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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
2.5
Amenities
3.9
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7241 yards
Slope 141
Rating 75.3

Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bermuda
Greens Bent
Architect Tom Steele (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.0
115 Reviews (115)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 14
Bunkers 10
Elevation Changes 10
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 17
Locals 15
Advanced Golfers 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 15
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Course was in good shape for the winter

It was very windy and somewhat cold when we teed off but it did warm up a little. Twosome in front of us was very slow which caused us to play the waiting game which in turn caused the threesome behind us to be up out butts the entire round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice course

Very nice course, awesome staff, very friendly and informative. Course was in good shape, front nine was open and scoring was possible. Back nine water was in play more but there were definite scoring opportunities. Overall great experience, will definitely play there again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Challenging course

fairways are over-seeded with rye so they are plush green surrounded by dormant Bermuda . Greens are fast and roll true. Over all , a great value with a super club house and friendly staff.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is well kept

Good value for the money from golf.now. Have played here for years and greens and fairways are in good shape. Over seeding for the winter is growing in.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun times at Nansemond River Golf Club

The course is in great shape. Greens are fast and a bit challenging to read. Good mix of hard and easy holes. Great view at a few holes by the water. There was no wind today which made the course a lot more fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Give it a SHOT!

Played today, course in good shape. Staff friendly. Would recommend giving this track a shot!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course tested all my skills

The golf course was is excellent condition. Tee boxes and greens were in outstanding shape. Our pace of play was a bit slow for my liking but it was no fault of the course or the staff. They have many holes on the course that test your skills and abilities as a golfer; I truly enjoyed my day on the course. I was stoked to play the 17th hole but the holes leading up to the 17th were just as challenging and enjoyable. I will surely be back for another round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course!

First--I will ALWAYS look to Golf Now for tee times. Especially for the HOT DEALS!! This was my first time playing Nansemond River and it was challenging. It had some fairly long par 3s and 4s, but what I liked about the course was I made smart adjustments on my approaches and played the holes better than I expected (not that my actual score reflected that). Anyway, the course was well maintained for this time of year and not so difficult that I did try going for it on a few holes. I will be going back (since I was the only one to get on the 17th green -surrounded by water- in 2). Have a reputation to uphold!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is always in great shape.

A must play for Hampton Roads residents. The course is kept up year-round and is always in great shape. Greens have a moderate slope and hole #17 always make for a tense approach shot.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

This was the first time I played Nansemond River. The course was beautiful and we'll maintained. The greens where in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

Course was in great condition. I shot one of my best ever rounds. Staff is very helpful and friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fine Course

Not spectacular, but a very playable course. It was very windy when I played, so it was a little more difficult than normal. It also has some very scenic holes. I would certainly play again when in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great time!

I always enjoy playing this course. It's always in great shape and offers a unique challenge. Great views on the river holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fall maintenance time

The greens were in great shape after recent aeration. The new fairway grass is coming nicely.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

There are some very tricky holes on this course. They will challenge the average golfer as well as the 2 handicapper.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Nice course, greens just aerated but I knew this and it wasn't that bad.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nansemond River Review

This course benefits from an absolutely beautiful setting with the river and marshes all around. It is challenging from any tee box and will reward aggressive shots. Greens run smooth without too many undulations to be found. Get past number five with a decent score and you are on your way to a good round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Late growning grass

This time of year is the best for the type of grass Nansemond River has planted. Unfortunately I heard they are punching the greens next week. Get there soon or wait a few weeks for them to come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Features!

Beautiful views of the Nansemond River and wetlands on almost every hole. Greens were excellent!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A nice variety of holes. Outstanding natural scenery.

Plenty of challenge but very fair.
Very few holes lined by houses.
Mostly surrounded by the river and wetlands.
The course was in outstanding condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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