Lives
Suffolk, VA
Handicap
15-19
Age
45-54
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a month

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.9
3.9
Total 16 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

16 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
15
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
6
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
08/03/2014
Last Review
06/12/2023

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Colonial Heritage Club

Played On 05/31/2023
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

May be the most difficult course on the peninsula.

I played this course as a guest. Did not know what to expect. The staff and facilities are very good, the course is near pristine. We played on a day of cart path only. This course is not easy and cart path only made it tougher. Plan to climb to the greens on many holes. The amount of elevation changes is extreme. Several tees are to blind layups. Ravines are unforgiving. Any thing other than in the fairway is very challenging. Course is not designed for walking, though I don't believe it is an option. If you have any endurance challenges or disabilities be prepared.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Belmont Lake Golf Club

Played On 08/08/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good course for area

Course is good for area where there is not a lot of options. Seems to be managed well and kept up. Provides several holes that require you to shape you tee shot. Relatively wide fairways. Blind shots with several lay ups. Bombers can have fun on short par 4s. Some water holes. Greens receptive and not browned out in 100* temps.
Front may have been made earlier, not sure. BACK NOT FOR WALKING. HAVE TO GO AWAYS TO GET TO SOME OF THE TEES.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Dogwood Trace Golf Course

Played On 07/14/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great municipal course

On first time going, this course exceeded expectations. It has been used for local school events in the past. Obviously with the shutdown it may have had the best time to get to peak condition. Tight in general, some elevation challenges. Greens in very good condition as well as fairways.

Unfortunately, no amenities at this time.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/20/2020

Thank you for your review, Acer23851. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Dogwood Trace Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Hell's Point Golf Club

Played On 05/25/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Worth the ride for first time.

I think this is a good course for a municipal-owned course. It takes some time to get to as not off major thoroughfare. Staff friendly. When weather is ideal, nice place to enjoy scenery and wildlife. Stands out for having challenging par 3s. Likely will need 1-2 clubs up. For water holes, a good drive can bend away from trouble if you can not bomb over.
Tee boxes and fairwary edges are in need of repair but fairway has very few browned or GUR areas. Bunkers need help but I have not seen any public course in HR that doesn't! Greens are in good condition, slightly slow.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Virginia Beach National Golf Club

Played On 12/27/2016
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

A Challenge

This course provides a challenge to anyone regardless of tee box. Layout is not easy on the eye and par 5s are quite long. Several blind shots to the green over hills if not in the fairway. Several waste bunkers. This course will get windy. I should play better during the regular season once landmarks can be better appreciated. Course does not drain well so be prepared for cartpath only in inclement weather.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Duck Woods Country Club

Played On 06/24/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Plays long

This course is conveniently located to most northern expressway entrance to the Outer Banks. This is a residential course primarily and has a full service club for members. This area has a lot of seasonal events including business and wedding events. This course is well maintained. Has blind water hazards due to elevations. Wide open in some areas. Generous practice area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/30/2017

Isn't this a private course? I'd love to play it when I come down in June.

Cypress Creek Golfers' Club

Played On 05/19/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Worth the trip

This course continues to be a recommended spot seasonally. We have had a lot of rain so far this Spring. Course wet but greens in good condition. Very few areas of standing water or GUR. Visually appealing. Not narrow so plenty of room for errand shots. Residential course but not tight so not a lot of out of bounds.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Cahoon Plantation Golf Club

Played On 03/29/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A real tester

This course is great for the golfer. It is probably withing the top 5, certainly 10 courses in Hampton Roads. Well groomed. Great practice grounds and kid friendly. Regarding play, you will be penalized in the rough. Thickest in the area. Greens are fair and fast.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging

Riverfront Golf Club

Played On 03/17/2016
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Lengthy course

This is a residential course. It is rather long and quite intertwined in the neighborhood. I do not recommend walking. The fairways at this time of the year are still low and can be muddy and hold moisture after rain. There is trouble if not driving well. Several fairways have marsh valleys. Several holes are well elevated and blind. Those who do not drive long can expect layups on a number of par 4s. Similarly some par 3s must carry hazards! Greens are well maintained, aerated recently but filling in well. Undulated.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Chesapeake Golf Club

Played On 08/29/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Holds up

This is my second time playing. The weather was ideal for the summer. Fairways have held up during the season as well as the greens. Unfortunately the greens were very soft from dew or over irrigation to save them. Great play for value. Penalized for not staying in the fairway. Out of bounds is tight. This course has the toughest par 5s in the area. Laying up is key for average length hitters.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Chesapeake Golf Club

Played On 07/07/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Good for value. Hidden residential course.

This course is inviting and seems to be fairly generous. Although the fairways were wet due to rain they were fairly well maintained. Greens were surprisingly well cut, even and had a few undulations. This course gives you many chances to par or better because it has straight fairways in the majority. Beware of the need to lay up due to water however. This is a better riding course than walking as the holes are interspersed in a residential area. Unfortunately the cart paths are beat up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Cypress Point Country Club

Played On 09/05/2014
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Plays longer than it looks

Course does not look intimidating but the par 4s are longer than you think. Must be in fairway to get roll out. Undulating rough. Elevation of tees and wind do require adjustment. Cart paths and proximity to homes demands well directed shot off tee. One concern, Groundsman tend not to extend usual courtesy to player in the fairway or greens by stopping machinery.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate

Nansemond River Golf Club

Played On 08/24/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Probably the best overall public course in Suffolk

Course length is good but blue/black tees will be quite a challenge. Overall best fairways in area and greens are well maintained. Both narrow and wide fairways on course. Deep greens. Only issue is that the yardage markers are absent, broken or worn down and must rely on experience or a GPS device. PGA professional very personable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Sleepy Hole Golf Course

Played On 08/16/2014
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Not Sleepy

This course plays long. Difficult if not on the right portion of the fairway. Thick rough. Well bunkered and tree obstacles. Narrow course overall. Often have to wait for others to clear tee or fairway when playing from the rough or wrong fairway. Course management a premium. Greens have several tiers. Not quite smooth from regular play or missed cuttings.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Suffolk Golf Course

Played On 08/08/2014
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

No frills

This is one of if not the oldest public course in Suffolk. Traditional tree lined. Slightly narrow fairways, plenty of elevated greens. Penalty for not keeping in fairway. Average but recommended for any beginner. Despite having new greens last year, they are stubby now. Unable to get a pure roll. If looking for bang for the buck this is the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate

Red Wing Lake Golf Course

Played On 07/05/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Surprisingly well public course

This was the first time playing in Virginia Beach and the course was well maintained for a public course. It was raining quite a bit and there was very little puddling on the greens or fairways. Was still 90*. Generous fairways. Wide flat greens. Water hazards are avoidable with course management. Only problem was a marshal who was putting us on the clock when the problem was the group in front of us. This was an unnecessary commentary particularly when conditions were basically lift, clean and place.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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