Welcome to The Homestead, Virginia's premier mountain resort. Surrounded by the four-season splendor of the Allegheny Mountains, this National Historic Landmark welcomed its first guests to the beautiful Virginia countryside a decade before the American Revolution. Presidents and princes are among the distinguished guests who have "taken the waters" in our legendary healing springs. Today, The Homestead continues to offer unequalled hospitality, elegant accommodations and distinctive Southern charm.

As the premier Virginia golf resort, The Homestead offers some of the country's most challenging and historic fairways. Our championship greens include the nation's finest mountain course - the legendary Cascades Course, designed in 1923 by William S. Flynn - as well as the historic Old Course and the Robert Trent Jones-designed Lower Cascades. So whether you're looking to hone your game or to walk the fairways where golfing legend Sam Snead began his illustrious career, our luxury golf resort in Virginia is the choice for you.

Cascades Course

Regarded as the finest mountain course in the country, the Cascades Course offers challenging links set against the backdrop of Virginia's breathtaking Allegheny Mountains. Sam Snead launched his career on this fabled Virginia mountain golf course, which is ranked among "America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses" by Golf Digest. Designed by legendary course architect William S. Flynn, the Cascades uses its varied terrain to influence play, not to dictate it. Therefore, talented players can use the slopes and roll to their advantage, but less skilled golfers will not find themselves penalized by forced carries or unfair hazard placement.

• 6,659-yard, par-70 course, well-known for its long, narrow fairways, fast greens, and beautiful headwaters of the Cascades Stream

• Ranked #12 in Golfweek's "America’s Best 100 Resort Golf Courses"

• Named one of the "Top 100 Golf Courses in the United States and the World" by Golf Magazine

• Hosted several USGA championships and will be hosting the USGA Women's Senior Amateur in 2009.

Old Course

The Homestead's Old Course was completed in 1892, and enjoys the distinction of having the nation's oldest first tee in continuous use. And as the game has evolved over time, so has The Old Course -- with updates by William S. Flynn and Rees Jones. Abundant fairway contouring gives most shots a side hill, uphill, or downhill lie to smallish greens, making approach shots interesting.

• Donald Ross-designed, 6,211-yard, par-72 course

• Built in 1892 as a six-hole course, expanded to 18 holes by 1913

• Legendary No. 1 tee, the nation's oldest tee still in continuous use

• Recipient of approximately $1 million in improvements, overseen by Rees Jones, in 1994

Lower Cascades Course

The waters rushing through The Lower Cascades widen into a peaceful stream at the valley floor on the Lower Cascades course. Don't let this lull you into a false sense of confidence. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. in 1963, it features Jones' trademark runway tee boxes, wide-open fairways, severe green contouring with exaggerated breaks, and strategically placed bunkers, for a competitive golf game. The Lower Cascades has hosted U.S. Men's Amateur qualifying rounds.

• 6,619-yard, par-72 layout, featuring long tees, large greens, rolling fairways, and the Cascades Stream

• Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.

PARTICIPANTS:
Team consists of one (1) Golf Professional and four (4) amateurs
Amateurs are the choice of the Golf Professional
All teams must enter as a five (5) person team

Tournament Format:

2 Best Balls per hole(1 BB Net + 1 BB Gross

Field will be divided into 2 flights(if 2 courses per day are needed)

Amateurs will receive 80% of handicap with a maximum of 18 strokes per player.

• Four (4) nights accommodations at The Homestead Resort
  
• Breakfast on Tournament Days
  
• Golf (including cart) for three tournament rounds
  
• Deluxe Tee gifts for all participants
  
• Welcome Cocktail Party
• 2 Scoreboard Receptions
  
• Awards Banquet
  
• Tournament Prizes