The Royal Virginian Golf Course Louisa, Virginia
The Royal Virginian Golf Course is a par-72 public course in Louisa, Virginia, playing 7,106 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 74.1 and slope of 140.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,106 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 74.1 / 140 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Louisa, Virginia, USA |
| Coordinates | 37.8356, -78.0079 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,106 | 72 | 74.1 | 140 |
| Blue | 6,806 | 72 | 72.7 | 138 |
| White | 6,543 | 72 | 71.5 | 135 |
| Gold | 5,980 | 72 | 68.7 | 126 |
| Red | 5,386 | 72 | 71.6 | 132 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 74.1/140 | 536 | 478 | 175 | 452 | 430 | 441 | 384 | 540 | 191 | 3627 | 462 | 521 | 556 | 333 | 186 | 382 | 195 | 398 | 446 | 3479 | 7106 |
| Blue 72.7/138 | 526 | 456 | 152 | 436 | 418 | 433 | 372 | 528 | 164 | 3485 | 431 | 504 | 542 | 322 | 167 | 370 | 179 | 374 | 432 | 3321 | 6806 |
| White 71.5/135 | 503 | 406 | 142 | 427 | 410 | 416 | 368 | 520 | 149 | 3341 | 395 | 489 | 533 | 316 | 155 | 362 | 169 | 360 | 423 | 3202 | 6543 |
| Gold 68.7/126 | 496 | 348 | 123 | 332 | 301 | 396 | 354 | 512 | 140 | 3002 | 383 | 472 | 516 | 294 | 142 | 354 | 159 | 334 | 324 | 2978 | 5980 |
| Red 71.6/132 | 426 | 343 | 118 | 327 | 297 | 357 | 347 | 449 | 133 | 2797 | 351 | 299 | 431 | 290 | 140 | 280 | 149 | 329 | 320 | 2589 | 5386 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (7,106 yards, 74.1/140)
Course rating 2.1 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold (5,980 yards, 68.7/126)
1,126 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 3.3 below par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,386 yards, 71.6/132)
1,720 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.4 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 10 par 4s.
The longest hole on the card at 556 yards. 16 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 175 yards. 118 from the Red tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Royal Virginian Golf Course?
The Royal Virginian Golf Course has a course rating of 74.1 and slope of 140 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 71.6 with a slope of 132.
How long is The Royal Virginian Golf Course?
From the back tees, The Royal Virginian Golf Course plays 7,106 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Royal Virginian Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 452-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Royal Virginian Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (7,106 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,386 yards).
Is The Royal Virginian Golf Course public or private?
The Royal Virginian Golf Course is a public golf course in Louisa, Virginia. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Royal Virginian Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Spring Creek Golf Club, Lake Monticello Golf Club, The Foundry Golf Club, Sycamore Creek Golf Course (Manakin-Sabot).
Is there a yardage book for The Royal Virginian Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Royal Virginian Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play The Royal Virginian Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Royal Virginian Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does The Royal Virginian Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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