Omni Homestead Resort: Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World
Quick Facts
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Number of Rooms
423 -
Amenities
Spa / pool / restaurants / kids club / equestrian center / fly fishing / shooting club / zip tour -
Number of courses
Two -
Course designers
The Cascades (William S. Flynn), Old Course (Donald Ross, William S. Flynn)
Resort Overview
Staying at the Omni Homestead Resort is like walking through history. First opened in 1766, it has grown considerably in size and reputation. The Omni was designated a National Historical Landmark in 1991 and has hosted 23 U.S. Presidents, including Thomas Jefferson, who enjoyed the spa and its thermal hot springs, which remain in use today. Omni took over ownership in 2013 and pumped millions of dollars into restoring and renovating the facilities. The Old Course, which has six par-3s, six par-4s and six par-5s, dates to 1891 and was designed as an 18-hole facility by Donald Ross in the early 1900s. It is believed to be the longest continually operating first tee in the U.S. The Upper Cascades course designed by William Flynn was opened in 1923 and has hosted seven USGA national championships.
Highlights
With the Virginia Wine Experience, guests can taste, buy and learn about some of the best from the region
The Serenity Garden is an exclusive oasis for adults
The Cascades has long been one of the best public courses in the state
3 things to know
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Best time to go
Summer for golf and waterslides; fall for foliage; winter for skiing -
Best non-golf amenity
Visit the spa, which is at the site of the largest hot springs in Virginia -
Insider Tip
Golf legend Sam Snead grew up and spent much of his life here, as Snead stories at the Homestead are legendary