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
Good day at Hells' Point
Great weather and getting paired into a friendly threesome was a stroke of good luck, and pace of play was acceptable. This was my fourth trip to Hells' Point golf Course, and without a doubt, it was in the best condition I've ever seen. It actually allowed me to really enjoy the layout and shot-making choices. I'll go back.
Enjoyable course
Nice course layout, wish it was in a bit better shape. For the price though, it couldn't be beat. Rental clubs are a little pricey.
First timer
I played the course 2 times this past weekend I had to leave early on the first day had a couple of members with me. The course was tight the rough was thick this course makes you hit great shots to score well. I played from the tips on the first day whites on the next...regardless of where you play from the shot selection is the key, greens are guarded very well greens were soft but nice to putt on...
I haven't played in the area too often but i can say I will play here when ever I return....and great staff I must say the cart was by my car after I came from paying and I didn't have to ask.... Great layout back as well loved the scenery even though I didn't see any snakes :-) which was a plus... You cannot go wrong at this course prices were great I must add
Nice course
other than the water being empty at all the holes, it was a great course.
Great layout and scenery all around
Play it for just a bucket list option at a great price @GolfNow. Exceeded all expectations and all around great experience. Came as a single and played along with a couple other gentleman who were great company. Course was challenging but fair and had some great dog legs and views. It being my first look and play of the course, I always enjoy taking in the sights and challenges and added focus on playing well to put up a decent score. Great times for sure...
Good value for the money
Friendly and accommodating staff. Course was in good condition for the weather that was going on in the VAB area.
Good layout, poorly maintained.
Great course layout and the greens were in good shape. Unfortunately most of the tee boxes were horrendous and a majority of the holes had very poorly maintained areas around the greens, especially #18. For $40 on a Saturday morning the value is decent considering its close to a tourist destination. Not really sure what the ranger does while driving around the course all day though, as he's clearly not telling people to pick up the pace of play.
Great Wildlife
Although, it was extremely hot it was a great round of golf. Everyone was friendly, and accommodating. Hot Deal for $13.00!!
Great afternoon
Great day except for the group ahead with 4 golfers and a kid. Also the guy in a hurry trying to impress his girlfriend by hitting into me and my wife. Good greens and the ball checks up nicely.
You have been measured and found lacking !!
Was looking forward to playing the course the reviews made the course seem nice. Wrong!!! The fairways had scraggly grass that you could see the ground underneath your ball. The ball never seemed to come out of it well. The greens were the slowest that I have played on in 30 years. It was very disappointing. The only good things about the was the snack bar and the prettiest beverage cart girl I've ever seen. She good around the course fast. Make sure to tip her well if you do play there. If the grass was good then the course layout would make it a interesting course to play.
Great value
Currently visited VA Beach on vacation. We had the opportunity to play some golf. The Golf Course was close to our vacation spot. It was a great experience. The staff were welcoming and friendly. Really made for a great experience . We enjoyed it so much we played the course twice. Looking forward to returning in the future.
Thanks so much for enhancing our vacation!
---Pittsburgh
Course is very challenging
The course was very soaked from rain the previous day's. The wetness of the course make the play very challenging. Overall I am looking forward to playing the course in the summer when the group is dry and tight.
Hells Point
Nice course. Plenty of sand bunkers throughout.. Some water hazards but not too many. Fairways rather soft but to be expected since course is built on natural wetlands. Have played here twice both times cart path only for entire course. Greens are fast and challenging due to slopes and undulations but enjoyable.
Excellent service and excellent bang for your buck!
Fantastic service, left a couple clubs on 16 and they were willing to ship them all the way to Ohio provided I pay for shipping. Saved me so much hassle in finding new clubs with my specs. Great course, great layout. Lots of risk/reward holes.
Sunday round
A nicely laid out course with some moderate water challenges.
Great course, awful snack bar
3rd week of February, 70 degrees both days of the weekend, and NOONE in the snack bar. If you wanted even a hotdog for lunch, you'd better head on down the road to 7-11. Could barely get a pack of crackers or a Diet Coke if you wanted one. The management in the pro shop is a joke.
On the other hand, considering it's February, the course conditions, while quite damp, were VERY playable. Greens rolled great. Not terribly fast, but not slow by any means.
This course was always a top-notch course in VA Beach, and a member/tourist favorite. Course is still great...the off-course amenities not nearly so.
Greens are Back
Last years pump house fire caused the loss of most of the back nine Green's. With the current warm weather and rain this has brought them back. Had a great round at Hells Point yesterday.
Good value
Played 12/26/15. Course was wet and does not drain well. Played 2-3 years ago and course maintenance was sub-par. That has been corrected. Would recommend if course is dry. Would not pay more than $40 to play if course is wet.
What a great but tough layout
Their GolfNow prices are super! The Back Bay is a very low and wet area so lift, clean and place is a must since you get a lot of plugged tee balls. Greens are much improved and are fast, very easy to three putt. This is one of Pete Dyes best designed courses, weaving through water hazards on many holes. However, the greatest challenge is having to hit many fairway shots from soggy lies. If you hit under the ball the least bit the club will dig in and nearly get jerked out of your hands. This will force you to learn to pick the ball off the fairway, a difficult task for amateur golfers. Don't be surprised if you have some big numbers and have trouble scoring. This is a really fun and challenging course with some excellent holes and driveable par 4's.
Dr. Don, vacationinh from Arkansas...
Great venue.
The staff went out of their to be friendly to us. Made us feel welcome. And the course was well maintained.
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