The authentic links design evokes images of Old Scotland, where the traditions of golf run deep. The natural grasses and roll ... ing terrain speak of Midwest prairieland. But then looking farther, the unmistakable Blue Ridge Mountains embrace you, and you recognize this magical place as non other than Virginia. Located in the heart of Roanoke Valley, just off the famed Blue Ridge Parkway, Ballyhack has been shaped to perfection through the combined efforts of Mother Nature and Father Time. The 190-acre course is shaped with a natural flow of century-old farmland that encompasses the property. Featuring 50- to 70-foot elevation changes, fairways as wide as 150 yards and old style, gouged and blown-out bunkers, the course at Ballyhack has set new benchmarks in modern golf course design. What was a simple dairy farm a century ago has evolved into a world-class destination golf retreat. read more