John LaFoy

Vermillion, SD

The Bluffs Golf Course overlooks the Missouri River valley in Vermillion, South Dakota, roughly a mile from the University of South Dakota campus. Designed by architect Patrick Wyss, it opened in 1996 and is carved from the natural bluff topography of the area. The front nine plays through groves of trees and around waterways, with water in play on five of the first six holes, while the back nine continues across rolling ground shaped by the river valley. The course serves as the home venue for University of South Dakota golf teams and Vermillion High School. The Bluffs is a municipally operated public course with a full-service clubhouse, group and individual lessons, and a walking path open to the community outside of play.

Last verified 2026-09-17

Stone Mountain, GA

The Lakemont Course at Stone Mountain Golf Club is located within Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta, Georgia, with views of the park's namesake granite monolith and adjoining Stone Mountain Lake. It is one of two 18-hole courses at the facility, alongside the Stonemont Course. Lakemont was designed by Georgia architect John LaFoy and opened in the late 1980s. The front nine winds around the lake with water in play on several holes, while the back nine moves through rock outcroppings and additional water hazards, with dramatic elevation changes throughout. Stone Mountain Golf Club is open to the public and operates year-round. The Lakemont Course plays to a par of 71, and golfers have access to shared practice facilities and a clubhouse known as the Commons.

Williamsburg, VA

Kiskiack Golf Club is an 18-hole course in Williamsburg, Virginia, built along a ridge above a natural bluff. The club opened for play in 1997 and was designed by golf course architect John LaFoy. The layout runs through tree-lined fairways with water features along a number of holes, and is generally considered walkable despite some demanding stretches for experienced players. Open fairways and scenic views also make the course approachable for less experienced golfers. Kiskiack operates as a semi-private club, with tee times open to the public alongside a membership program, a driving range, short-game practice area, and an on-site grill. The club also hosts outings and golf lessons for players of varying skill levels.

Raleigh, NC

Wildwood Green Golf Club in Raleigh opened in 1986 and was redesigned in 1996 by John LaFoy. The par-70 course plays about 6,500 yards over wooded, rolling ground, with Champion Bermuda greens added in 2017. It takes public play and has a full range, two putting greens and a practice bunker.

Goldsboro, NC

Lane Tree Golf Club in Goldsboro is a John LaFoy design that opened in 1992 along the Little River. The par-72 course reaches 7,016 yards over hilly ground, with 15 ponds and the river alongside five holes. It takes public play and has a large grass range and an event venue.

Shelby, NC

Cleveland Country Club in Shelby, North Carolina, was established in 1927 as the only private club in Cleveland County, positioned between Charlotte and Asheville. Sources differ on the original designer, with some crediting an early Donald Ross routing and the club's own materials attributing the current par-72 layout to architect John LaFoy. The course has undergone renovation of its bunkers and drainage in recent years. It plays over rolling Piedmont terrain and has served as a gathering place for area families for nearly a century.

Greenville, MS

Greenville Country Club in Greenville, MS has a challenging layout. The course is known for strategic holes and pristine conditions.

Clayton, NC

The Neuse Golf Club is a public course in Clayton, southeast of Raleigh, set along the Neuse River. The par-72 layout plays to about 7,000 yards over rolling terrain with the river affecting several holes, one of the better public tests in the eastern Triangle. It has been ranked among the best public courses in the state.