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3.9
600 Reviews (600)
5 Stars
180
4 Stars
293
3 Stars
94
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
80.4%
Recommend this course
528 out of 600 reviews
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3.5
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.2
64.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 25 reviews
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3.8
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
76.0%
Recommend this course
38 out of 50 reviews
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Course Highlights
Honey Bee's thoughtfully designed par-70 layout blends water features and challenging bunkers to reward strategic play. Friendly staff consistently earn high praise from golfers visiting this conveniently located municipal course.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6075 yards
Slope 117
Rating 68.7

Nestled in the heart of Virginia Beach, Honey Bee Golf Club is one of the area's most popular daily-fee golfing venues. Rees Jones designed the course, incorporating water on 10 holes as well as intricate bunkering throughout. The challenging layout has several tricky doglegs and some treacherous blind shots as well. It's a golf course that demands careful course management and some strategic thinking. Accurate shot placement is also key when maneuvering the rolling fairways and contoured greens. While it's by no means an easy golf course, it is an enjoyable round for players of all skill levels, making it a popular venue for tournaments and corporate outings. For golfers looking to get an entire day of golf in, Honey Bee's sister club, Stumpy Lake, is only about half a mile away.

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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Rees Jones (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
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 Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.9
600 Reviews (600)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 27
Bunkers 26
Forced Carries 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 33
Beginners 15
Advanced Golfers 14
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 32
In the 'Burbs 12
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice but sand all over the greens

They must’ve recently sanded all the greens. If I had known that, I would not have gone. The course itself otherwise is in excellent shape. Unfortunately, we got behind some slow foursomes But that could happen anywhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

First time playing here and really enjoyed it. Course was in great shape and seems to be very well maintained. My only gripe is the guy in the pro shop has a serious attitude problem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Delay in T Time based on earlier shotgun start. Round was 4.5 hrs

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Honey Bee

They had scheduled a shotgun start for a golf group. Out T Time was delayed by 20 min.

The slow pace of play meant it took us 4:30 minutes

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable Round

We played this course based on the reviews of other players. What a nice course! The condition of the course this late in the year was great, tee boxes, fairways and especially the greens. A small bare spot here an there but again it was late in the year. Loved the layout which offered some challenges and some strategically placed sand traps. Very picturesque course. Looking forward to playing it again when in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great short course for the money

This was a really good course with really nice fairways and excellent greens. I was really surprised how nice the course was for the money. The course does a nice job of utilizing hazards and dog legs to make up for its relatively short layout. If you like using driver off the tee, this may not be the course for you, but for those who like to mix it up on the box it is perfect. Only area in need of improvement were a few bunkers that need attention (flooded/eroded). Other than that, the greens are fast and smooth and the fairways are well kept for a great price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Decent Course

The fairways are pretty good. The greens are hit and miss. None are atrocious but they also aren’t good. Beer prices are ridiculous.

I enjoy the course layout. It’s challenging but not so difficult a beginner can’t play here.

However, value for the money, it’s not worth the $50 a round. 30-35 a round is more reasonable.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good practice course!

Course was in very good shape. Fast greens. Very forgiving fairways.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 169
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Value Course

Good course. Greens and fairways in great shape. Only complaint was some tee boxes were a bit beat up. Driving range and putting green were in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best course I’ve shot 18 at

By far the best course, I’m a beginner So it was a tough course but overall an amazing experience!!! I am contemplating buying a membership To honeybee

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 112
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 169
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Pretty good.

Course was in good shape despite the previous days rainfall. Greens were in good shape. Some tee boxes were in bad shape, but still playable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Incredibly Rude Staff

Too short course with mediocre conditions, but the real problem is the guy at the desk in the pro shop. He is incredibly rude and clearly doesn't care if customers have a good day or plan to return. I spoke with some of the regulars, and the nicest thing any of them said was "He's always like that...Just a terrible attitude." Why any course or business would have someone like this as their contact with the public is just inexplicable. I've seen reviews on several sites calling them out for this guy, but apparently they don't care.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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