Hell's Point Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6776 yards | 73.3 | 130 |
| White | 72 | 6030 yards | 69.7 | 122 |
| Gold | 72 | 5624 yards | 67.9 | 118 |
| Pink (W) | 72 | 5003 yards | 71.2 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.8/132 | 511 | 462 | 422 | 191 | 384 | 379 | 409 | 155 | 493 | 3406 | 427 | 171 | 412 | 329 | 475 | 183 | 582 | 341 | 440 | 3360 | 6766 |
| Players M: 71.8/129 W: 78.1/138 | 511 | 418 | 384 | 191 | 333 | 379 | 409 | 125 | 493 | 3243 | 427 | 171 | 373 | 329 | 475 | 148 | 530 | 341 | 389 | 3183 | 6426 |
| White M: 70.9/127 W: 76.9/135 | 465 | 418 | 384 | 160 | 333 | 342 | 348 | 125 | 446 | 3021 | 383 | 129 | 373 | 320 | 425 | 148 | 530 | 312 | 389 | 3009 | 6030 |
| Gold M: 68.8/122 W: 74.8/131 | 445 | 407 | 369 | 117 | 315 | 322 | 323 | 114 | 430 | 2842 | 363 | 112 | 344 | 303 | 396 | 117 | 508 | 275 | 364 | 2782 | 5624 |
| Pink W: 71.9/124 | 405 | 375 | 338 | 100 | 273 | 286 | 279 | 106 | 398 | 2560 | 326 | 102 | 299 | 270 | 352 | 101 | 466 | 211 | 316 | 2443 | 5003 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 6 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 6 |
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Photo submitted by u000008181381 on 04/19/2023
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H point GV Photo submitted by u314159794125 on 09/28/2021
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Photo submitted by ronfurbish on 06/20/2021
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Photo submitted by ronfurbish on 06/20/2021
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Photo submitted by dstone29 on 06/18/2021
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Goats on Golf Course Photo submitted by u000002814909 on 03/09/2021
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Photo submitted by dhilbert523 on 08/26/2020
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Early play is great! Photo submitted by jdalbright on 09/27/2016
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Photo submitted by jdalbright on 09/27/2016
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The greens were in great shape. Photo submitted by wadedaffinee on 07/23/2014
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.
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
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.
Wet fareways
Over all a good round of golf on this challenging course
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.
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.
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!
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.
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....
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!
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.
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.
Nice course
Pace of play was very good. Very nice course layout
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.
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.
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.
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