(CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.) – Keswick Hall – the acclaimed 600-acre luxury resort located in the scenic Virginia Wine Country – announces its celebrated Pete Dye-designed Full Cry golf course will serve as a local qualifying site for the 2025 U.S. Open Championship on May 13.
Local qualifying for the 125th U.S. Open Championship will take place over 18 holes at 110 sites across 43 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico from April 16–May 19. Players who advance from local qualifiers will join a group of exempt competitors in final qualifying, which will be conducted over 36 holes at various locations in Canada, England, Japan and the U.S.
Full Cry previously hosted the Virginia State Golf Association’s prestigious Mid-Amateur Championship in 2022 and U.S. Open local qualifying rounds in 2023 and 2024. The third men’s major championship of the season will be held at Oakmont (Pa.) Country Club from June 12–15, marking the 10th time that the U.S. Open has been played at the Pittsburgh-area club.
“We are proud and excited to once again welcome aspiring U.S. Open participants to compete on our incredible Full Cry golf course, as well as to provide them with a memorable experience at our beautiful resort,” says Molly and Robert Hardie, owners of Keswick Hall. “Hosting this prestigious qualifier is a testament to the quality and challenge that Pete Dye created with Full Cry, and it is a privilege to be part of the journey for these dedicated players who are aiming for a spot in the major championship that will take place at Oakmont Country Club next month.”
Recently recognized as one of GOLF Magazine’s prestigious “Top 100 Courses You Can Play in the U.S.,” Full Cry combines modern golf course architecture with the rolling hills of central Virginia. Since its opening in 2014, Full Cry has received widespread acclaim including being named one of the “Best New Courses” by Golf Digest. It currently ranks No. 4 in Golfweek’s “Best You Can Play in Virginia” and No. 57 in Golfweek’s “Top 200 Resort Courses in the U.S.” Additionally, Keswick Hall was previously honored with the distinguished Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Award for “Best Golf Resorts in the Americas” for seven consecutive years.
Under the direction of the Hardies, Keswick Hall showcases 80 guest rooms and inspiring food and beverage offerings under the direction of renowned chef Jean-George Vongerichten. Guests can enjoy the Keswick Hall spa with several holistic experiences to choose from, as well as access to the state-of-the-art fitness center and tennis facility featuring seven tennis courts and two dedicated pickleball courts. The heated, adults-only Horizon Pool has an expansive infinity edge with sweeping views of the resort and is open year-round.For more information about Keswick Hall, visit www.keswick.com or call 434.979.3440.
ABOUT KESWICK HALL
Set in the historic Wine Country of central Virginia, Keswick Hall is a luxurious boutique resort spanning 600 acres. Its signature Pete Dye-designed course – Full Cry at Keswick Club – is currently ranked No. 57 in Golfweek’s prestigious “Best Resort Courses” after debuting on the coveted list in 2016. The layout also holds the No. 4 spot in Golfweek’s “Best Courses You Can Play in Virginia” and was recognized as one of Golf Digest’s “Best New Courses” in the U.S. shortly after opening in the fall of 2014.
Keswick Hall is conveniently situated just a two-hour drive from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. It is located a little over three hours from Baltimore and approximately 3.5 hours from Raleigh, North Carolina. The Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is just 30 minutes away, while Richmond International Airport (RIC) can be reached in about 60 minutes.
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