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Lake Manassas – A Golfer’s Delight

January 5th, 2010

Lake Manassas is a premier area for Golf and Country Club real estate boasting the Robert Trent Jones and the Stonewall Golf Club, and the Virginia Oaks Golf community.

The area also offers the ultimate outdoor playground for all ages. Amenities in Lake Manassas include three stocked ponds, hiking trails, nature trails, basketball court, children’s playground and The Lake Manassas Swim and Tennis Center. The facility features an Olympic-size pool, wading pool, and tennis courts.

Robert Trent Jones Golf Club: When Jones purchased the 850-acre waterfront package on Lake Manassas, he had a vision of creating the ultimate golf experience on this property. Today, this private championship golf club challenges golfers from all over the world, and is considered one of America’s top courses. The club is also home to the President’s Cub tournament which features 24 of the best players in the world as they compete for this prestigious title.

The course has a unique design utilizing the lake as the center point and visible from almost every hole. The 65,000 square foot Georgian Mansion features prominently as the clubhouse. The Robert Trent Jones Club has no private homes, but it does have overnight stays available at member cottages and clubhouse suites. Members can also train year round in the state of the art training facility complete with video bay, four heated hitting bays, a bar lounge and conference room.

Virginia Oaks Golf Community: This is a gorgeous club and community located on Lake Manassas. The 18-hole, par 72 course was designed by P.B. Dye and is considered one of Northern Virginia’s most challenging courses.

The homes at Virginia Oaks blend seamlessly with the stunning landscape and vary from custom homes over 7,000 square feet to luxury town homes, and NV Homes innovative villas. Residents make good use of the nearby recreation facilities that include tennis courts, swimming pool, volleyball, basketball, playground and fitness area.

Stonewall Golf Club: This immaculate facility at Lake Manassas has been rated one of the finest public golf clubs in Northern Virginia. This Tom Jackson designed 18-hole, par 72 course utililizes the breathtaking natural landscape as it follows the banks of Lake Manassas on the front nine, and proceeds to wind through densely wooded hills for the back nine. Stretching 7,000 yards from the back tees, the course offers five sets of tees to accommodate golfers of all levels.

After your game, retire to the Clubhouse and enjoy panoramic views of the course in the Brass Cannon restaurant. Perfect for a casual lunch or gourmet dinner.

Nearby Attractions

From concerts at the Nissan Pavilion, world-class golf and fishing, to quality wineries, there is something for everyone in Lake Manassas. Shoppers will delight in Old Town with its antique stores and boutiques. History buffs will be fascinated by the 7,000 square foot Manassas Museum, filled with artifacts, historical memorabilia and videos outlining the area history and Civil War influence. Don’t forget, this area is located in the heart of Virginia horse country and the perfect place to take in a steeplechase or polo match.

Lake Manassas is a deep, clear lake filled with many varieties of fish. Locals also love the non-motorized water sports, picnicking and hiking that the area offers.

A one hour drive will take you to the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge mountain area. This Mecca for the outdoor enthusiast, boasts the ultimate in camping, hiking, skiing, hiking and rafting.

With easy access to I-66, the Manassas train station and the Route 15 corridor, residents have an easy commute to Washington D.C., Leesburg, Warrenton and Baltimore for business and entertainment. Dulles National Airport is 25 minutes drive and Reagan National Airport is 55 minutes away.

Schools

J.W. Alvey Elementary School (winner of the Prince William County School of Excellence award for the 5th straight year)
Bull Run Middle School
Stonewall Jackson High School

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Women Golfers Growing In Numbers

January 2nd, 2010

Male golfers no longer dominate today’s golf world. In fact, women golfers are increasing their ranks every year. To help these new golfers learn the game and become the best player they can be, golf lessons for women are growing in popularity. While female-based golf lessons are nothing new, there growth in popularity speaks to the number of women becoming interested in golfing as a recreational sport. Golf instructors and golf schools who offer classes and lessons designed to meet the challenges faced by female beginners stand to capitalize on this growing trend.

beginner golf schools, classes, workshops, and retreats for women can be found at virtually any golf course or clubhouse. However, the real benefits these beginners gain depends in large part on the instructors they choose. Quality instructors not only teach game basics, but also help players develop their swing, learn appropriate stance and foot placement, as well as teaching beginners how to choose their clubs and equipment. Golf swing lessons are an integral part of learning to play the game well. However, these lessons should also pay attention to the individual player’s strengths and weaknesses to best develop appropriate training.

For the truly committed beginner, a golf school vacation at golf schools in Florida, Arizona, or California can be a truly worthwhile experience. For a specific number of days, golfers are immersed in all things golf. From workshops designed to determine biomechanical feedback or motion studies to determine a golfer’s strong points or weaknesses, to concentrated instruction to improve your golf game overall, a golf school vacation provides a great deal of instruction in a short period of time. For those who participate, the difference in their game from the time they arrive to the time they depart can be remarkable.

However you choose to improve your golf game, whether through beginner golf schools, targeted golf lessons for women, or packing it off to a golf school vacation, the benefits to your game are astounding. Even for experienced female golfers, lessons from a quality instructor can be tremendously beneficial to improving their swing. However, it would be wise for beginners to keep in mind that it is just a game. Improvement is important to better your game play, however the main goal of any recreational sport is to have fun and just enjoy playing the game. Golf is no different. A mindset open to improvement while still enjoying the game makes for the happiest players.

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