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3.7
675 Reviews (675)
5 Stars
142
4 Stars
315
3 Stars
139
2 Stars
46
1 Stars
33
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.7
79.4%
Recommend this course
549 out of 675 reviews
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3.1
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
62.5%
Recommend this course
5 out of 8 reviews
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3.6
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.1
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
675 Reviews (675)

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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Another round...

Course was in good shape. Greens were hard and very fast. Play was a bit slow, but expected that for a Sunday.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent value

Always liked the course layout and scenery. Greens slow and bumpy.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good course for the average player

The course was in overall good shape. The course is fairly hard throughout the playing surface and has some bare spots under trees. The greens and fairways are in good shape and play smooth.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

Good course for the price. The greens were in good shape even after a turential downpour the night before.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course was not very challenging, but a great place to work on your game.

I enjoyed this course and it presented some unusually easy challenges, but overall it was a good course to work on your game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

1st Time at Stumpy

Had an excellent first experience and will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For 20 bucks...

I got a great deal through golfnow.com to play during prime hours for 20 bucks with a cart. Course was in decent shape. Greens were very hard, particularly on the front 9. I'd play again but not for more than 30.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Stumpy Lake

Not a very difficult course to play but for one reason or another could not find my ball in a very open area. Ground was hard packed and greens needed work on them as there are patches here and there. Overall I played the course two times that day once at 8:45am and the other start was at 1:45pm. The afternoon was hot but the play was much faster in pace overall as there was few players on the ground. People very friendly and there are no marshals in sight.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Barry's review

Have played many times. Greens were slow as usual.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course!

This wasn't the first time I've played this course, I've enjoyed playing there every time I've booked a tee time there. Would highly recommend this course, great layout for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rude marshals.

Just as they have always been known to be; the marshal on duty lacked the basic understanding of customer service. It is likely that he is just a grumpy old man with very poor communication skills. No need for details as you have heard this many times and for years. That's why we call it Gumpy Lakes. BTW, Mr Marshal l am not easily intimidate or bullied as I was as a young man and I hope you sensed that. Good course and I always enjoy playing off and on for the last 30 years.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Play Stumpy Now

We thoroughly enjoyed our play at Stumpy Lake. The course was in good shape after a rough winter but beginning to show that spring is doing it's magic. Delightful setting.

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

Good value

The discount on Golfnow.com made it well worth the cost even though I would consider playing there regardless but I look for the bargains on Golfnow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great Find

I would play here again in a heartbeat. Staff was very pleasant, even to a stranger like me. The course seemed to play longer than it measured, or it could just be me getting older. The day I played followed bad weather ( a "Cart Path Only" day ), so I can't really comment on the normal condition there, nor did I sample the cuisine. Played eighteen holes and had a good time despite a soggy course. Went back two days later, course was a little drier, and I enjoyed myself again.

Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Parkland style course. Best thing is no houses. Was still a little wet, but good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Disappointment

On this date the course conditions on the fairways due to a bad past winter with snow and rain was horrible. Cart path only thru-out the course and muddy conditions and standing water to wade thru to play the ball. I must say that the greens were in fairly good shape and the bunkers were well maintained. I like the location and the serenity and the nature surroundings although it's not the fault of any maintenance neglect but just natures bad season that caused these kind of conditions. If it ever dries up I would like to play there again in the future. Most of the ratings would be totally different with better conditions. Bad timing for me at this time.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Liked The Course Layout

Really liked the course layout but unfortunately it came after some heavy rains and the course had a lot of casual water. Nice facility and staff.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Soggy

Stumpy was a little wetter than anticipated. I play here a lot. Greens were aerated and top dressed, probably within the last week. In 2 weeks they will be good. This track is in my top 3 of southside Hamton Roads public golf courses.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Watering Hole

Never play there when its wet. Course was nice. Greens nice. Fairways nice. Just to wet. But overall thats on me not them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Golfing

Outstanding Value! Because there has been many showers. We had to stay on cart path; which slowed
us down.

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