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3.8
711 Reviews (711)
5 Stars
155
4 Stars
334
3 Stars
142
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
79.6%
Recommend this course
584 out of 711 reviews
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4.1
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
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2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
93.0%
Recommend this course
40 out of 43 reviews
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3.8
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
79.5%
Recommend this course
58 out of 73 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns praise for its fun, forgiving fairways and memorable finishing holes with water features. Friendly, welcoming staff and strong value for money keep golfers returning regularly.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 6741 yards
Slope 127
Rating 71.3

Stumpy Lake Golf Course is a Robert Trent Jones design that provides a unique golfing experience. This scenic layout is routed across a 1,400-acre nature preserve that is absent of any commercial or residential development for miles. The golf course wraps around its namesake lake, which has a canoe and kayak launch as well as a fishing pier. Deer, fox, and eagles are frequently seen on the course and there has even been the occasional bear sighting. Water has a prominent presence throughout and there are also several strategically placed bunkers. Stumpy Lake Golf Course is a layout that will force you to be creative with your shot making but it's still approachable enough for high handicappers to tackle with confidence. If you're looking to get in even more golf, sister club Honey Bee is located almost right next door.

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Course Details

Year Built 1958
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1958)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed Soft spikes only
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

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Reviews

3.8
711 Reviews (711)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 31
Bunkers 20
Forced Carries 15
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 37
Locals 29
Seniors 21
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 25
In the 'Burbs 11
Worth the Drive 10

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great time

Course is in much better shape than last tie I was there. Well Done to the maintenance folks.

Cart was in excellent condition. Great morning overall.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Etiquette

Course was in relatively good condition but the greens were not very good. Nothing to do with maintenance but the patrons playing. People before us did not know how to pick up their feet or repair ball marks. I repaired atleast 4 ball mark on every green as well as scuff from feet

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

BRING YOUR BUG SPRAY

Staff was very nice. Course was in good shape. Only complaint was the bugs. If I knew, I would have brought bug spray. The closer you get to the woods, the worse they get. Would definitely play again, with bug spray.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Bring your bug spray

Course was in good shape. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Bring your bug spray though. Being near a swampy like area. The bugs are terrible

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Recent rain went down good but always a good time

Fn prehistoric sized mosquitos almost killed Me other than that I always love the course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Absolutely love this course. Staff is friendly equipment is maintained. Course is clean and well maintained. Course easy enough for a beginner like me and challenging enough for some of the veterans playing with me. We all had a great time. Would highly recommend this course to anybody who loves the game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Golf and Good Times

Over I had a great time the first 2 greens were a little rough but the hole placement was not affected by it. The tee box’s had the green stuff on them called grass so that was helpful and nice to look and use. I was excited about the tee time and conditioning of the course all around. The bev cart was out and came around quite often so that was awesome.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 90
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Price

The course was well kept. greens had some undulations. People were friendly. The only problem we had was that we were supposed to be charged $115 at the course through TeeOff, but the course charged us $126.24. I am attempting to get the $11.24 back that I was overcharged. Used TeeOff email but it was returned because the email address was rejected. I sent the email to infoteeoff.com

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play only if you can’t get on somewhere else

The greens are rough, patchy and not maintained well. The rough and parts of the fairway are hard as concrete, not maintained, aerated or turned during the offseason. We did enjoy the course layout and had a good time. This course would be amazing if they kept up with the grounds.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice course

They have really done a great job of turning this course around. For the money it's a great course to play. I like the fact that there are no houses on the course. The greens are slow but in great shape for a public course. There are a couple of greens early in the round that need a little work but overall I like the course and will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Truly fun. Staff was amazing and friendly!

This was my first time at Stumpy lake and I truly had a really great time playing! The course was very well kept and the staff was so friendly and accommodating! I will definitely be coming back here! Thanks to everyone there who made my experience so great!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Some greens bad

Fairways tight 👍 but some greens splotchy. Overall good course. Rain would help the entire region!🤣

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good value - Exceptional greens

Stumpy Lake has worked hard to restore their greens to the high level they were known for years ago. Fairways are below average as you may find yourself with a "natural lie" unless you are in a 10 to 15 yard swath down the center. Their tee boxes appear to be the last thing on their to do list as they are deeply compacted and getting a peg in the ground is a real challenge. Overall it remains one of the best value courses in Tidewater.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Above average for the area.

I've play a few courses in the area and this is one that I've been back too multiple times

It can get crowded but most of the other people there try to let the faster players go threw. It has a few Tee boxes that are very hard and it's a good workout trying to get you tee in the ground. This is a course I will continue to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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