Golfweek's Best Private Courses 2023: State-by-state rankings of private courses. Cutalong at Lake Anna was recently ranked top 10 private courses in the state of Virginia. Link to the Golf Week's Article - https://golfweek.usatoday.com/lists/golfweeks-best-private-courses-2023-state-by-state-rankings-golf/

Cutalong Golf Club was recently ranked in the top 5 best new private courses in America, by Golf Digest

Travel Dreams Magazine - Cutalong at Lake Anna, Central Virginia’s premier master-planned private golf community situated northwest of Richmond, announces an increase in membership initiation fees to $50,000, while instituting a waitlist for the popular Young Executive & National membership options. A staple of the club’s “non-resident” memberships, the Young Executive option gives professionals under the age of 40 the opportunity to join Cutalong and take advantage of its Tom Clark-designed golf course, its golf practice facilities and clubhouse, and attend club-sponsored events. The National membership option allows those who reside more than 75 miles from Cutalong to have access to the Club. The waitlists come in response to increased membership demand. Cutalong sits on the shores of scenic Lake Anna and provides a peaceful retreat for busy families and retirees alike. The community is located within driving distance of several cities, including Charlottesville (39 mi); Richmond (58 mi); Washington, D.C. (86 mi); Baltimore (123 mi); and even Philadelphia (223 mi). Features include an 18-hole golf course and multiple luxury and custom home options, and plans call for a private marina and amenities for the whole family to enjoy. Through a unique combination of golf tournaments and community events bringing members and non-members together, membership has skyrocketed at Cutalong and solidified its status as the region’s preeminent place to live and play. “The buzz around the lake has been palpable, and we are excited to enter the next stage in our growth as a premier golf community,” says Brady Noland, Director of Golf at Cutalong. “We look forward to continuing to provide a first-class experience for our members both on- and off-the-course.” Drawing inspiration from classic designs from the most noted course architects in the sport, the Cutalong golf course produces a distinctive experience on the highlands above Lake Anna. The layout also draws from the rich mining history on the property with actual spoil mounds and railroad timbers found on some holes. Off the course, Cutalong will offer 891 single-family homes, golf villas and member cottages perfect for those looking for a first home, second home or place to retire. More than 50 stay-and-play units are also planned, which will allow guests to enjoy everything Cutalong has to offer. Lake Anna is truly a hidden gem in Virginia, attracting nearly 2 million tourists annually and offering stunning scenery paired with a tight-knit social scene including live music, wineries and breweries. The only golf course in the area, Cutalong is the ultimate destination for golfers of all levels who want to experience a charming lakeside community. https://traveldreamsmagazine.com/cutalong-at-lake-anna-announces-updates-to-membership-demand/

With more than 200 miles of beautiful shoreline, Virginia's second largest lake is a haven for vacationers seeking a laid-back vibe and stunning waterfront views. During the warmer months, the area becomes abuzz with water sports enthusiasts, sunbathers, and those simply seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of nearby Washington D.C. (the nation's capital is a short hour-and-a-half drive). But as it turns out, a home on Lake Anna is also a pretty sound real estate investment; the area just topped Vacasa's latest report on the best places to buy a vacation home based on capitalization rate or return on investment. According to the vacation home rental company, Lake Anna homeowners can expect to make an average of $81,293 in yearly rental income, which equals a capitalization rate of 12.2 percent. "One of Virginia's most beloved destinations, it's no surprise that Lake Anna is so appealing to potential vacation homeowners with 17 miles of sandy beaches, a state park filled with wildlife, French-style wineries, and host of seasonal outdoor activities," Daned Kirkham, senior director of real estate for Vacasa, told Travel + Leisure. "For those looking for a high return on their vacation rental investment, Lake Anna attracts a myriad of travelers year-round, providing second home buyers with a steady stream of guests and vacation rental income." What's more, the median home value in the area is $435,000, which is more affordable than other popular lakefront communities across the country. What makes the lake attractive to second homeowners is that it has a "private" side where no commercial activity is allowed and a public side where guests can enjoy waterfront restaurants and beaches. Lake Anna has long been a favorite retreat of families in Virginia and beyond. The freshwater reservoir was created in the 1970s to provide cooling water for a nearby power plant. As a result, the southern edge of the lake, known as the "hot side" among the locals, is much warmer than the northern shore, where the plant releases the water after cooling its turbines. The best way to explore the lake is to rent a kayak, a canoe, or a stand-up paddleboard, and if you are traveling with a large group, a pontoon boat that fits up to 15 people. Water and Jet Ski rentals are also available for those looking for an adrenaline-fueled experience. Lake Anna is also a perfect place for fishing enthusiasts, who flock here for its plentiful striper and largemouth bass supplies. And a 3,127-acre state park with a large public beach is the perfect spot to soak up some vitamin D and have a family picnic while enjoying the beautiful views. There are more than 15 craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries in the towns surrounding the lake (Cooper Vineyards and Lake Anna Winery are two must-sees), which makes it easy to find something to do when not at the lake. Other destinations on Vacasa's list include Port Aransas, Texas, which takes the second spot with a cap rate of 10.7 percent and $53,717 in rental income potential, and Palm Coast in Florida with 10.3 percent cap rate and $59,482 in potential income. https://www.travelandleisure.com/hotels-resorts/vacation-rentals/best-place-to-buy-vacation-home-lake-anna-virginia

Cutalong golf course viewed as a Gem in Top 100 Golf Courses

Accepting Applications for Sports and Social Club Membership as Development Moves Forward

May 11, 2021 - Cutalong at Lake Anna, Virginia’s premiere master planned private golf community, announced today that it is partnering with leading architecture and design firm GuernseyTingle to create various golf and resident amenities, including clubhouses, a resident activity center, golf villas and other facilities. Artist renderings are expected to be released early this summer, with the official grand opening of the golf course set for July 1, 2021. Development is led by Stillwater Equity Partners. Over the course of its 37-year history, GuernseyTingle has become one of the largest architectural firms on the Virginia Peninsula. The firm takes a collaborative approach to relationship building, creative visioning and design-build project delivery serving clients across the U.S. GuernseyTingle has significant architectural design, interior design, and mater planning experience in a variety of areas including commercial, resort, recreational, hospitality, residential and institutional. In 2005, the firm earned a Gold “On the Boards” Design Award from the National Association of Home Builders for the clubhouse at Heritage Shores, a two-level 32,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in southern Delaware. The project was also a finalist for Golf Inc. magazine’s annual Clubhouse of the Year awards, finishing among the top five in the U.S. GuernseyTingle has also been recognized for its participation in multiple renovation and master planning projects at Kingsmill Resort, the only AAA Four Diamond golf resort in Virginia and home of the LPGA Pure Silk Championship. Among other initiatives, GuernseyTingle was selected for the renovation of the Kingsmill Resort Spa, the Elements 1010 resort center restaurant and The Estate at Kingsmill, a 7,000-square-foot, four-bedroom private estate that was transformed into a luxury rental property. “We are very excited to be partnering with the seasoned leadership teams at Stillwater and Cutalong to bring key aspects of this incredible project to fruition,” said Thomas G. Tingle, AIA, president of GuernseyTingle. “Our team looks forward to leveraging its strengths to design a world-class package of amenities that will be enjoyed by residents, members and visitors for generations.” Cutalong is a master planned private golf community adjacent to Lake Anna in Louisa County, Virginia near the town of Mineral. It features a completed 18-hole championship private golf course designed by renowned architect Tom Clark and consultant Ron Whitten, longtime senior architecture editor of Golf Digest. A true concept course created as a 21st century National Golf Links design, Cutalong showcases features from famous British and American courses while also highlighting the area’s mining heritage. Actual spoil mounds from the locale’s mining days can be found one some holes, while railroad timbers flank bunkers on others. Stillwater Equity Partners, the developer, confirms plans for other community amenities including dining, pools, walking paths, pickle-ball courts, tennis courts and marina access to Lake Anna. Single-family homes and villas will be built during the first phase of construction, including options that will be rentable on a nightly basis. To learn more about Cutalong at Lake Anna including real estate sales, visit cutalonglakeanna.com . For more information about GuernseyTingle, visit guernseytingle.com .

Cutalong at Lake Anna is featured on the c over and highlight article in the March/April edition of Virginia Golfer. Click the link below to read more on the 20 year vision of Tom Clark's beautiful addition to Lake Anna. Click here to read: https://joom.ag/eIII/p20

"The development, which has seen multiple owners, a foreclosure and a bankruptcy, was purchased by Utah-based lender Private Capital Group in 2018. Architect Tom Clark, in collaboration with journalist Ron Whitten, designed the course to not only pay tribute to legendary golf designers and holes, but also honor the Civil War and the site’s mining history." - Rob Thomas, Senior Editor Read Full Article Here: https://clubandresortbusiness.com/cutalong-at-lake-anna-va-golf-course-pays-homage-to-history-classic-design/