The Virginian Bristol, Virginia
The Virginian is a par-71 public course in Bristol, Virginia, playing 7,087 yards from the Championship tees with a rating of 73.7 and slope of 137.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,087 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 73.7 / 137 |
| Tee Options | 17 |
| Location | Bristol, Virginia, USA |
| Coordinates | 36.6233, -82.0903 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 7,087 | 71 | 73.7 | 137 |
| Black | 7,025 | 72 | 73.5 | 136 |
| Black/Blue | 6,838 | 72 | 72.6 | 134 |
| Blue | 6,601 | 72 | 71.6 | 132 |
| Blue/White | 6,353 | 72 | 70.3 | 128 |
| White | 6,022 | 72 | 74.2 | 132 |
| White/Gold | 5,807 | 72 | 73 | 129 |
| Gold | 5,696 | 72 | 72.5 | 128 |
| Gold/Red | 5,368 | 72 | 70.4 | 126 |
| Red | 5,073 | 72 | 69.1 | 122 |
| Orange | 4,445 | 72 | 65.5 | 115 |
| White | 6,022 | 72 | 74.2 | 132 |
| White/Gold | 5,807 | 72 | 73 | 129 |
| Gold | 5,696 | 72 | 72.5 | 128 |
| Gold/Red | 5,368 | 72 | 70.4 | 126 |
| Red | 5,073 | 72 | 69.1 | 122 |
| Orange | 4,445 | 72 | 65.5 | 115 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship 73.7/137 | 414 | 190 | 548 | 491 | 379 | 449 | 328 | 209 | 454 | 3462 | 351 | 440 | 372 | 199 | 545 | 191 | 417 | 510 | 600 | 3625 | 7087 |
| Black 73.5/136 | 414 | 190 | 548 | 491 | 379 | 477 | 328 | 209 | 454 | 3490 | 351 | 440 | 372 | 229 | 545 | 191 | 417 | 438 | 552 | 3535 | 7025 |
| Black/Blue 72.6/134 | 414 | 190 | 534 | 459 | 379 | 477 | 328 | 176 | 418 | 3375 | 351 | 419 | 372 | 199 | 545 | 191 | 417 | 417 | 552 | 3463 | 6838 |
| Blue 71.6/132 | 384 | 162 | 534 | 459 | 360 | 449 | 303 | 176 | 418 | 3245 | 347 | 419 | 343 | 199 | 527 | 176 | 399 | 417 | 529 | 3356 | 6601 |
| Blue/White 70.3/128 | 384 | 162 | 496 | 416 | 360 | 449 | 303 | 176 | 359 | 3105 | 347 | 390 | 343 | 172 | 527 | 163 | 399 | 378 | 529 | 3248 | 6353 |
| White 74.2/132 | 348 | 136 | 496 | 416 | 326 | 391 | 290 | 158 | 359 | 2920 | 311 | 390 | 321 | 172 | 489 | 163 | 383 | 378 | 495 | 3102 | 6022 |
| White/Gold 73/129 | 315 | 136 | 457 | 384 | 326 | 391 | 290 | 137 | 340 | 2776 | 306 | 385 | 321 | 167 | 489 | 163 | 378 | 378 | 444 | 3031 | 5807 |
| Gold 72.5/128 | 315 | 116 | 457 | 384 | 300 | 385 | 289 | 137 | 340 | 2723 | 306 | 385 | 290 | 167 | 484 | 146 | 378 | 373 | 444 | 2973 | 5696 |
| Gold/Red 70.4/126 | 315 | 116 | 407 | 357 | 300 | 385 | 289 | 118 | 340 | 2627 | 282 | 311 | 290 | 146 | 465 | 128 | 327 | 348 | 444 | 2741 | 5368 |
| Red 69.1/122 | 279 | 85 | 407 | 357 | 279 | 359 | 253 | 118 | 302 | 2439 | 282 | 311 | 234 | 146 | 465 | 128 | 327 | 348 | 393 | 2634 | 5073 |
| Orange 65.5/115 | 279 | 85 | 345 | 265 | 220 | 359 | 253 | 118 | 235 | 2159 | 282 | 311 | 234 | 146 | 353 | 128 | 277 | 245 | 310 | 2286 | 4445 |
| White 74.2/132 | 348 | 136 | 496 | 416 | 326 | 391 | 290 | 158 | 359 | 2920 | 311 | 390 | 321 | 172 | 489 | 163 | 383 | 378 | 495 | 3102 | 6022 |
| White/Gold 73/129 | 315 | 136 | 457 | 384 | 326 | 391 | 290 | 137 | 340 | 2776 | 306 | 385 | 321 | 167 | 489 | 163 | 378 | 378 | 444 | 3031 | 5807 |
| Gold 72.5/128 | 315 | 116 | 457 | 384 | 300 | 385 | 289 | 137 | 340 | 2723 | 306 | 385 | 290 | 167 | 484 | 146 | 378 | 373 | 444 | 2973 | 5696 |
| Gold/Red 70.4/126 | 315 | 116 | 407 | 357 | 300 | 385 | 289 | 118 | 340 | 2627 | 282 | 311 | 290 | 146 | 465 | 128 | 327 | 348 | 444 | 2741 | 5368 |
| Red 69.1/122 | 279 | 85 | 407 | 357 | 279 | 359 | 253 | 118 | 302 | 2439 | 282 | 311 | 234 | 146 | 465 | 128 | 327 | 348 | 393 | 2634 | 5073 |
| Orange 65.5/115 | 279 | 85 | 345 | 265 | 220 | 359 | 253 | 118 | 235 | 2159 | 282 | 311 | 234 | 146 | 353 | 128 | 277 | 245 | 310 | 2286 | 4445 |
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 13 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Multiply your handicap index by 28 and add it to par. If the result exceeds the total yardage divided by 100, move up one tee.
Handicap 0-10: Championship (7,087 yards, 73.7/137)
The back tees offer the full test. Attack the 3 par 5s for birdie opportunities and respect the #1 handicap hole 4 (par 4, 491 yards). Use the shot dispersion model to find optimal targets on every approach.
Handicap 10-20: White/Gold (5,807 yards, 73/129)
This tee gives you a realistic chance to reach greens in regulation without brutal carries. Course management is key. Identify trouble spots and plan your misses to the safe side. Use the strokes gained data to find where you're leaving shots on the table.
Handicap 20+: Orange (4,445 yards, 65.5/115)
From here the course becomes about accuracy, not power. The short par 3 on hole 2 (85 yards) is a genuine birdie chance. Focus on finding fairways and keeping the ball in play.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Number 1 handicap hole. At 491 yards this is one of the longest par 4s on the course and demands a strong drive.
The easiest hole on the course and a genuine scoring opportunity. At 191 yards from the back tees, take dead aim at the centre of the green.
The longest hole on the course at 600 yards. Reachable in two for scratch golfers but a true three-shot hole for most. The smart play is two accurate shots to within wedge range.
The shortest par 3 at 190 yards. A wedge or short iron for most players. A birdie opportunity if you find the green.
The #2 handicap hole. A 440-yard par 4 that rewards accuracy off the tee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Virginian?
The Virginian has a course rating of 73.7 and slope of 137 from the back tees. From the Orange tees, the rating is 65.5 with a slope of 115.
How long is The Virginian?
From the back tees, The Virginian plays 7,087 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at The Virginian?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 4, a 491-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at The Virginian?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Championship tees (7,087 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Orange tees (4,445 yards).
Is The Virginian public or private?
The Virginian is a public golf course in Bristol, Virginia. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Virginian?
Nearby courses include The Olde Farm (Bristol), The Golf Club of Bristol (Bristol), Steel Creek Golf Course, The Cedars Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for The Virginian?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Virginian 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.
Does The Virginian have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs a 1,000-shot Monte Carlo simulation 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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