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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 week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

This is a fun course to play! It isn’t too difficult and has very forgiving fairways. It is short, most par-4s you can hit a driver and then a wedge. Greens and tee boxes are in good condition and did not have any issues with the pace of play. Will absolutely be playing here again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/13/2020

Thank you for reviewing us. We see that 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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Round

As always...the course was in excellent condition...the staff was friendly...and everyone on the course played at a good pace...i will play this course anytime.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful weather. Course is in pretty good shape and not too crowded.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun to play

My neighbor and I played here twice so far this month (August). I's our first visit in just about 4 years. Both days were very hot and humid. The staff are friendly and check-in went smoothly. There are several tees to choose from so you can select a distance right for your handicap. The fairways are in fine shape. The greens had been aerated and sanded a bit ago and were still a bit bumpy but otherwise in good condition. The course is surrounded by huge old growth oaks so there is plenty of shade available. There are several "fun" holes - I’ll let you discover them. There are an abundant number of bunkers and water throughout the course. Also, an abundance of geese. Pace of play both times was good.8-18-2020

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 10/05/2020

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Ocean View Municipal Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

greens are improving but faiways still need help

this is an excellent course for seniors and ladies for the price it is a very good course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

I like the course but.....Pace of play

For what could be a beautiful day for golf this turn out to be intolerable, and not the first time. If the marshals would help in at least assisting with players playing through or even pairing up at the first tee box, I think this would help. I would/will go back, but I wouldn't recommend it to my friends.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/05/2020

Hello and thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game. We will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Ocean View Municipal Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great local course

I’ve played this course for several years and belong to the ladies league. Course is in great shape, even tho a couple bunkers have water, same as every course around here. It’s been a rainy season. Staff is great! Bob in the grill makes the best burgers. Pro shop has great prices and staff is welcoming and friendly. Loaner clubs are new and play well. Distances from tees are accurate and pace is good. Overall a great local course you will want to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Take a Walk Through History

Founded in 1930, Ocean View is a staple in the HAMPTON Roads golf community..

Although the course has gone through changes in the last 20 years with it’s layout and, with development , there’s no longer an “Ocean view” , the course has something for everyone. From the back tee’s, the course plays less than 6000 yards, but the average player will use all the clubs in the bag.

Unlike “resort courses”, and other simple municipal courses, the player will be required to “work” the ball in a particular fashion.

Greens roll nicely

Bunkers can be a problem in that they can be hard pan., but, as they say, like the 2 big lakes on the property, , “don’t hit it there”.

There is no driving range to warm up and the clubhouse has no shower facility..

The grill is basic, but good.

The Club Professional, Andy Giles, is one of the most respected Pros in the area.

Green fees are under $30, and a good value for the quality of play.

Take a walk through history and the way golf began.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Enjoyable track

Played Ocean view many times. It’s a good municipal course. Nice layout, open enough for high handicappers, yet challenging enough for lower handicaps.

Tends to be slow especially on weekends, but overall a good course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/29/2020

Hello, we appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Ocean View Municipal Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Good day.

Greens are getting better each time I play. Some of the fairways need help.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sunday round

Had a good time playing a round at Ocean View, course was in great shape and the pace was perfect. Beautiful weather made it even more enjoyable!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast green!

Both fairway and green are well maintained. It's firm and very fast! You can easily get 20-30 extra yards on your drivers.

It's a par70, with considerably short courses and nearly no rough at all. It would be a good course for intermediate players. Not recommended for beginners, especially for a driver shot, since the entire course is an open area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun course!

Maybe dues to amount of rain recently, but found greens bumpy, and tees needed to be mowed. Fairways were very nice as were most of the traps.

A great day!

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