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3.9
445 Reviews (445)
5 Stars
115
4 Stars
197
3 Stars
86
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
85.0%
Recommend this course
368 out of 445 reviews
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3.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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4.1
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.2%
Recommend this course
45 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and affordable green fees make this historic municipal course a top value pick in the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area. The beginner-friendly layout and well-maintained conditions consistently reward golfers looking for an enjoyable, accessible round.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 70
Length 5802 yards
Slope 116
Rating 68.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1930
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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3.9
445 Reviews (445)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course, if it’s not busy

It was extremely busy when I went. I had just me and one other person. The starter was supposed to put us white another group of two but they didn’t want to, so it screwed up the whole pace of play.

Beautiful course with the sand traps getting some work done. Hopefully you avoid them like somehow I was able to for the most part.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 166
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Decent course

Do not expect to actually view the ocean at Ocean View golf course. Tee boxes were somewhat beat up but manageable. Greens were a bit slow, but rolled fairly true. Fairways were in good shape and most bunkers were taken care of. Would definitely recommend this course for those that are looking for a relaxed weekend round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/16/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, Devin. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Ocean View Municipal Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 215
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Decent course but short

Greens were in very good shape. Played the day after huge rain storm and course was in good shape drainage wise. Most of traps were dirt not sand. Small but narrow course. You can play any shot as long as your not in water.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Played while on vacation nearby. One of the public courses near Virginia Beach.

Fun course. Flat mostly straight layout.

Greens were slow - I’m used to country club greens - but overall a fun place to play at a terrific price. Staff was friendly and helpful. Had 3 teenage kids playing and they all were able get around the course and enjoy playing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

The pace

Cute little course. Staff was friendly and helpful. There was nothing overly challenging about the course, no hidden or blond shots. Water comes into play in about five holes. But the pace was unbelievable. Finished my round in 2:40. I’m sure this is not the norm but was great for me. I would play here again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 112
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

OVGC is a great golf experience!

I normally play OVGC once a month and I can truthfully say that it's my favorite course In the Hampton Roads area. Andy Giles has done a great job keeping the course up to date and I really appreciate the refurbished bunkers. The pace of play is normally very good and we recently finished our round in just over 4 hours. The staff is friendly and the golf carts are always clean and well maintained. It's a pleasure to play golf here. Thanks!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome Time

Had a blast, Played 2 rounds back to back. Course was a lot of fun. The staff was great Andy & Matt in particular.

Course is in pretty good shape. Greens are fair speed and not a lot of bounce from chip shots which I feel to be great. I will be returning

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/30/2021

Thank you for reviewing us. We see you rated the course 3-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve before your next round. Feel free to comment on this review or reach out to the team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Ocean View Municipal Golf Course, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Rain check

They won’t give you a rain check if you book your tee time through golf now.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/22/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Ocean View Municipal Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sand is good and bad!

Course is normally very dry due to sandy soils. Unfortunately this time around the greens had been cored and sanded, making putting a bit like the beach! I am exaggerating, but it was a bumpy and sandy day on the greens! The course is forgiving and fun to play and the staff were exceptional.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/28/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We strive for a 5-star experience, so we welcome your feedback. We work hard to maintain the course for everyone's benefit, which means aerifying the greens as part of our regular maintenance schedule. The greens will be healed soon and in pristine condition. Please come back soon for the 5-star experience you expect at Ocean View Municipal Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
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 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Course at a Great Price for the Weekend Golfer

The staff here is very friendly and accommodating. We arrived late after getting delayed in the tunnel and the starter still found a way to get us on the course with almost no wait. There is no range here so it’s probably best to get here early and stretch and warm up.

The fairways are very good however, the greens are extremely slow. It’s a thicker cut of grass and it takes some time getting accustomed to it. The good thing is that the practice green is equal to the greens on the course so practicing ahead of time should help.

It’s not a long course as the tips (green tees) are only 5800 yards. You can use your driver but this course gives you a chance to work on other clubs. The par 3 distances vary from ~125 yards to ~ 185 from what I recall and the course offers a variety of holes.

I highly recommend playing this course. It’s not the most challenging but can jump up and bite you if you’re not careful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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