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4.0
579 Reviews (579)
5 Stars
177
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
16
1 Stars
14
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
84.7%
Recommend this course
516 out of 579 reviews
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4.3
9 Reviews (9)
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4
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
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4.0
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.2%
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46 out of 54 reviews
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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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4.0
579 Reviews (579)
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Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Solid Course, but doesn't handle rain well

I always enjoy playing at Honey Bee. The staff is friendly and they have a very good practice area with a nice chipping area and grass driving range. The food facilities seem largely deserted most of the time that I'm there (granted, not during peak hours usually). My only negative with the course itself is how poorly it drains. A heavy rain will leave it wet for several days.

Get there on a dry day though and you'll be in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

worst bunkers

The course was in good shape except for the bunkers. The bunkers were the worst I have come across. Some had sand, some had mud , some were in need of major repair and some on the front 9 were just fine. The staff was friendly and pace of play was good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best around

This course truly makes your golf day a succes. The staff is welcoming and professional, and the course is kept in great shape. Greens are a treat and would deserve better respect from unrepared dents by players. The layout amidst houses requires a couple road crossings but the overall setting is really pleasant. It also allows for enough features to challenge your golf. One of the best in town to make your day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

Lousy traps

The sand traps are in horrible shape. Some are full of water and others are full of rocks.

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

great greend

Course was in great shape the bunkers were still showing signs of distress from the heavy rains snd the greens ran a little slower but the overall play was awesome.the bent grass greens look more like a mix with Poe ann mixed in but rolled very true

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Value

The course was in good shape, minus a few greens that had been taken over by geese. We played as a twosome on a Sunday afternoon, caught a twosome in front of us on the 4th hole. They were playing behind a number of foursomes, so we joined and enjoyed the round. It's a nice course, particularly for $25. The only downside was that we teed off around 3:30, but didn't see the cart girl a single time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Honey bee is SWEET

A nice public course in suburbia Virginia Beach that offers several challenges. Greens were true and fast and the fairways were lush. Keep you thinking caps on as you play or there is plenty of trouble where it looks wide open.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Had a great round.

We had a great time. The course was in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Value

the value ($20) was phenomenal. My threesome played 18 in 3.5 hours with little waiting around. The second 9 greens were in better shape than the front 9 greens but most fairways were superb! Very lush and spongy. Front 9 greens needed to be cut but good ondition. Course not too hard but challenging and short. Play from tips if good golfer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Honey Bee

Course is good and challenging. My only complaint is the start. My tee time was 949 and we didn't start until almost 1030. This wasn't the first time this happened there either. It won't stop me from returning but will possibly start later.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Round

Course is challenging with some difficult water holes and long par 5's. Staff was friendly and the course was in good condition. Pace of play could have been better as there was a foursome and 2 some ahead of me that were poor golfers that slowed the pace and were in no hurry to let anyone in front of them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Dana West

The course offered challenges on most holes. It was in good condition except for the expected wet spots from the recent rain. The weather was perfect which made the day great

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

HoneyBee

Course was in decent shape bunkers were a little low on sand but tee boxes, fairways, and greens were nice a little slow on the pace 4:45 mins but not too bad overall a good bargain round in virginia beach

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect Conditions

For late April, the fairways were very well, manicured. The best I've seen this year. It was 80 degrees and could not have asked for better condition s, even after an evening of thunderstorms. Great pace of play too!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Course has some shot making holes

haven't played this course in a while. course was pretty tough with 30 mph winds

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

Thin fairways

Was disappointed with thin, grassless fairways in a lot of spots. Rough was also thin. Maybe it was due to bad winter. Layout good, greens good.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course to play

Enjoyed playing this course. It's got some challenging holes, and a few forgiving ones, but it plays well. Every hole is different and the greens are quick and sloped pretty well. Greens were aerated so they were tough to putt. Will play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hard winter

I really like the course just rough wet winter conditions, fairway wet and green were just airate and sanded. Sand traps horrible.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

I always like playing at Honey Bee

There are a few holes that look easy but if you miss the fairway or greens you will pay for it.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Well Maintained Course

The golf course is located in an urban setting, so many of the holes are lined with residential or commercial properties. With that said, the course is designed very well. The club house is very nice along with the staff. The course looks like it drains much faster than other local courses. The pace of play was great up until we got behind a 5-some. Could not get by them. The is a very well maintained course and very clean. I'll play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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