The Vista Links is an 18-hole golf course in Buena Vista, VA with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: black (6,855 yards, slope 139, rating 72.5), blue (6,447 yards, slope 136, rating 70.6), white (6,057 yards, slope 131, rating 68.9), gold (5,466 yards, slope 126, rating 66.2). The hardest hole is #1, a par 4 playing 405 yards from the first tee.
The Vista Links
Buena Vista, VA
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The opening hole is a straight par 4 with a demanding handicap. The fairway gradually narrows as it approaches the green, where bunkers and rough on the right demand precision with the approach shot.
A lengthy par 5 that rewards aggressive play off the tee. The hole's shape and length make it a true three-shot hole for most players, with positioning critical for the second shot.
A short par 3 over a modest distance. Despite its length, the green's small target area and surrounding hazards make accuracy from the tee essential.
A deceptively short par 4 with tight quarters that demand control off the tee. The compact fairway and narrow green approach make this a precision hole despite its modest yardage.
A mid-length par 3 with an elevated green that requires a confident shot over hazards. The exposed green and surrounding trouble make club selection and accuracy critical.
A birdie opportunity par 5 with a favorable handicap. The hole's layout and length provide multiple routes to the green for players who find the fairway.
A straightforward par 4 with a relatively forgiving layout. The hole's accessibility makes it one of the course's more manageable four-shot tests.
A compact par 4 that rewards shorter, accurate tee shots. The tight fairway and challenging green complex demand precision over power.
The back nine's opening hole is a stern par 4 and carries the course's third-highest handicap. A substantial fairway and well-bunkered green create a challenging mid-length test.
A solid par 4 with a moderate length and strategic fairway bunkering. The approach into the green requires careful distance control to avoid hazards left and right.
The easiest hole on the course plays as a short par 4 with an open, forgiving layout. The generous fairway and approachable green make this a scoring opportunity.
A mid-length par 5 that sits in the upper tier of the course's difficulty. Well-positioned hazards and a shaped fairway require thoughtful shot-making to reach the green in regulation.
A very short par 3 that deceives with its simplicity. The confined green and surrounding trouble demand an accurate tee shot despite the modest distance.
A manageable par 4 with a welcoming fairway and straightforward approach. Strategic bunkering frames the hole without creating undue difficulty.
A formidable par 4 and among the course's most demanding holes. Length combined with hazard placement on both sides of the fairway and around the green creates a stout four-shot challenge.
A long par 5 that allows for aggressive play from players seeking birdie. The fairway shape and green access reward bold, accurate shotmaking.
A picturesque mid-length par 3 with beautiful surroundings. Hazards guarding the green and the moderate distance demand a steady, well-struck tee shot.
The closing hole is a challenging par 4 and the second-hardest on the course. Length and strategic hazards create a fitting climax to the round, with the green's location rewarding an accurate approach shot.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 1 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 2 | |||
| black | 429 | 587 | 148 | 334 | 186 | 535 | 376 | 357 | 464 | 3416 | 414 | 338 | 548 | 152 | 370 | 447 | 522 | 181 | 467 | 3439 | 6855 |
| blue | 405 | 557 | 142 | 313 | 171 | 502 | 355 | 335 | 423 | 3203 | 390 | 312 | 522 | 133 | 358 | 413 | 505 | 167 | 444 | 3244 | 6447 |
| white | 380 | 524 | 136 | 294 | 153 | 476 | 327 | 310 | 392 | 2992 | 362 | 290 | 496 | 126 | 340 | 386 | 482 | 159 | 424 | 3065 | 6057 |
| gold | 324 | 475 | 127 | 261 | 131 | 422 | 293 | 284 | 367 | 2684 | 327 | 262 | 447 | 103 | 280 | 354 | 477 | 147 | 385 | 2782 | 5466 |