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3.8
667 Reviews (667)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.8
81.0%
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544 out of 667 reviews
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3.7
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.6%
Recommend this course
59 out of 76 reviews
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3.8
103 Reviews (103)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.6%
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84 out of 103 reviews
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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.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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3.8
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Conditions Fair
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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4.0
Previously Played

Fun course

I've played stumpy for many years. It's always a good time. The course condition comes and goes, being a little less than ideal in recent years. But it always seems to come around so hopefully we will see that this season! Regardless for the money it's a worthwhile course for sure

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course and Very Remote

Had a fantastic time on this course, the layout was challenging, greens made you think and overall was a good time! Definitely will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A nice day in course

Stumpy is definitely one of the best courses I have played since working in the Norfolk area this year. I was a single so I was paired with 3 other golfers. This made play fairly slow and we also had golfers ahead of us likely scrambling and causing us to pause at every tee box. Overall I had a great time and recommend the course.

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

Stumpy - $39 is a fair price, just.

So much potential but lacking polish

Greens were ok but some holes lookkwd very patchy

Some tee boxes were sand boxes and desperately need attention

Good carts

Pace of play could have been better managed.

No hot food ready at the turn :(

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

A Fair Neighborhood Course

OK course if others not available. Driving range balls are old and there's too much sand in soil. Course Tees and greens are not in good shape. Clubhouse and grill are kept clean. Grill and food are fast and good.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value in Virginia Beach

Great value. Friendly helpful staff. Food was a good value. Nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good round

Course is in pretty good shape. Some greens could use a little TLC.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 89
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Course

A unique golfing experience that has both its highs and lows. One notable feature is the tee boxes, which are among the roughest in the area and unfortunately littered with broken tees. This can be a bit challenging for golfers looking for a clean and consistent start to their holes.

The fairways, on the other hand, are quite good, providing a decent playing surface that allows for solid ball striking. The greens are a highlight, featuring nice speed with mild bumps and some wear; however, they still offer quality putting conditions overall.

One of the standout aspects of the course is the sand bunkers. They are well-maintained and filled with quality sand, making them a rewarding challenge rather than a frustration. Additionally, the staff are exceptionally friendly and welcoming, which adds to the overall experience.

As a bonus, if you're someone who likes to hunt for lost golf balls, you'll find plenty in the tree lines and water bank areas throughout the course.

Overall, Stumpy Lake has potential and charm, but improvements to the tee boxes would significantly enhance the experience. With a laid-back atmosphere, friendly staff, and a few challenges to keep things interesting, it's worth a round for those in the area.

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