CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Keswick Hall – the acclaimed 600-acre luxury resort set in Virginia’s scenic Wine Country – announces its celebrated Pete Dye-designed golf course, Full Cry, is ranked No. 4 in Golfweek Magazine’s just-released 2021 list of “Best Courses You Can Play” in Virginia.
This coveted positioning joins numerous tributes bestowed on Keswick Hall including recently being honored with the prestigious Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Award for “Best Golf Resorts in the Americas” for the sixth consecutive year. The exceptional layout also sits at No. 49 Golfweek’s “Top 100 Resort Courses in the U.S.” Upon opening in 2014 to rave reviews, Full Cry was named one of Golf Digest’s “Best New Courses” in the U.S.
The elite luxury destination is currently in the final stages of a comprehensive hotel and amenities renovation headed by owners Molly and Robert Hardie in conjunction with global design firm Hart Howerton. Due to open this summer, the results will showcase the integrity of the original elegant structure and provide an even more luxurious and modern setting for Keswick Hall’s guests to savor a true world-class experience.
The impressive renovation highlights include an increase in the number of guest rooms from 48 to 80, dramatic new horizon pool, and inspiring food and beverage outlets under the direction of acclaimed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten who will oversee the property’s culinary operations. Work on a luxurious new spa is additionally underway.
“It’s such a high honor for Full Cry to continue to receive accolade after accolade from the most prestigious golf publications,” says Robert Hardie. “The coming months at Keswick Hall are an exciting time as we’ll be unveiling the results of our remarkable renovation and welcoming golf travelers to visit us and enjoy one of the truly special getaways in the U.S.”
For more information on Keswick Hall visit www.keswick.com or call 434.979.3440.
About Keswick Hall
Set in the historic Wine Country of central Virginia, Keswick Hall is a 600-acre luxury resort. The resort’s Pete Dye-designed course, Full Cry at Keswick Club, is currently ranked No. 49 in Golfweek’s prestigious “Best Resort Courses” list for 2020 after debuting on the coveted list in 2016. The layout is also ranked No. 4 in Golfweek’s 2021 list of “Best Courses You Can Play” in Virginia and was named one of Golf Digest’s “Best New Courses” in the U.S. shortly after opening in the fall of 2014.
Keswick Hall – centrally located — is an easy two-hour drive from the Washington D.C. metro area and just over three hours from Baltimore and 3.5 hours from Raleigh, N.C. Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is 30 minutes away. Richmond International Airport (RIC) is an easy 60-minute drive.
MEDIA CONTACT:
David Wood
Buffalo Agency
703.635.0577
dwood@buffalo.agency
