Not far from the beltway lies the pristine picturesque scenery of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Not only is this location one of the most beautiful in our fair land, but also the home and location of the 6295 yard, par 71, Ed Ault designed Bryce Resort golf course.

Unlike most mountain courses, this relatively flat course meanders through the valley that encompasses the grounds of the Resort. The lush tree lined fairways of the front nine are a great test of your shot making ability, while the back nine is more open and approachable.

At only 6300 yards from the tips most long hitters might shy away from the course. But if you're seeking a good test of shot making ability, Bryce is just the "ticket". Good scoring is had at Bryce through accurate iron play not length off the tee. From the tee make sure to pay special attention to the out of bounds because trouble does not lurk very far away from the fairway on some holes.

Amigos favorite Hole: The hole we liked best at the Bryce Resort golf course was the number 14, 374-yard par 4.

With the most scenic tee box on the entire course, it's a nice vantage point to take in the spectacular setting and view of the surrounding mountains.

We choose this hole not only for the great view but also because the hole exudes all the chrematistics of the course.

A pretty straight but narrow approach to the fairway, tree lined on at least one side and a well-guarded small green. With a bunker on the left front and a small water hazard pond all along the right side of the green, be sure and make the right club selection for the down hill approach shot.

On a beautiful Saturday made for golf, both Amigos had great drives and were in perfect shape for putting it close to the hole for a a birdie attempt. But as happens from time to time our approach shots to the green were not as exact as we would have liked leaving us with two long putts.

With a green that slopes from back to front one Amigo was well above the hole and one lie parallel and to the side.

The Amigo above the hole went heavy with his birdie attempt, leaving a lengthy par putt. With his second putt back up hill to the hole the ball just lipped out ending in a dreaded three putt. Final outcome, one par and one bogey, not our best hole of the day but not to shabby.