Madison, VA has plenty of attractive features, but its golf courses are one thing that stands out.
There are tons to choose from, so let’s examine the highlights that outshine the rest.
7 of the Best Golf Courses Near Madison, VA
1. Shenandoah Golf Club
Shenandoah Golf Club is perfect for people visiting Madison on a day or weekend trip. You pay by the day and don’t need a membership to take advantage of the luscious courses. Around since 1966, there are nine holes for you to sample. Perfect if you don’t want your game to run long with the whole 18.
2. Meadowcreek Golf Course
Another public course, this one is a short drive from Madison and offers 13 time slots for you to play on any given day. There are several open slots on each, so there’s almost always a chance for you to get in and play. Established in 1974, the course has 155 acres of lush grass, lakes, flowers, and tremendous oak trees to view as you play.
3. Caverns Country Club
For another course with a view, the Caverns Country Club is nestled between the Shenandoah River and the Blue Ridge mountains. With landscape views and trees by the hundred, you’re in for a true leisurely, picturesque golfing experience. Available to play by the day, there are 18 holes you can peruse and when you’re done, the club provides meals and lodging.
4. Spring Creek Golf Club
Spring Creek Golf Club is known and loved nationwide. The courses are contoured but allow for an easy game with views of thick greenery along the way. The club caters to avid golfers, but you can also dine and book weddings and banquets there if you enjoy the venue.
5. Birdwood Golf Course
Another club course offering more than golf, Birdwood features endless greens for your golfing, but if you’re a novice, you can avail of lots of practice and instruction. Learn from a professional golfer and practice indoors with the golf simulator. Once you play a real game you can visit the spa and end the day with dining.
6. Woodstone Meadows Golf Course
One of the newer courses on this list, Woodstone Meadows has been around since 1998 and caters to novices and pros alike. The greens are mostly flat, far from mountainous, and are entirely beginner-friendly. Anyone can walk in and try out the 18-hole offerings, and if you’re feeling confident, take on the challenges in place for expert golfers and see how well you do.
7. Shenvalee Golf Resort
If you like variety, Shenvalee Golf Resort offers 27 holes broken down into nine-hole courses. All three courses have been used by PGA golfers, including the legendary Bobby Jones in 1927. There are modern additions too, such as a new sport called “FlingGolf” that the resort implemented in 2016. There’s plenty of fun, no matter your preference.
Your legs will be tired after walking all those courses, so stop by Madison Ford after your game to browse our vast range of new and used vehicles that you’re destined to adore.

