Golden Eagle GC at Tides Inn Resort
A view over the water from Golden Eagle Golf Club at Tides Inn Resort
480 King Carter Drive, Irvington, VA 22480, US
(804) 438-5000
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About The Tides Inn

The historic Tides Inn dates back to 1947 and is located on the Virginia Coast along Chesapeake Bay and on the Virginia Wine Trail and Virginia Oyster Trail. Golden Eagle Golf Club, located three miles away, is an amenity of the resort and was designed by George Cobb. It is also home to a nine-hole, par-3 golf course that is included in green fees. The Tides Inn has a half mile of Chesapeake Bay frontage, three dining concepts including an Oyster Bar, a fleet of bicycles for rent and a 60-slip overnight marina. The Tides Inn underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation in 2020 to its 70-room property, which has 66 guest rooms and four luxury suites.

Facts

Price Range$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres25
Year Opened1947
Number of UnitsLess than 100

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at The Tides Inn

Reviews

3.2 out of 5 stars
41 Reviews (41)
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging course with tight Fairways

I enjoy playing the Golden Eagle. I am a Bogey golfer but if I break 100 at this course I am happy.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Outstanding value on great course

Our group of 3 had a wonderful time on the Northern Neck. I hope that all Virginia golfers get to play the Golden Eagle sometime.
We will be back soon !

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

love this course!

First played this course July 4th,and have played it twice since.loved it the first time and even more now.the conditions are generally excellent for a mature golf course.great course design.it is a little off the beaten path,but well worth the trip to this delightful corner of the earth,and I came from Florida.

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Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful golf course

This is a excellent golf course in the Tidewater region.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

beatiful course

i'am a 12 hadicap and played from the whites and was still challeged..will play again.......

First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Diamond of Coastal Virginia

WOW..is what I can say. The greens were superb, fairways were flush. The elevation change at each hole provided various different types of shots. Both challenging and rewarding. Staff was friendly and quickly got you out on the course. Worth the 2 hour drive for me from Smithfield VA. I have found a new favorite course!!!!!

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful course

Do yourself a favor and play this course. This course was recommended by a friend and it did not disappoint. The staff said it was an aged course but it did not show its wear except on the cart path with the roots from the trees. The fairways and greens were in excellent shape and the scenery was amazing. Some water comes in into play throughout the course, the par 5's are long but manageable and the greens have multiple bunkers surrounding them. Looking forward to playing there again.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great fairways and greens

The Golden Eagle was fun to play. The fairways and greens were in perfect condition. However, the bunkers and cart paths need attention but I wouldn't let that stop anyone from playing the course. We ate lunch there and the food was good. All the staff were friendly and the service was excellent.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Super Dave

Course was well cared for. Fairways were smooth and the greens pristine. Signage to the course is difficult to locate.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Nice Course

The course was in a good condition. The sand traps (bunkers) had very little sand and were very stony. The greens had been aerated and wer not running very true. they were a bit bouncy.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Value 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

what a great place

The golden eagle is a course where you must place your shots. I had an awesome time playing here. The greens were fast but receptive. The fairways were in awesome shape. The beauty of this course was amazing. Very scenic. I will be back to play again. The food was outstanding. A+ for this place.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Early spring round

Greens aerated, fairways not grown in yet, course was wet from abundant rain, so cart path only, breezy. Had fun as always. Love the course, but it has some very challenging holes!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course.

Front excellent, except traps need sand. Back nine not maintained as well. Leaves on most greens. Several traps with ground under repair signs. I think they close over the winter which will explain back nine. This is one of my favorite courses. Greens roll true. The course requires your A game. I left that at home this time.
I recommend this course to all serious golfers.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hard Course

I played this course from the blues and it is very challenging. Course is in descent shape but there were lots of leaves just off the fairways so I lost some balls that werent hit all that bad. Greens are very fast and were a touch rough so putting was difficult to say the least. Expected the course to be in a little better shape but we got a great deal so no complaints other than my score.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A challanging but fun outing.

The course was well designed and well maintained. It offered a good, challenging day of golf. I'll play it again sometime soon.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very nice course.

Enjoyed the scenery and landscaping most of all....water, trees, etc. Good track. Would play more often if I lived closer.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent greens-fairways too-soft dirt bunkers no sand

Played at noon on week day in 3 .5 hours nice to putt on geens that roll true and are maintained great price for a great course

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

A real test at any level

The course was in great shape perfect fairways fast greens. The greens were a test more break than you think. Great course

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Well worth the $21 we paid thanks to Golf Now

This is a tight course with lots of character. The greens and fairways were in great shape and only saw a few people when we played. The fifth whole is definitely a challenge. Watch the red stake near the green. It is water you can't see otherwise.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Quaint, old Course....easy on the eyes

I thought this course was very nice. The views on some of the holes are spectacular, charming, old trees hang over the fairways, and the staff and clubhouse seem like 1960's Charleston.
Some holes are tight, some open up. A couple of long par 3s and short par 5s.
The grass on the greens confused me, but they roll pretty well. They are small, though. The bunkers need some serious work, but just stay out of them and you will be fine.
I liked it, it isn't as pristine as some of the newer courses, but its charm makes it feel like money well spent.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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