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3.0
814 Reviews (814)
5 Stars
156
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
71
1 Stars
68
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
3.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.8
46.6%
Recommend this course
641 out of 814 reviews
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3.0
16 Reviews (16)
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.5
StaffFriendliness
2.9
37.5%
Recommend this course
6 out of 16 reviews
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2.8
43 Reviews (43)
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Conditions
2.6
Value
3.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
3.3
34.9%
Recommend this course
15 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise for its challenging narrow fairways and well-maintained greens that reward accurate play. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for an enjoyable round at affordable pricing.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 6776 yards
Slope 130
Rating 73.3

When Hell's Point Golf Club opened in 1982, Golf Digest called it one of the best new courses and it was ranked as one of the 100 best-designed courses in the country. Renowned architect Rees Jones designed the course. He incorporated the many natural features provided by the golf course's location in the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The fairways are edged with saltwater marshes and Jones included his signature sculpted bunkers along the greensides. Just a stone's throw from the ocean, the golf course is as scenic as it is challenging. The second hole is one of southeastern Virginia's toughest golf holes with out-of-bounds to the left, trees to the right, and a sloped fairway that leads to a well guarded, double-tiered green. This par 4 is the no. 1 handicap hole at When Hell's Point Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Golf Season Year round. High Season: 04/01 - 10/31
Architect Rees Jones (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Dress code strictly enforced. Clothing must be clean, free of rips and free of holes. Shirts or tops must be worn at all times. no swimwear allowed.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.0
814 Reviews (814)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 9
Brunch 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 62
Bunkers 57
Narrow Fairways 45
This course/club is great for:
Locals 42
Advanced Golfers 41
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 38
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 35
Convenient to the City 28
Near Local Attractions 16

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Start at your tee time, or earlier, or just when ever you want

Tee time was 0930. Starter had everyone starting on hole 9 to give the first 9 a relief from people just playing 9 holes. On the tee box of our first hole. Pair pulls up behind us. I asked what was their tee time and they said 1000. By hole our second hole stuck behind a threesome. By hole four asked threesome if our twosome could play thru. They said a 5 person group ahead of them was holding them thinks up. We drove past a 3 person, 5 person, 2 person, 2 person, 4 person and another 5 person group. Skipped holes 5 thru 9 and moved to the front nine to get a decent pace of play. Starter was present but no control of start times and no marshall controlling on course play. If you play here make sure course times are wide open based on lack of control. I’ve played here several times. I enjoy the course but it was a free for all this last time.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

My husband and I really enjoyed the course. The staff was friendl

The day we went it was after it had rained for many days, so some fairways had lots of water, no cars on the fairway

But it was still a great round of golf. We can't wait to play there again tomorrow, and Friday, and I will be able to give you a better view of the course.

We just love golf. Period

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very wet

Course was very wet not my idea for a course this good. Tee box looks bad enough to be a municipal course! Layout was good but condition was dreadful!. I’m from Maryland and the courses drain much better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 210
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Wet fareways

Over all a good round of golf on this challenging course

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Decent Course

First time playing this course. The fairways and greens were in decent shape for the dry conditions on most of the holes. There were some areas that there were puddles from the recent weather. There are plenty of sand traps on this course and I found a lot of them. There was a single player ahead of us but he did not invite us to play. This held us up for the majority of the round. There were no rangers out this day. Beverage cart was around plenty of times! I did not see any restrooms on the course. We will try other courses in the area but we will be back to play at Hells Point again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens in fantastic shape

Extremely friendly and accommodating staff. The tee boxes are a little rough. The fairways are in good shape and the greens are tremendous. If you can get out early morning on a nice day there is nothing like it with the tranquility, course layout, and wildlife. I hope they continue to invest in the course and bring it up to as high a standard as possible. I’d definitely recommend to try if you’ve never played before.

Looking forward to my next round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time

With the exception of a few tee boxes needing some grass, the course was in really good shape. Loved seeing the goats on two fairways!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice but could be much better!

The layout was nice and the greens were good but the fairways were in bad shape there was little If any fought and the tee boxes barely more than dust. Maybe there was drought conditions or irrigation problems but I thought if the course was better conditioned it could be a gem.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Appropriately named

The course is just now greening up and the fairways are difficult due to so much rain.

The layout is great with water on many holes and drainage ditches along the fairways.

Greens are very difficult to read and putt but they are smooth and challenging. At age 77 and having had three surgeries this winter, I appreciated the seniors tees which are very generous. The staff are very friendly as well. All in all a great course to play, and I will be a repeat customer....

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Awesome experience

Golf course was in decent shape for the time of year. Greens could use a roller for firmer and faster conditions. Pro shop staff excelled and was very welcoming and polite. Tried making a tee time through the golf shop but could not understand the gentleman I was talking to, so booked through golfnow. The assistant pro, John, even gave me a quick tip at the turn and I went on to shoot my personal best for 9 holes on the back 9! Will be back again and often!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun but tough

It’s a great course if you are a good golfer. The course has a lot of water and sand traps. I would not recommend this course to a beginner golfer. It’s very challenging and fun for seasoned golfers.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Please

Good value and a decent course. Greens were in very good condition and the rest of the course in reasonable shape considering just coming into springtime. Narrow fairways, but fair. Would definitely play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Pace of play was very good. Very nice course layout

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course just needs a little maintenance

The Course has some potential for greatness with a little more care for the bunkers and fairways lacked a trimming . The greens were slower then normal due to us playing in a few rain showers and being punched . Just needs some warm weather for the grass to grow in. But still a nice course for the value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

HP COURSE IN GOOD CONDITION.

The course was in decent shape even though there were high winds which caused some tree damage. The greens were in really good condition and although it was cart path only, the pace allowed for a three and one half finish.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Zad
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

I love the layout of this course. It is not easy by any means, and it's not that difficult either. When I played it was still wet but not too bad. I bypass 4 or 5 other courses to get to this one. I highly recommend this course if you'd like a nice challenging and at the same time some open for Fairways.

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