Stumpy Lake Golf Course
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6741 yards | 71.3 | 127 |
| White | 72 | 6374 yards | 69.6 | 123 |
| Gold | 72 | 5867 yards | 67.3 | 118 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5867 yards | 72.7 | 126 |
| Green | 72 | 5283 yards | 69.3 | 118 |
| Forward | 72 | 4951 yards | 67.4 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.6/123 | 381 | 354 | 184 | 527 | 423 | 367 | 194 | 401 | 501 | 3332 | 394 | 356 | 211 | 538 | 376 | 412 | 190 | 534 | 398 | 3409 | 6741 |
| White M: 69.6/122 W: 76.1/126 | 360 | 340 | 163 | 515 | 390 | 342 | 176 | 386 | 495 | 3167 | 376 | 326 | 190 | 520 | 344 | 398 | 172 | 509 | 372 | 3207 | 6374 |
| Gold M: 68.1/118 W: 74.0/121 | 335 | 320 | 138 | 470 | 355 | 307 | 151 | 354 | 484 | 2914 | 346 | 306 | 158 | 475 | 328 | 362 | 150 | 486 | 342 | 2953 | 5867 |
| Green M: 65.6/108 W: 70.8/117 | 308 | 284 | 129 | 427 | 325 | 276 | 141 | 340 | 401 | 2631 | 316 | 290 | 142 | 435 | 277 | 300 | 142 | 428 | 322 | 2652 | 5283 |
| Red M: 64.2/99 W: 67.8/116 | 265 | 284 | 129 | 405 | 293 | 248 | 131 | 290 | 401 | 2446 | 286 | 270 | 120 | 435 | 277 | 300 | 125 | 428 | 264 | 2505 | 4951 |
| Orange M: 61.4/93 W: 63.6/107 | 255 | 270 | 119 | 395 | 285 | 240 | 121 | 280 | 390 | 2355 | 270 | 255 | 110 | 420 | 270 | 290 | 115 | 415 | 250 | 2395 | 4750 |
| Handicap | 10 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 9 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 8 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 5 |
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Photo submitted by DRQOm2qP3NBODTa9AhYa on 10/04/2025
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They weren’t all this bad, but there were a few like this. Photo submitted by m87kevin on 10/06/2024
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Photo submitted by u072754598 on 06/21/2022
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Photo submitted by u072754598 on 06/21/2022
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Photo submitted by u072754598 on 06/21/2022
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Photo submitted by Realestateangels on 12/14/2017
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LOVE THE COURSE Photo submitted by Realestateangels on 11/15/2017
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Boarding with his dog....on Stumpy Lake Photo submitted by Realestateangels on 09/06/2017
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The canoes were an added beauty to the setting Photo submitted by Realestateangels on 08/28/2017
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Photo submitted by RogerEK on 04/17/2015
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The fall brings such color Photo submitted by Realestateangels on 11/06/2014
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I love when there is a little time to take in the views Photo submitted by Realestateangels on 11/06/2014
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Beautiful fairways Photo submitted by Realestateangels on 11/06/2014
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The water adds a little difficulty Photo submitted by Realestateangels on 11/06/2014
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Trees & more Photo submitted by Realestateangels on 11/06/2014
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Gorgeous view of Stumpy Lake Photo submitted by Realestateangels on 11/06/2014
Fun Course
Coming from where I live in Carolina, this course is flat; but it does add in some sharp doglegs, which adds a challenge. It’s very walkable, which I like, and if your tee shot wanders off the fairway, you won’t find yourself in too much trouble. The greens were well maintained and firm. Everyone I encountered here was friendly, and I would definitely come back here in the future.
Cancellation/ overbooking issue
I booked a hot deal for Monday at 9:08am and after driving 45min plus to golf with a colleague of mine, I was told I couldn’t golf at the time that was reserved and purchased. They asked if I received an email and I told the cashier that no email was sent to me regarding issues of this location overbooking tee times. The response I received was “call Golfnow”. I arrived early and showed the staff member I was charged and no emails were sent and nothing was done for me. It was even more frustrating that after talking to the cashier I randomly received my cancellation email 2 minutes after my tee time. Extremely frustrated with how this was handled and I felt like there was no help given on resolving this issue for myself and my guest. Poor management and communication with a third party shouldn’t result in an inconvenience for your guests.
Floods and golf don't mix.
Well I played the course even though the fairways were under water. But I hung with friends and that's all that matters.
The cheers of golf courses
I golfmany courses in my area. There are courses that are more daring than this one but saying that this is one of my favorite courses to play. Everytime I'm there they treat you like your family. I bring my 8 year old and they treat him just the same. Let him ride along and hit balls with me. scenery is superb. If u run a little late into the evening they aren't on your tail demanding karts back at an exact time. Very easy going. I love it
My home my course
This is my home course and I couldn't be more proud when my friends play this course with me. The winding fairways through the beautiful woods and lake side views. Amazing day with friends and golf.
Best course and price in the area
This course is in great shape. The price is well below other golf courses in the area.
Slow round
Had a foursome that ended up with 2 holes open in front of them and 3 groups behind them. Brought it up to Marshall and he just said by the clock they were ok.
Stumpy lake
The course should advise golf now that the back nine is closed for maintenance and the front nine greens were aerated and heavily sanded.
Good Course, Long Course!!!!
Great course, long course yardage wise. It has pretty good run off areas if you hit a errand tee shot. Pace of play is great. Staff is friendly. The course is also in a great area it’s behind Stumpy Lake so no houses, cars are around it’s very quiet. I would recommend this course for others. Overall my favorite course in the Hampton Roads area.
Course needs some work
Tee boxes were hard as rock throughout. Sometimes I needed two hands to get a tee in the ground. Pace of play was horrendous and people were the really obnoxious type that acted like they owned the place, turned back for clubs they left, and dropped covers with no consideration for others. I wasn't a fan of the par 5s because the trees are too high around the dog legs so your teeing off on a par 5 with a 5 iron which I prefer not to do. Greens were just ok. Ambieance was nice because you are not around traffic. Wouldn't recommend unless you get a hot deal.
Average Conditions
The front 9 greens were marked up pretty well. It looks like nobody replaces their ball marks. Hard to putt. Back 9 greens were much better! Tee boxes need a lot of work. Overall a decent course for the money.
Golf Now
Great course just stop tucking the pins an the greens were beat up. But for the most part a good place to play. Very wide open greens were hard great speed but not in the best shape. I’ll go back.
Best Day of Golf In A Long Time
I read some of the other reviews and I don’t think I played the same course that they did. I played at Stumpy Lake Golf Course. This course is in the best shape it’s ever been in. The tee boxes were good. The fairways were perfect. The greens were fast but had just been cut. Bring some bug spray. Golf carts were great. I can’t complain about a thing. I’ll be coming back weekly. The price to play was excellent.h
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