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3.0
816 Reviews (816)
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1 Stars
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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
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Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
3.4
37.8%
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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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Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hells Point

Course was in great shape. A bit wet but not unusual for the location. Staff was great! Slow on the Friday after Thanksgiving --some folks out that don't normally play. Best maintained bunkers I have sen this year in VA Beach. Had a great times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

I like the layout. It has a number of unusual holes that were very challenging.

Whenever I go to Virginia Beach I like to play this course. It is fun and usually not crowded.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Greens are in bad shape

The greens on the front 9 were the worst greens in Hampton Roads but the greens on the back 9 resembled a respectable golf course. Fun course though as a few of the holes had water in play (or a small creek you didn't see when you were teeing off) and lots of trees that made you hit a good tee shot. Doesn't play really long. I just think the course is overpriced for the conditions of the greens. Might be better now but who knows.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 210
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

the greens a disaster

I read a couple of reviews concerning the greens which stated a great improvement since Aug. I think now I will play at the golf course now that I read the greens are in better condition. I hope there correct in there review ill see.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course and value for the price.

Fairways in pretty good shape. Front nine greens need some TLC, very fast and had some spotty dead grass. Back nine were in decent shape, and very playable. Good pace of play. Overall good to excellent value for under $25 during weekend.

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

Great deal!

The course was in excellent shape. There were only two problems. First I was rushed off the first tee due to what I guess was a men's league so no time to warm up and second there was only one person working in the pro shop. He was running back and forth between the checkin register and the grill. Very understaffed. Overall good experience once I pulled away from the league.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course is looking a lot better

Course is looking a lot better than it did a month or so ago. It was fairly busy, but we were expecting that on such a nice day. Me and the other two golfers I was with had a great time and will definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wonderful Fall Golf

Great time on a great course. Not crowded, had a wonderful time and it was a beautiful day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Very disappointed

Our group hadn't played there in awhile and we will not be back until they redo the greens and get the course back in shape,The pro told us they lost the water pump and that's why the greens died but they sure didn't tell us that while we were paying and needless to say you wasn't getting a refund,Very disappointed as this use to be one of Va Beach's nicest courses but now it's at the bottom of the list.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not up to par

Very disappointed with conditions of course overall. Front nine greens in poor shape. Back nine somewhat better. Collars around all greens in horrible condition. Speed of play excellent since very few golfers playing. Made me wonder if this course will exist in a year or two. Needs some tlc as it is a good layout

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Where was the Marshall?

Gorgeous day. Busy course. had a 2:09 tee time- teed off by 2:20. Played behind 3 two somes and then a 5. The 5 group did not even come close to ready golf. Watched them on the next hole looking for a ball (balls) in the woods for FIVE minutes. Meanwhile there is a pair on the tee, a pair waiting behind the tee, and a pair on the green in front of us. 2.75 hours later, we quit after 8.5 holes, but we DID get a rain check for 9 holes. Found out the group of 5 were members. Unacceptable.
One more note, greens were average, at best. Fairways were in phenomenal condition.
I will return, love Hells Point. Just a bad day, for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Greens and tee boxes need attention

Played Hells Point while in Virginia Beach on vacation. Played in early afternoon and was only $25 with cart per person so price was great. Mixed reviews I read were taken into account but price was great as was playing with my dad who has not played in a few years due to hip and knee replacement and does not hit ball very far anymore. We enjoyed the layout but greens were very rough as were many of the tee boxes. Conditions improved on back but still found a lot of dead areas on greens and tees. Staff was very friendly but beverage cart only went by once, and when I say went by that is exactly that, she just drove by. We played in about 4:25 so pace was ok but twosomes that were 2 groups behind us were complaining about our pace, even though we waited for twosome in front of us on almost every shot. Never saw a ranger or we would have mentioned the fools yelling at us from behind while we waited. Overall it was a good choice for our group but would not play there again unless conditions were improved. We played VB National later in week for $39/ player and WOW, what a difference.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

The Downslide

Hells Point used to be a great golf course. Very challenging; long; pretty course. However, time, as well as limited budgets and poor ownership, have left this course in decrepit shape. In fact, I can't remember playing a course in such poor shape. Ever. The greens are blotchy and difficult to get a fair roll. Traps in horrible shape. Parts of greens and the course are cordoned off for "maintenance" but it doesn't look like they plan on improving those areas. They are just roped off. This is too bad because it is a nice, challenging course. But without new revenue and management, Hells Point is not likely to return to its former standing as one of Virginia Beach's best courses. Bottom Line: it's cheap for a reason. Still challenging, though.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Nice course to play. Nice layout and very challenging. Will come back once greens are in better shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Enjoyed the design of the course!

The holes are beautifully laid out among the woods and water. With healthy greens, this will be a stunning course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Current Conditions

,A few months ago the pump house that housed the irrigation system was vandalized and destroyed causing us to go without water for a while; therefore, causing the current situation with our front 9 greens. The Superintendent and his staff are working diligently to get the greens back to the excellent condition that they previously were in. They are currently building a new pump house and plan to recover hopefully by September. The rest of the overall golf course is in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Overpriced

The Bad: I have played this course several times and I have never seen it in pristine condition. Something is always under construction. It is marketed as one of the better courses for this area and probably was at one time, but is no longer. The green fees don't match the value. I never play there without a coupon. Narrow fairways and they are not well manicured. The course does not drain well. The Good: Pleasant staff, greens are nice/challenging. Challenging course. Course is not in a neighborhood. Overall its ok but there are simply too many better valued options in this area for me to recommend this course. Hope this helps.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great bones but awful greens.

I love this course and have played it almost every summer for twenty years. This time the greens were in such horrible shape that I don't know if I'll ever go back. And to make matters worse, it seems that shoddy maintenance and too much water may be the culprit. The greens are so soggy that every ball mark is a crater and the ball gets mud on it. I really hope they get their act together because otherwise this course is so much fun.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/06/2015

John,
We're sorry for your recent experience here at Hells Point. Our pump house was vandalized and destroyed a few months ago so we were not able to water our front 9 greens efficiently. We are building a new pump house and hope to recover our greens by September. Please email me your address or contact the Assistant Pro here at Hells Point and we will send you complimentary round passes. We hope you will give us another shot.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

bad

Don't waste your time or money playing this course right now. The greens are terrible, the fairways are dried out in some spots. There was some moist areas around the course when we didn't have any significant rainfall. Overall I thought they should have closed the course down for a few days to a week and get the course back up to par.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointing

It was disappointing to play a course that used to be in great shape. The tees and greens were beat up and short on grass. The aprons were like rough full of crab grass. The fairways were at least mediocre. Additionally I found out I could have paid a lower green fee if I booked through the Hells Point website. $35 instead of the $40 I paid booking through Golfnow. This course unfortunately is on the low end of courses in Hampton Roads.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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