Jefferson Lakeside Country Club's golf course is the most naturally beautiful golf course in the Richmond area. Though it plays only 6,100 yards from the regular tees, the tree-lined fairways and hilly terrain make Lakeside one of the most challenging courses in the Richmond area.
Much of the course's natural beauty can be attributed to the unaltered terrain and a variety of 56 types of trees. Many of these trees were personally selected and imported from Europe by the original property owner, Lewis Ginter.
Much of the course's natural beauty can be attributed to the unaltered terrain and a variety of 56 types of trees. Many of these trees were personally selected and imported from Europe by the original property owner, Lewis Ginter.
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In the summer, Lakeside is the coolest course in town because most of the playing area is shaded by majestic trees. Because of Lakeside's limited membership, the course is available for prime tee times for both men and women.
A lake and numerous creeks add to the course's charm and challenge. Unique to Lakeside's course is the ability to play it even after the most torrential rains. This is due to the natural drainage over the entire course.
A lake and numerous creeks add to the course's charm and challenge. Unique to Lakeside's course is the ability to play it even after the most torrential rains. This is due to the natural drainage over the entire course.
Adding to the historic beauty of the course are the remnants of stone pits and cages that once housed a variety of animals at the turn of the century, when Mr. Ginter opened the park as a zoo and picnic area for the community.