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Battle in virginia’s Fastest Growing golf destination.Southern golf starts here with incredible values, variety,hospitality in half the drive from other destinations.

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THE BEST IN SOUTHERN HOSPITALITYFor over a decade, greater Fredericksburg,Virginia has been making its name as “thesouthern destination” for golfers lookingfor early spring and late fall trip options.Weather is milder than that of northerndestinations or destinations at the samelatitude, because of being inland, nohigher elevation affect and less wind.

The thing that sets this destination apart is itseagerness to please and “Southern StyleHospitality.” Golfers are greeted warmly withred carpet treatment, and the destinationexperiences far fewer golfers than theoverpopulated Myrtle Beach destination. Thenews is traveling, and it’s no longer a best keptsecret now. Golfers can rest assured however,while there is growth, southern hospitality inthis region will never change. It is why weconsider it one of our favorite destinationsand some of our best partnerships with golfcourses and accommodations.

ALL ROADS LEAD TOFREDERIckSBURG!Conveniently located just south ofWashington DC and along I-95, golferscan access the destination from a variety of

cities throughout the East. Some golferstravel southbound along I-81 to I-66 andRt. 17 and some travel east of I-95 throughsouthern Maryland via Rt. 301 intoVirginia. No matter your origination point,this destination is an easy drive, far lessthan that of its South-Atlanticcounterparts and sure to deliver. Golferswill find that this region is a verycentralized point for friends driving andeven flying, thanks to the availability of 3airports – Reagan National, Dulles andBWI. If golf is your thing to do for areunion, then Fredericksburg, Virginia isone to seriously consider.

FREDERIckSBURG’S I-95GOLF TRAILOn the northern end of this golf trail isOld Hickory, in Woodbridge, Virginia.It’s a great golf course to either start yourgolf trip with or end it, or combines wellwhen staying in the Stafford area at theBest Western Aquia. As you drive southinto Stafford County, you will find several

golf courses – The Gauntlet, CannonRidge and Augustine.

As you travel south towards Fredericksburg,you will find the majority of the hotels atexit 130 where Central Park Plaza resideswith 100 shops and restaurants combined.The hotels at this exit include the BestWestern Fredericksburg on Plank Road, theNuevo Inn across the street (formerly theQuality Inn) and the Hampton Inn,conveniently tucked within Central Park.To the west of this exit is Meadows Farms,not far off of Rt. 3, while to the east of thisexit off of Rt. 3 is Cameron Hills.

One more exit south at exit 126 are both theWytestone Suites and Lee’s Hill, only milesfrom one another. At this exit are severalshopping centers with varying restaurantchains to choose from. The furthest south golf

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option is Pendleton which resides only 10minutes off of Exit 110 on I-95 and is worththe drive. All together, this region offers 5hotels and 8 golf courses, giving golfers aweek’s worth of options if desired. Experiencethe Virginia I-95 Golf Trail for yourself!

BROAD cOURSE SELEcTIONOne of the nicest things about this regionis the broad diversity of golf courses. Whilethe list may seem small, the courses offeredin this destination are some of Virginia’sbest and vary greatly. There are traditionallayouts such as Augustine, Cameron Hills,Cannon Ridge, The Gauntlet, Lee’s Hilland Old Hickory. There is the truly uniquelayout of Meadows Farms, a mix oftraditional with memorable. And there isPendleton holding the only title of a linksstyle layout.

Augustine reopened last fall after asignificant re-haul of its fairways, greens tobent grass and a renovation of theclubhouse. Comments thus far fromgolfers have been very positive and we feelconfident that this golf course will deliveranother high-end golf experience thatgolfer’s desire. This golf course is run bythe same team that runs Old Hickory, asolid team known for upholding higher

standards for conditions and service.Augustine gets you right from the start,with their infamous split fairway with alarge tree and long fescue grass growingright through the middle. You pick yourside and hope for the best!

Cameron Hills is a surprisingly nice layoutand incredible value for golfers looking for acooler experience within the shade of trees.Additionally, it offers some rollingtopography unlike many of the golf tracks inthe region and its proximity to the PatuxentRiver and literal waterfront watering holes,makes this course even more desirable. Thiscourse has fair tee placement, goodconditions with a natural design to it, butwithout over-manufactured obstacles andtricks. Don’t get confused however withthinking you will be bored playing CameronHills, as each hole is different and will keepup your interest.

Cannon Ridge has long been consideredone of the favorites within Virginia andthe Fredericksburg region with its bentgrass fairways. A solid track that is less thana decade old, it offers golfers five sets oftees to allow golfers the level of challengethey may or may not want. Some tees areplaced to force a carry over a watershedarea with long brush, while some tees give

you the advantage on the other side. Youwill also experience a different feel withthe two varying nines, which will give youvariety and interest during your entireround. The modern clubhouse offersgolfers a casual environment for the 19thhole, with the option for packageddinners, for those interested.

The Gauntlet, so appropriately named as aPB Dye layout, has been challenging golfersfor years. Designed in typical PB style, thiscourse wraps around and utilizes thenatural waterfront challenges of aninety-acre lake. You will want to pick yourtees and clubs carefully, as a wrongdecision could result in a painful roundthat will require a second chance atredemption! Some masochistic golfersactually design their day with that logic inmind – with the first round being the ‘play

Fun Tour Facts &To Dos• George Washington’s family

home tours

• Civil War tours, ghost tours

• Fredericksburg River Cruise

• Winery tours

• Shopping at malls, Central Parkand downtown

• Quantico National MarineMuseum

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The Rick Jacobson designedAugustine Golf Club wascarved from the gentle rollinghills of Stafford County. It’semerald green fairwaysprovide dramatic contrast tothe natural pine, hardwood forest, and wildlifethat call Augustine home. Located just 30 milesfrom the Washington Beltway, golfers will finda country club atmosphere awaits them fromthe valet bag drop to the impeccable conditions.This just may be the most beautiful and naturalgolf course you will ever play. An awardwinning restaurant and other amenities setAugustine Golf Club in a class by itself.

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Step on to the demanding andmeticulously maintainedCameron Hills Golf Links, thepremier course of the NorthernNeck of Virginia, just 30minutes east of Fredericksburg. Designed sothat no fairway is adjacent to another, this18-hole championship course allows all golfersto enjoy the rolling beauty and challenge of atrue links style course. On-site driving range,practice green and club house complete yourexperience. Try one of three “ChesapeakeBay” nearby restaurants to quench a desire forMaryland crabs or waterfront dining for aunique end of your golf day.

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Spread out over 200acres of Virginiac o u n t r y s i d e ,Cannon Ridge GolfClub is a magnificent test of golf. Bemanand Weed used L-93 Bent grassthroughout the greens, tee boxes andfairways to cut through the rollingfarmland, bluffs, ravines and woodlandterrain. This par 71 layout measures justunder 7,000 yards from the championshiptees and has been ranked the secondtoughest public course in Virginia. Fivesets of tee boxes make the course playablefor golfers of all skill levels.

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The Power of History.Lee’s Hill, awarded the2009 Best ofFredericksburg Awardin the Public Golf Courses category. Lee’s HillGolf club is one of the pioneers of upscale golfin the region and offers a challenging golfexperience on a Bill Love designedchampionship course. Our beautiful layoutwinds throughout authentic civil war battletrenches and the actual campsite of GeneralRobert E. Lee’s troops during the Battle ofFredericksburg. Lee’s Hill offers a completepractice facility, a fully stocked pro shop, and afull-service clubhouse.

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it safe’ bet and the second round played asbest ball and nearly anything goes!

Lee’s Hill is the regions oldest and longeststanding golf course, designed years ago as asemi-private club for a housing community.Over the years, it changed hands a few timesand saw a decline in rounds andmembership. Three years ago the coursechanged hands and it has its own Cinderellastory of sort. It has one of the highestmemberships of local semi-private clubs, itsconditions are the best the course has everhad, as a result rounds and service haveincreased. This traditional and solid layoutis a must play in order to see how the regionfirst got its start as a golfers town.

Meadows Farms is the region’s mostunique track, certainly not a golf coursethat you would find in your own neck ofthe woods. To begin with, it offers golfers28 holes of golf. That’s right, 28 and not27, figuring that many golfers need to brushoff the dust with a practice hole. Designedby its owner to bring golf experiences fromaround the country to the everyday golfer,each hole is an original or a knock off ofsignature holes of renowned golf courses.Strategically priced for that same golfer,Meadows strives to deliver a great value andtruly unique experience that has gotten theattention of Golf Digest, GolfStyle, andPenthouse magazines.

A newer course addition is Pendleton,which opened within the last decade by alocal developer. It provides golfers with avery private setting with only a few homesbuilt around it and covers a very large spacewhich accentuates its links style layout. Thisis a peaceful round to enjoy, but still withchallenge. It’s just you and the ball (plusnumerous bunkers), thanks to the quietsurroundings and more remote setting. Inthe peak warmer season, the course’s longfescue grass will threaten to swallow you andyour ball up, as a visual reminder of howimportant it is to stay on the fairway.

Last, but certainly not least, is Old Hickory– a traditional golf course with asemi-private feel and more formalclubhouse. It offers a feeling of being amember for the day, as it’s a favorite of DCgolfers and transients in addition to thelocal golfers that live in the housing that

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Take the test of golfingskill at the aptly namedGauntlet Golf Club.Opened in 1995, thispar 72, 6,900-yard, P. B.Dye championship layout features lushzoysia fairways and smooth, consistent,bent grass greens. The Gauntlet has madeits mark, receiving recognitions such as GolfDigest’s “Top 10 New Courses to Play in theUS” and Washington Golf Monthly’s “100Best Courses to Play in the Mid-Atlantic.”The Gauntlet aims to please the mostdemanding players with 4 sets of tees.

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Meadows Farms is a‘must-play’ because of itsunique layout. This courseis “…a cornucopia of theunconventional” asdescribed by Golf DigestJanuary 2009 and features:the longest hole in the U.S. (841-yard par 6);the waterfall hole that requires a carryoverdrive to land on the green sitting atop of a45-foot tall waterfall. Owner Bill Meadows“…wanted the course to be so unusual thatevery hole would be like starting a newcourse.” Three sets of 9-holes allow golfers toplay all day just minutes from Fredericksburg!

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Wide-open fairways thatwind through thenatural tributaries ofBeaver Creek await youat Old Hickory.Architect Tim Freeland utilized acombination of long, undulating holes,elevated greens and ample bunkers to createa course that requires thought, precisionand strategy. The greens feature A4 bentgrass, known for making fast greens. Manyof the holes force golfers to measure theirrisks and rewards. Fortunately, all four setsof tees are elevated so that golfers can seethe challenges ahead.

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Pendleton Golf Club isconveniently located 1.5miles from Interstate 95in Ladysmith, Virginia.Pendleton is challengingfor golfers of all skill levels, with beautifulholes in a country setting. The practicefacility is second to none with a one acregrass teeing area and multiple target greenswith exact yardages. A practice putting andchipping green are also available to get yourround off to a great start. Outstandingmaintenance practices, and great customerservice will make your round an experienceyou will never forget.

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Top 10 virginia Golf TripsWeekender “55 Challenge” Package

2 Nights, 3 Rounds (Fri-Sun)55 holes of golf that starts at Meadows Farms

2 rounds, (27 holes plus a practice hole)

“traditional” Build Up Package

2 Nights, 3 Rounds (Fri-Sun)Take the ‘rough’ out of your game this spring and

build up each day on traditional layouts.

spring “Quick Fix” Package

2 Nights, 3 Rounds (Mon-Wed)Get your swing off to a stronger start with a trip

that gives you access to golf academies every day.

“Professionals’ Pairings” Package

3 Nights, 4 Rounds (Mon-Thu)For the ‘bent grass’ only group, when course

conditions are paramount — a combination for the

most discerning golfer.

“southern stretch” Package

3 Nights, 4 Rounds (Mon-Thu)An itinerary built in the southern end of the region

with traditional, unique and links-style layouts.

“tough northerners” Package

3 Nights, 4 Rounds (Mon-Thu)Play courses closer to the Northern Virginia region

with the toughest traditional layouts.

“traditional retirees savings” Package

5 Nights, 5 Rounds (Mon-Sat)These courses offer mid-day senior pricing to help retirees

get on the greens without spending a lot of green!

Canadians’ “on Par for southern

Golf” Package

8 Nights, 8 Rounds (Sat-Sun)For Canadians looking for a southern golf

experience, an 8-day itinerary sure to build on both

value and challenge.

“Ladies only” Golf Package

2 Nights, 3 Rounds (Fri-Sun)The best layouts for women in the region with fair

red tee placements and fewer carry-over shots.

“Hallowed Ground sesquicentennial”

Golf Package

2 Nights, 3 Rounds (Sun-Tue)Includes three golf courses with hallowed ground

civil war markers throughout or surrounding the

course.

to view the specifics of each package, visit:

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Best Western Aquia is locatedin Stafford, Virginia. The hotelwas rated number one in thenation for their complimentaryfull breakfast. Mick’s Bar andGrill is located next to the hotel.

BeST weSTeRn AquiAquAnTiCO inn

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# Standard Rms 119

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Indoor Pool

Outdoor Pool 4

Restaurant on Site 4

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Located just off Interstate 95,exit 130-A. It is a family ownedand operated, award-winninghotel that features truesouthern hospitality. The BestWestern Fredericksburg is in a fantasticlocation near historic sites and attractions.

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# Standard Rms 107

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Hampton is a leading brand inquality hotels. Guests enjoy theOn The House™ Hot Breakfast,served daily, and On the Run™Breakfast Bags (weekdays). Each player receives acomplimentary “Golfer’s Goody Bag” filledwith snacks, coupons, and a souvenir.

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# Standard Rms 86

# Suites 36

# Hospitality Rms 2

Indoor Pool

Outdoor Pool 4

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Nuevo Inn & Suites isconveniently located at exit130A off I-95. Hotel offers adeluxe complimentary hotbreakfast and freshly baked cookies in theafternoon. Eight restaurants within walkingdistance. Pet-friendly rooms available.

nuevO inn & SuiTeSneAR CenTRAl PARk

2310 PLANK ROAD • FREDERICKSBURG

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# Standard Rms 157

# Suites 3

# Hospitality Rms 2

Indoor Pool

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Lounge on Site

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Internet Access 4


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Wytestone Suites has been voted“Best Hotel In Fredericksburg”for the past five years. From themoment you enter theWyteStone Suites, the hotel provides yourgroup with all the comforts of home. Guestsenjoy a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet.

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surrounds the golf course. Bent grassfairways and pristine conditions welcomegolfers or say farewell to golfers endingtheir trip to the Fredericksburg region.Owned and managed by the same team atAugustine, this course offers another greatpremium course option for golfers.

BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUckWithout a doubt, it is hard to beat theFredericksburg destination for the bestbang for the buck. Even peak season tripsare a great value when comparing thecaliber and variety of golf to otherdestinations. Looking for a great summervalue? This region can offer even greatervalue without the typical spikes in hotelroom occupancies, as well as golf. Sign upfor the Genesis e-newsletter and visit ourBlog site to find out more on greatsummer deals in Fredericksburg.

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