This course was sculpted out of the mountain terrain It is fair for both intermediate and beginning golfers yet still an enjoyable test for the scratch golfer The scenery is magnificent on this course The fairways are wide and the medium sized greens are fast Water hazards creeks waterfalls and ravines come into play on many holes and the terrain is hilly so it can be strenuous to walk The most picturesque hole is 9 a 203 yard par 3 offering a 180 degree view of the Blue Ridge Mountains This dramatic par 3 drops in elevation as much as 125 feet to a large green that is well bunkered This is the home course of designer Tom Fazio