About this course
London Downs Golf Club is located in Forest, Virginia, just west of Lynchburg and east of Bedford, with views toward the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The 18-hole course was designed by architect Russell Breeden and opened in 1991. It plays to a par of 72 with four sets of tees ranging from about 4,965 yards to 6,938 yards, including water hazards that come into play on several holes, such as an all-carry par 3 over water at the second hole.
London Downs operates as a semi-private club serving daily-fee golfers from the Lynchburg area alongside a membership program. Facilities include a grass tee practice area, putting green, and a full-service clubhouse with a pavilion.
Type
Parkland
Region
Southeast
Holes
18
Par
72
Yardage
6,938
Established
1991
LooperScore
73.8
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Design & architects
- Russell Breeden, architect
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Ashley Plantation Golf Club
Wirtz, VA · 35 mi away
Ashley Plantation Golf Club sits amid the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Daleville, Virginia (near Wirtz/Roanoke), with tee boxes positioned to take in mountain views. The course was designed by architect Russell Breeden and opened in 1999, incorporating the property's steep slopes into its routing. Originally built with 27 holes, the club now operates an 18-hole layout with bentgrass greens and fairways, along with a driving range and practice areas. Ashley Plantation operates as a semi-private club under Runk & Pratt Golf, offering member benefits alongside daily play for the public.
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