WILLIAMSBURG — Colonial Williamsburg will soon break ground on The Shoe, a new nine-hole, par-3 golf course.
The groundbreaking comes a few months after Colonial Williamsburg announced plans for a new golf course at the former Spotswood course, which closed in December 2022. Initially, a developer wanted to put custom-built homes on the property, but the plan was withdrawn after criticism from the community.
The public is invited to a special groundbreaking ceremony on July 9.
One-third of the property originally slated for residential development — east of South England Street — will be transformed into The Shoe. Colonial Williamsburg hasn’t said what will become of the remainder of the Spotswood property.
“Created by award-winning golf course designer Rees Jones, The Shoe offers a smaller footprint that promises a fresh and accessible golfing experience featuring shorter play times and broader accessibility,” the foundation said in announcing the groundbreaking on Thursday. “It’s perfect for quick outings with friends, active families who are pressed for time, and golfers stepping onto the greens for the first time.”
Keith Jackson, Colonial Williamsburg’s vice president of hospitality, said The Shoe reflects the community’s desire “for a short, player-friendly course that complements our existing golf offerings.” The addition of The Shoe expands the resort’s portfolio to 45 holes of championship golf, he said in a news release.
Golf course architectural firm Rees Jones Inc. also designed Colonial Williamsburg’s Gold and Green courses.
“The Shoe has a physically smaller footprint, making the course easier to maintain and more enjoyable for guests looking to play a quick round,” Jackson said in the release.
Construction on The Shoe was expected to begin this month, with an opening planned in the summer of 2025. The public is invited to a special groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. on July 9 at the Golden Horseshoe Gold Course.
For more information about the course and to sign up for updates and invites, visit colonialwilliamsburghotels.com/golf/theshoe.
Kim O’Brien Root, kimberly.root@virginiamedia.com
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