Ford’s Colony Blue Heron

Designed by Dan Maples, Blue Heron is a par-72 track that stretches to 6,928 yards from the tips. It’s playable for mixed-skill groups, but it rewards golfers who keep the ball in position and commit to target lines—especially when the wind or firm turf shows up.

What Makes Blue Heron Different

Wetland corridors shape several holes and force real decisions off the tee.

Bunker-defended greens are a theme—17 of 18 greens have bunker protection.

Varied challenge across the routing: the front nine demands tighter placement, while the back nine opens up slightly but still punishes lazy approaches.

Signature Moment: Hole #4

If your group talks about “the one hole” afterward, it’s usually #4. It’s a par 5 where wetlands and bunkers squeeze your landing zones, and the green’s right-to-left slope turns an easy finish into a thinking person’s two-putt.

Easy to Pair With Other Williamsburg Courses

Blue Heron fits cleanly into a multi-round trip and pairs well with nearby favorites like Kingsmill, Golden Horseshoe, Kiskiack, Royal New Kent, and Williamsburg National.