Hermitage Country Club
Hermitage Country Club is a country club and private recreational facility located in Manakin Sabot in eastern Goochland County, Virginia, a suburb of the state capital of Richmond. Founded in 1900 in Richmond, it is one of the oldest golf clubs in Virginia.
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| Coordinates | 37°38′50″N 77°42′16″W / 37.64722°N 77.70444°W |
| Location | Manakin Sabot, Virginia, U.S. |
| Established | October 24, 1900 |
| Type | Private |
| Total holes | 36 |
| Events hosted | Crestar Classic (1983–1990) |
| Greens | Creeping bentgrass |
| Fairways | Creeping bentgrass |
| Website | Official website |
| Manakin | |
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| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,965 yards (6,369 m) |
| Course rating | 61.5–73.1 |
| Slope rating | 108–133 |
| Sabot | |
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| Par | 72 |
| Length | 7,048 yards (6,445 m) |
| Course rating | 62.3–74.2 |
| Slope rating | 110–138 |
Construction of the club's first permanent home in the Lakeside section of Henrico County was completed in 1917. The golf course, originally designed by A. W. Tillinghast and remodeled in 1940 by Donald Ross, hosted the PGA Championship in 1949, the first and only time a men's major championship was ever held in the state.
In the 1970s, the club sold its old property to the county and moved to their current location in Manakin Sabot. Current amenities include two 18-hole golf courses, one of which was renovated by Arthur Hills in 2000, a fitness center, and dining facilities.
History edit
The club was organized on October 24, 1900, as "Hermitage Golf Club" by Berkeley Williams and a number of other Richmond businessmen, making it the 4th oldest country club in Virginia.[1][2] In July 1916, the group was incorporated as "Hermitage Country Club" after its application was approved by the State Corporation Commission.[3][4]
The club hosted the PGA Championship in 1949, at the course that later became Henrico County's Belmont Golf Course. Sam Snead won his second PGA Championship that year with a 3&2 victory over Johnny Palmer in the final match.
Facilities edit
Hermitage has a large pool, four indoor and eight outdoor tennis courts, two 18-hole golf courses (Manakin and Sabot), a full gym and weight room, and two dining rooms.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Hermitage Golf Club". Richmond Times-Dispatch. October 25, 1900. p. 1. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ . Archived from the original on December 18, 2007. Retrieved November 18, 2010.
- ^ Matson, Bruce H. (2000). Hermitage Country Club: A History of Its First 100 Years, 1900–2000. Virginia Beach: Donning Company. ISBN 9781578640959.
- ^ "Hermitage Secures Incorporation Papers". Richmond Times-Dispatch. July 9, 1916. p. 11. Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links edit
- Official website
37°38′50″N 77°42′16″W / 37.64722°N 77.70444°W