtime round.

The Ridges putting course adds nearly an acre (31,000 square feet) of practice space featuring 18 holes with slopes and ridgelines mimicking surrounding terrain and mountains. Located directly behind the clubhouse, Ridges is complimentary to guests making food or beverage purchases at Birdwood Bar and Grill. Members and hotel guests also enjoy access to a dedicated practice facility with bunker, putting green, and chipping green.

Birdwood Golf has earned recognition as #7 in Virginia by Golf Magazine and 'Best in State' honors from Golf Digest. Golf Week has recognized it among Best Resort Courses and 8th in Virginia. The course serves as the home facility for University of Virginia men's and women's golf programs.

Birdwood maintains Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary certification, demonstrating commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable golf course management. This certification involves ongoing monitoring of wildlife populations and habitat preservation across the property's 200+ acres.