The Footprint
Where We Draw the Line: Defining the Shenandoah Valley and the Greater SV
At Shenandoah Valley Golf Co., we talk a lot about the Valley — but where exactly does the Valley begin and end?
As we’ve built out our course directory and interactive map, it became clear we needed to draw some boundaries. Not to exclude — but to help us organize, celebrate, and support golf across this unique region. So, we rolled up our sleeves and started mapping.
The Shenandoah Valley: Geography Meets Tradition
Geographically, the Shenandoah Valley is traditionally defined as the stretch of land nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Allegheny Mountains to the west. Historically and culturally, it’s long included the following core Virginia counties:
• Augusta
• Rockingham
• Shenandoah
• Page
• Warren
• Frederick
• Highland
• Bath
• Rockbridge
And just over the West Virginia state line, the Valley continues into:
• Pendleton
• Grant
• Hardy
• Hampshire
This is the heart of the Shenandoah Valley — a place rich in history, culture, natural beauty, and increasingly, a destination for incredible golf.
Why We Include the “Greater SV”
As we researched and visited more courses, one thing became clear: there are golfing communities and courses just outside the traditional Valley footprint that still feel deeply connected. Whether through shared culture, topography, or the player base itself, these nearby counties are part of the same story.
To reflect that, we’ve designated a “Greater Shenandoah Valley” region — a way to include counties that may not be in the textbook definition, but belong here all the same.
Virginia counties in the Greater SV:
• Roanoke
• Clarke
• Botetourt
• Alleghany
• Craig
West Virginia counties in the Greater SV:
• Pocahontas
This broader approach allows us to include more great golf, more voices, and more of the region we all love.
Explore the Full Region
We’ve embedded an interactive map to help you explore both the Shenandoah Valley and Greater SV. Whether you’re hunting for a new weekend destination or just want to see where your home course falls, the map makes it easy to navigate our regional footprint.
What Did We Miss?
We know this map isn’t final — and we don’t want it to be. If you think we’ve overlooked a county or course that should be part of the Shenandoah Valley golf story, we want to hear from you.
This project is about building something for the community, with the community. So if your course or county feels like it belongs, drop us a message. Let’s make this better together.
