The Oaks of St. George, located just outside Paris, is one of Brant County’s premier public courses and a perennial favorite for those who appreciate refined parkland golf. Designed by Shawn Watters, it features a balanced blend of open fairways, natural elevation, and a few wooded corridors that demand precision.
Stretching just over 6,400 yards, the course plays to a par 71 and delivers a fair but engaging challenge. The opening holes allow you to find rhythm, while the middle stretch—particularly around the par-3 11th and par-5 14th—tests both nerve and creativity. The closing hole, a downhill par-4 framed by mature oaks, captures the essence of the course’s design: smart, scenic, and satisfying.
The greens are quick and pure, the bunkering understated but effective. Water hazards are used sparingly but strategically. The clubhouse is modern, with a restaurant and patio overlooking the final green. Staff are consistently praised for friendliness and professionalism, and the course’s pace of play is exceptional given its popularity.
The Oaks of St. George blends championship conditioning with approachability, making it a model example of how good public golf should feel.
A city best known for growing peanuts proved it was no “goober” back in 1972 when architect Russell Breeden was hired to design Sleepy Hole Golf Course in Suffolk, VA. More than 50 years later, the layout remains one of the Tidewater’s favorite green patches for those who don’t want to shell out big bucks to play a championship-caliber venue.
