The countdown to summer has begun which means golfing season is upon us. WFXR compiled a list of the highest rated golf-courses in Virginia with the help of Stacker and Tripadvisor. Almost half of the courses listed below are in the Central and Southwest Virginia regions, see which ones are near you!

Whether it’s during the winter months or the hot and humid summer, golfers no longer need to wait for fair weather to hone their skills or enjoy a round with friends. Boasting cutting-edge simulators and a cozy atmosphere, the No. 1 Golf Lounge recreates the unique experience of playing on world-renowned courses, allowing you to tee off against stunning backdrops without ever leaving the comfort of the lounge.

Tuesday at the University of Maryland Golf Course, Fairfax’s Ji Soo Park found himself in the same threesome as his coach at the University of Virginia, Bowen Sargent, as they tried to qualify for the U.S. Amateur. Firing his second straight 3-under-par 68, Sargent made it. But Park (140) did not, earning alternate status. Oddly

Leesburg, Virginia, resort's 'Pamper and Putt Package' includes spa immersion and 45 holes of golf on courses designed by Greg Norman and Robert Trent Jones Jr. Additional golf rounds can be added for $59 per person for same-day replay or $99 per person.

The Burke Lake Golf Center and Oakmont Golf Center ranges were once again recognized among America’s Top 50 Public Ranges by Golf Range Magazine. Golf Range magazine is a publication of the Golf Range Association of America (GRAA) and the Professional Golf Association (PGA).

After a hit-and-miss Monday at the Wexford Intercollegiate, Richmond rebounded to shoot a 3-over 291 in Tuesday's final round, tied for the lowest of any school in the field of 18. The Spiders moved up three spots on the leaderboard to finish the 54-hole event in sixth place at 27-over par (891), 18 shots behind tournament champion Georgia State, which also shot 291(+3) Tuesday.