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all looked longingly to the helpless ball in flight, knowing that it’s doomed to make a splash, never to be seen again. And we all know the instantaneous elation of that ball miraculously finding firm ground on the other side. This is undoubtedly what Jones had in mind a half-century ago when he boldly designed four par 3s, each hole span- ning the same body of water and each one distinct in character and similar in the anxiety they instill. Even after a 1998 restoration conducted by Rees on his father’s original design, the Gold Course only stretches to 6,817 yards from the longest tees. “I didn’t feel like I was doing a renovation or even a restoration,” the younger The Golden Horseshoe, sporting its own incredible lineage coupled with hotels, restaurants, and exhibits, could just be America’s most unique golf resort. 80 february 2013 usairwaysmag.com photos (from left) by chris arace and peter lang Golfers of all ages and abilities will enjoy the picturesque courses of the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club. Jones explains. “I felt like I was finishing my father’s work. Golf course architecture changed a lot in the ’70s and ’80s, and we were able to do things that my father simply wasn’t able to do back in the early ’60s.” The greens are small and wellprotected, and the risk/reward nature of many of its holes still challenges top golfers — and finds a place in their dimpled hearts. “The Golden Horseshoe is one of the great spots I have ever been anywhere in the world. It is where my daughter got married,” says Lanny Wadkins, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. “The golf courses themselves stand up to any golf complex anywhere.” When The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation began planning another golf course in the 1980s, it seemed logical to contact the original designer’s son. So Rees Jones broke ground on the Green Course. “We wanted to complement the Gold but to give guests a little variety,” Rees says. “We also wanted to make it a little more forgiving so it could be enjoyed by players of all levels.” Glen Byrnes, director of golf and recreation at “the Horseshoe,” has been on staff for 26 years. When he speaks about the club, it’s with the passion of a historian, telling familiar tales as if for the first time. And like everything in Williamsburg, the answers to simple questions come with a story. In 1716, colonial Governor Alexander Spotswood led the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe over the Blue Ridge Mountains into the Shenandoah Valley. It’s believed that each man who survived the arduous journey received a jeweled horseshoe made of gold. The Spotswood Course, a ninehole executive track that shares the Gold Course clubhouse, challenges the short games of even the best players. It also allows less-experienced players to develop their games or just enjoy some time on the course. http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - February 2013

US Airways - February 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Best Literary Pilgrimages
Wine & Dine: Top Chefs on This Year's Trends
Wine & Dine: Comfort Food
Great Escapes: Secret Mexican Hideaways
Adventure: Best Hikes in the Valley of the Sun
Gear Up: Romantic Gestures
Destination 48: Phoenix
Travel Feature: La Magnifica Costa del Pacifico
US Airways Feature: Sky-High Sips
Best of Living: Scottsdale Saddles Up
Special Section: Chateau on Central
Best of Living: The Reef Residences at Atlantis
Williamsburg: Rediscovering the Revolutionary City
Arts Spotlight: Ovation
Special Section: Kentucky
Riding Lessons: Miller School of Albemarle
The Arts of Orange County
Must Read: Pandora's Lunchbox by Melanie Warner
Great Dates
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: US Airways' Do Crew
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - February 2013