Ford s Colony offers three regulation eighteen hole resort courses the Blackheath Blue Heron and Marsh Hawk courses All three courses play through rolling terrain lined with mature pines and the fairways are all defined by a thick cut of rough The Blue Heron Course opened in June 2000 and was designed by architect Dan Maples It plays from 5,163 to 6,873 yards at a par of 72 and was created from 9 new holes combined with what was formerly known as the Blue Nine The Blackheath Course opened June 1999 and was also designed by Dan Maples This course is another combination of the preexisting Gold Course nine and nine new holes The Blackheath is designed as a links style course with rolling fairways lined by Colonial style homes and mature oaks sycamores and maples It plays from 4,605 to 6,621 yards and a par of 71 The Marsh Hawk also designed by Maples is similar in style to the Blackheath and Blue Heron courses The rolling fairways are flanked by mature trees and water on several occasions This course plays from 5,579 to 6,715 yards For additional information call the resort toll free at 800 334 6033 or visit Ford s Colony online at www fordscolony com