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3.0
816 Reviews (816)
5 Stars
157
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
68
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.2
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
3.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.9
48.3%
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643 out of 816 reviews
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3.2
18 Reviews (18)
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.1
44.4%
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2.9
45 Reviews (45)
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Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.4
37.8%
Recommend this course
17 out of 45 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
816 Reviews (816)

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 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course

other than the water being empty at all the holes, it was a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 120
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Wildlife

Although, it was extremely hot it was a great round of golf. Everyone was friendly, and accommodating. Hot Deal for $13.00!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

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.

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

Sunday round

A nicely laid out course with some moderate water challenges.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

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

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

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...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great venue.

The staff went out of their to be friendly to us. Made us feel welcome. And the course was well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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