Three courses. Three completely different rounds.
Ford's Colony features 54 holes across three distinct Dan Maples courses: Blackheath, Blue Heron, and Marsh Hawk. Each course offers its own unique character and strategic design, providing golfers with a fresh experience every round.
Blackheath
Course
Blackheath is a links-style course and our most picturesque, featuring water on 13 of the 18 holes. It is highlighted by a beautiful finishing stretch, culminating in an island green.
Course Rating / Slope Rating
| Tee | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 71.7 / 139 | — |
| Blue | 69.6 / 131 | 75.2 / 137 |
| White | 65.8 / 120 | 70.9 / 128 |
| Green | 62.0 / 112 | 66.2 / 112 |
Hole-by-hole guide
Select a hole to view it
Blue Heron
Unique Course Layout
Blue Heron is the longest of the three courses, pairing generous fairways with long par 3s, demanding par 5s and Champion Bermuda greens. Its natural setting and varied routing create a distinctive round from start to finish.
Course Rating / Slope Rating
| Tee | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 73.6 / 133 | — |
| Blue | 70.7 / 127 | 76.0 / 132 |
| White | 68.2 / 120 | 73.2 / 127 |
| Green | 65.0 / 114 | 69.6 / 119 |
Hole-by-hole guide
Select a hole to view it
Marsh Hawk
Championship Course
Marsh Hawk is the original Ford's Colony course, with narrow tree-lined fairways, natural lakes, well-placed bunkering and meaningful elevation change. The traditional layout rewards thoughtful positioning and precise approach play.
Course Rating / Slope Rating
| Tee | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 72.5 / 135 | — |
| Blue | 69.9 / 127 | 75.2 / 132 |
| White | 67.2 / 122 | 72.3 / 126 |
| Green | 63.4 / 115 | 67.1 / 116 |
Hole-by-hole guide
Select a hole to view it
Not sure which course to play?
Choose what matters most for your round.
Plan a golf event across 54 holes.
From charity fundraisers and association outings to corporate golf days, Ford's Colony can help bring the golf, food and event details together in one place. Our three-course setting gives planners flexibility to create an outing that fits their group.
Choose the right course
Blackheath, Blue Heron and Marsh Hawk each offer a different style of play, giving groups options based on format, experience and event goals.
Build the day
Coordinate golf with food, beverage, awards, sponsor needs and other event details through the club's tournament and events team.
Get planning support
Whether this is your first outing or an established annual event, the club team can help organize the details from inquiry through event day.
Keep working on your game year-round.
The Golf Performance Center supports golfers of all skill levels with indoor hitting bays, launch-monitor technology, private instruction, group clinics and custom club fitting. It is designed for year-round practice, player development and more focused improvement.
Subscription levels
- Access
- Access Plus
- Premium
