Charlottesville Golf Tournaments & Events

2025 Fun Competitions at Birdwood Golf

With The Nest Par-3 Course, Ridges Putting Course and our top-rated 18-hole Championship Course, Birdwood Golf is a haven for golfers looking to compete against fellow members and guests.

This year’s Charlottesville golf tournament lineup is better than ever. Save your dates, and we look forward to hosting you for these fun and competitive events. Use the information and registration links below to sign up.

For questions, contact Simon Peters: [email protected] or call (434) 293-4653

3-Club Tournament

Sunday, Feb. 16

Your arsenal will include a choice of three clubs to navigate the Birdwood layout. This event is open to all members and guests of members with an active GHIN handicap. Guests of members are also invited to join the fun. Prizes will be awarded for the lowest scores.

Family Fun 9-Hole Event

Sunday, March 9

Enjoy some friendly competition with the family in this 9-hole event for any two family members. There is a $15 entry fee, and tee times will be assigned between 10 & 11:18 a.m.

Spring Scramble

Sunday, March 30

Our first major event for the warm-weather season will have golfers out in droves, so be sure to register early. The Spring Scramble will be a shotgun start on the 18-hole Championship Course at Birdwood. Use the link below to view the full tournament details including pricing for members and their guests.

The Nest Club Championships

Sunday, May 18

The Nest is your test for our annual par-3 championship. This event is open to all members, and there will be a separate division for juniors, men and women.

Member-Guest Tournament

Friday, June 6 - Sunday, June 8

Our annual Member-Guest tournament will be a two-person, round-robin event with a best-ball format on the top-ranked championship course at Birdwood Golf. Enjoy a full weekend of food, golf-related festivities and fun with companions.

Flag Day Tournament

Friday, July 4

This fun Independence Day tradition at Birdwood has golfers take a flag with them. They are allocated a number of strokes depending on their course handicap and must see how far around the course they can get before they have to leave their flag in the ground. Whoever makes it the furthest wins!

Men's Club Championship

Saturday, July 12 - Sunday, July 13

This is competitive golf at its finest, and the top eight will qualify for the Men's Matchplay Club Championship in August.

Prizes will be awarded to the winner and runner up of each division. Golfers will be split into divisions after the first day based on scores.

Senior Men's Club Championship

Saturday, July 19 - Sunday, July 20

Must be 50 years of age or older (65 years and older for Super Senior division). The top eight will qualify for the Men's Matchplay Club Championship in August.

Prizes will be awarded to the winner and runner up of each division.

Women's Club Championship

Sunday, July 20

This is competitive golf at its finest, and the top four will qualify for the Women's Matchplay Club Championship in August.

Prizes will be awarded to the winner and runner up of each division. Golfers will be split into divisions after the first day based on scores.

Birdwood Matchplay Club Championship

Saturday, Aug. 9 - Sunday, Aug. 10

The top finishers from the July Championships all compete in a knockout format to win the right to be crowned Birdwood's Matchplay Club Champion.

No registration - you must play your way in.

Member-Member Tournament

Saturday, October 4 - Sunday, October 5

Join your fellow members in this weekend event that’ll be a wonderful chance to test your skills before heading into the fall golf season. Teams will be separated into flights based on handicap indexes, and prizes will be awarded to the winners and runner-ups in each flight..

Brunch and early dinner will be served both days as well as beverages on the course. There will also be tee gifts and fun contests for all participants.

Ridges Putting Championships

Sunday, October 12

Tour all 18 holes at your own leisure on Ridges Putting Course, and turn your scorecard in at the end. Lowest score will earn the status of Birdwood's junior, men's and women's putting champion.

Fall Scramble

Sunday, November 16

With a full spring and summer season in the rear-view mirror, help us celebrate the end to another great season with a fun competition. This tournament is open to all Birdwood and Sports Club members and their guests, so the field could be vast.