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3.7
674 Reviews (674)
5 Stars
142
4 Stars
315
3 Stars
138
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
33
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
79.2%
Recommend this course
548 out of 674 reviews
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3.3
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
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0
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2
Conditions
2.3
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
50.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 8 reviews
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3.6
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
76.2%
Recommend this course
64 out of 84 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

3.7
674 Reviews (674)

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 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun times

I love this course, the only thing I would have any complain about were the Greens were fluffy and slow. The tee boxes are in pretty good shape the fairways were clean and cut to the right length overall I had a lovely day with some friends shut up pretty good score will be back soon. You want a good burger for lunch go to Stumpy Lake Golf Course eat at the diner in there people that work there are really nice and friendly and they cook a mean burger.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Walked

Stumpy Lake

This was my first visit to Stumpy Lake. The staff was very friendly. The course layout was interesting but I only got to play 12 holes due to a thunderstorm. The greens were on the slow side and the fairways had some patchy areas. The pace of play was a bit slow for me. Two hours and 20 minutes for the front nine.
I would go back and play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Really enjoyed my round. Friendly staff. Some nice challenging holes and some easy.
Would recommend and play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Peaceful course near big city

We had a day to fill before driving from Norfolk to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Found this course on GolfAdvisor. Really enjoyed it. Staff and local players were very friendly. Back nine was much prettier than front nine. Fairways and greens were in pretty good shape, but the area around the greens were fairly bare. Enjoyed the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Beau terrain mature

Pour ceux qui aime un terrain de golf boisé, fairway large, c'est un beau terrain en pleine nature.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

previous knowledge

Has multiple dog leg left par 4s and distance to water hazards is important

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderfully surprised

We found this course by chance, not knowing what to expect ,upon arrival we were met with the happiest the most friendliest people I've ever met and golf course. We checked in early, had breakfast and then went out to see the starter to see if we could start a little early. Everyone from the desk clerk to the cook to the starter and marshals were absolutely phenomenal. Note to the city of Virginia Beach, and Staff of the golf course job well done. Thanks for making our day a great day your staff is absolutely wonderful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

good old fashion Bobby Jones course

great old fashion course. doglegs and small greens. challenging and fun.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Hidden Gen

Great course with challenging dog-legs and well kept! Only negative against this course is that it does not drain water hardly at all after it rains. Greens roll true and course in general is in great shape. Highly recommend.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

pollen

Tough day due to peak of pine pollen but pace of play was great

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Stumpy Lake GC

We played in April, after a rain, so it was very wet. Tees and greens were in very good shape. In another month, this will be a very nice course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Get what you pay for

I booked this tee time for $20. The fairways, tee boxes, and greens were all in bad condition. Hitting off the dirt in the middle of the fairways was bad just like putting on a rocky green. I opted to buy a bucket of range balls to practice prior to playing, however the range machine was out and so I notified the staff. They had to get in the range cart to go retrieve balls, so I took the liberty to walk on the right fringe of the range to collect a dozen balls myself and of course got reprimanded for it. I told the cart guy, if he would have done his job, then I wouldn't have had to get my own range balls. Overall, not a great experience, not sure I will be back this year.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Pleasantly surprised

Good non-residential golf on a good course layout at a great price.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

03192015

Sunny day started of cold and warmed up. Fairways were wet so there was no roll and the ball stuck in the ground so we had to lift, clean and place. Greens were good, a little slow but in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course

My golfing partner Dennis and I play Stumpy Lake fairly often, the course is close to where we live and is pretty well maintained, wet this time of year so there is a lot of walking. Some holes are more complex than others so it can be trying. Highly recommend the course if you are ever in this area.

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

Superb condition! Wonderful layout!

A wonderful layout in the best condition of any course I've played in the area. Traps are raked and groomed! Tee boxes and greens are in excellent condition for December. My new favorite course in the area. Ready to come back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A day at Stumpy...

The course wasn't in bad shape, but it is getting it's Winter coat, which is to be expected this time of year. Like always, drainage at this course is ALWAYS and issue. Even if it doesn't rain for several days, there are always wet areas on this course. The tee boxes were just Ok and the fairways are starting to go dormant. The greens "appear" to be on the cut-every-other-day schedule as they were a bit fluffy and some what slow. Took a few holes to get the pace down.
The staff, the clubhouse and carts are all great. We had a great time playing as long as you stayed out of the leaves...Oh my, the leaves. Lost a couple of balls just off the fairway because of leaves. Winter rules!!! All in all, a good time on a weather perfect day on the 1st of December...72 degrees and bright sunshine. Can't beat that!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Not a bad venue for an outing

The course has come a long way. Drains a lot better than it used to .Not a bad place for an outing

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Greens

The course is in great shape the greens were awesome. The fairways are maybe average but it is what I expected. All the bunkers had nice sand in them and were well groomed. The wide tree lined fairways are fun too play on with not a house in sight. I will be back soon.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Nice straight forward tract

No gimmicks--just straight forward golf. Make sure you locate the water hazards. Greens running true.

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