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 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.
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.
Fun course
Really enjoyed my round. Friendly staff. Some nice challenging holes and some easy.
Would recommend and play again.
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.
Beau terrain mature
Pour ceux qui aime un terrain de golf boisé, fairway large, c'est un beau terrain en pleine nature.
previous knowledge
Has multiple dog leg left par 4s and distance to water hazards is important
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.
good old fashion Bobby Jones course
great old fashion course. doglegs and small greens. challenging and fun.
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.
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.
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.
Pleasantly surprised
Good non-residential golf on a good course layout at a great price.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
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.
Nice straight forward tract
No gimmicks--just straight forward golf. Make sure you locate the water hazards. Greens running true.
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