Last Update :12/14/2015

Keswick Hall's Full Cry Honored In '2015 Best New Courses' List By Golf Digest

(CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) - Keswick Hall and Golf Club - the acclaimed 600-acre luxury resort set in Virginia's scenic Hunt Country - announces its Pete Dye-design, Full Cry at Keswick Golf Club, has been named to Golf Digest's prestigious "2015 Best New Courses" list.

This distinction is the third major honor Keswick Hall and Golf Club has garnered in less than a year. In Feb., the resort received the Forbes Five-Star Award for its exceptional level of luxury and service. This past Nov. Full Cry debuted at No. 47 in Golfweek's "Best Resort Courses" list for 2016. Only 10 courses were selected for this year's Golf Digest "Best New Courses" award.

Full Cry - a hunting term describing the call of hounds that have found the scent and are in hot pursuit of their mark - is the destination's signature amenity. With the exception of one hole, the greens on Full Cry have open fronts and are approachable by low "links-style" run-up shots or through the air allowing for multiple shot maker options. Players of all abilities will savor the "Old School Pete Dye" experience.

"We've honored to receive this coveted recognition from Golf Digest," says Greg Sligh, President and Managing Director of Keswick Hall. "The three major awards our resort has received this year place us as one of the preeminent vacation and golf destinations in the U.S."

Perfect to enjoy golf in the area Thomas Jefferson once described as the "Eden of the U.S.," the Pete Dye Golf Package starts at $319 (Monday - Thurs.). It includes a one-night stay in Keswick Hall's elegant boutique hotel, one round on Full Cry (plus complimentary replay), and "Grab and Go" breakfast. Perfect for a couple's getaway, a second golfer may be added for $75.

The region is home to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, the University of Virginia and numerous outdoor pursuits, drawing history buffs, wine lovers, sports enthusiasts and nature seekers year-round. Keswick Hall features newly refreshed upscale accommodations, spa services, fine dining at Fossett's, and myriad amenities. Highly decorated, it has attained Condé Nast Traveler "gold" status, and is one of Travel + Leisure's 500 "World's Best Hotels." 

For more information on Keswick Hall visit keswick.com or call 434.979.3440.

About Keswick Hall and Golf Club
Set in the historic hunt and wine country of central Virginia, Keswick Hall is a 600-acre boutique resort featuring 48 private guest rooms. The northern wing of the luxury resort hotel contains historic Villa Crawford, once the Italianesque private estate of the Robert Crawford family built in 1912. In Feb. 2015, the resort received the Forbes Five-Star Award for its exceptional level of luxury and service.

A full complement of amenities and activities are available to guests, including: golf, tennis, three swimming pools, croquet, nature trails, on-site vineyard, garden / historic tours, spa and fine dining. Off-site excursions include wine tasting, Presidential home visits, University of Virginia tours, clay shooting and more.

The property is home to the historic Keswick Club, a members club introduced in 1948 when renowned architect Fred Findlay added its first nine holes of golf. The course expanded to18 holes in the mid-'50s and was renovated in 1992 by Arnold Palmer. World Golf Hall of Fame architect Pete Dye was commissioned to create its new Full Cry layout which debuted at No. 47 in Golfweek's "Best Resort Courses" list for 2016.

The country estate is a property of Richmond, Va.-based Riverstone Group under its Historic Hotels of Albemarle division. The company also owns and manages The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Resort (S.C.), The Sea Pines Resort (S.C.), The Jefferson Hotel (Va.) and The Hermitage Hotel (Tenn.).

Keswick Hall - centrally located -- is an easy two-hour drive from the Washington D.C. metro area and just over three hours from Baltimore. Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is 30 minutes away. Richmond International Airport (RIC) is a 60-minute drive.

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