Leesburg, VA, – Lansdowne Resort has been named a 2024 Smart Stars Award winner in the Best Golf Resort category from Smart Meetings Magazine.
The resort’s 45 holes of golf harmonize with its rolling Potomac River Valley setting on 500 acres in Loudon County. Golf is available exclusively to members and resort guests.
The Robert Trent Jones, Jr. course is a 7,063-yard, par-72 where accurately judging the elevation changes is key to success. While friendly, the strategic layout demands golfers be at the top of their game.
The second 18-hole layout is designed by the legendary Great White Shark—Greg Norman. The course incorporates the undulations of its Potomac River setting as it winds through a mature hardwood forest and beside rocky outcroppings. Those natural elements combine with historic sites on the 3rd and 4th holes to form the course’s distinct character.
Additionally, Sharkbite—also designed by Norman—is nine holes long enough to present a challenge for experienced golfers looking for some quick play yet appealing for players of all ages and skill levels. Five sets of tees deliver total yardage of just over 2,300 from the back tees and just 870 yards from the juniors-only tee box.
Besides the three golf courses, Lansdowne Resort has a double-sided practice range, a golf academy for all levels of players and is among the few instructional facilities in the mid-Atlantic to offer an advanced biomechanics system to capture every swing motion, then analyze it – from address to follow-through – to determine strengths and weaknesses.
The Smart Stars Awards have become a meeting industry touchstone and continue to be an essential tool for planners worldwide. Smart Meetings readers are the dedicated audience that votes for their favorite properties in 31 prestigious categories, from airlines and airport hotels—across the country and the world—to hotel brands, golf resorts, conference centers—even cruise lines.
The winners were announced in Smart Meetings magazine and on the website at Smartmeetings.com.
Lansdowne Resort promises an unforgettable experience that seamlessly blends leisure activities and relaxation. Plan an itinerary that is easily customizable for every taste and type – romantic interludes, spa immersions, golf getaways, or family poolside relaxation.
Golf and golf + meetings packages are available. For more information and pricing log on to https://lansdowneresort.com/.
About Lansdowne Resort
Lansdowne Resort is a coveted wellness destination with environments created to promote the synergy of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Nestled into 500 bucolic acres overlooking the picturesque Potomac River, guests are invited to disconnect from the world and reconnect with themselves through experiences that encourage self-discovery. Players find their haven on 45 holes of challenging championship golf courses designed by Greg Norman and Robert Trent Jones Jr. Travelers enjoy an idyllic escape in the AAA Four Diamond award-winning resort’s myriad outdoor activities and state-of-the-art spa. Groups discover an oasis for productive meetings with innovative conference facilities and world-class dining and amenities. Located 30 miles outside Washington, D.C., and 12 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport. For more information, visit www.Lansdowneresort.com.
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